Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Course in Loughton. Classes run at Epping Forest Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks and focuses on developing your written English at Level 1. You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for everyday situations, from filling in forms to writing short messages and documents. Classes meet during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course is assessed by the English Speaking Board.
Who this course is for
19+
What you will learn
You'll write sentences and short texts that are clear and correctly structured.
You'll use punctuation accurately, including full stops, commas, and capital letters.
You'll spell common and everyday words correctly.
You'll organise your writing so it makes sense to the reader.
You'll adapt your writing for different purposes, such as a message, a form, or a short letter.
You'll check and correct your own writing for errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Epping Forest Campus. 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. There are no formal exams in the traditional sense; your writing tasks are the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Receptionist: clear written English is essential for this role.
Customer service assistant: writing emails and messages to customers.
Care assistant: completing daily records and written reports.
Retail assistant: writing stock notes, messages, and basic admin.
Warehouse operative: filling in forms and written logs accurately.
School or nursery support worker: written communication with staff and families.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, and the level recognised as equivalent to GCSE English by many employers.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): build your reading skills alongside your writing.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking that many employers and colleges ask for.
