English Writing – Skills for Life and Work

About this course

The course develops writing for everyday and workplace situations, including emails, letters, forms, essays, articles and reports. Participants practise planning, organising, drafting and proofreading, while extending their language and vocabulary for more formal communication. Teaching combines classroom instruction with activities and online materials for work outside class. Progress is assessed through a folder of written work and a Personal Learning Plan, with tutor feedback and marking as the course develops.

What you'll learn

• Plan and structure transactional writing for different contexts
• Draft and proofread emails, letters, forms, essays, articles and reports
• Use a more formal writing style for workplace and everyday communication
• Extend English vocabulary and language for written communication
• Apply study skills when developing written English

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners at Beginner (A1) level who want to develop written English for everyday or workplace use. Eligibility information specifies that participants must be aged 19 or over, complete an initial English assessment and have Level 1 Functional Skills English. Regular classroom participation, punctuality and work towards a learning plan are expected.

• An initial English assessment is part of the eligibility process
• The stated entry level is Level 1 Functional Skills English
• Progress involves maintaining a folder of work and Personal Learning Plan
• The provider asks for full attendance and punctuality