Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, spending a year building your written English skills at Level 1. The course covers the writing skills adults need for everyday life, study, and work. You'll practise planning, drafting, and structuring written English clearly and accurately. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll plan and organise your writing before you start drafting.
You'll write clearly in sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll spell common and everyday words accurately.
You'll use paragraphs to structure longer pieces of writing.
You'll adapt your writing style to suit different purposes and audiences.
You'll proofread and correct your own written work.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Tresham College Corby Campus, with group sessions and guided writing practice. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real-life writing situations. You'll produce written work that is marked against the Level 1 standard set by the English Speaking Board.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written communication is a core part of the role.
Receptionist: emails, messages, and records require clear written English.
Retail assistant: stock notes, orders, and written tasks are common.
Teaching assistant: supporting learners with writing tasks in school.
Care worker: accurate written records are required in most care settings.
Office administrator: letters, emails, and reports are everyday tasks.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, bringing your written English to a higher standard recognised by more employers.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together, and is recognised as equivalent to GCSE English by many employers and colleges.
