Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks and focuses on developing your written English at Level 1. You'll practise writing for everyday situations, building accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and structure. The esol skills for life (writing) classes are taught in the classroom, giving you regular practice and feedback. This is an English Speaking Board qualification.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll write sentences that are clear and correctly structured.
You'll organise your writing into paragraphs with a clear purpose.
You'll use punctuation and spelling accurately at Level 1.
You'll write for different situations, such as letters, forms, and short texts.
You'll plan and draft your writing before producing a final version.
You'll check and correct your own writing for errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Poplar Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. You'll produce pieces of writing that are marked against the Level 1 standard. There is no written exam; your work is assessed through the tasks you complete during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar 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: you'll write emails, messages, and notes daily.
Retail assistant: stock records, labels, and written reports are common tasks.
Care assistant: care plans and daily logs require clear written English.
Warehouse operative: written records and delivery notes are part of the job.
Office administrator: drafting letters and emails is central to the work.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, bringing your written English to a standard recognised alongside GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: covers reading and writing together, and is widely accepted by employers and colleges as evidence of English ability.
Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): builds your reading skills alongside your writing.
