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ESOL Write with Confidence Entry 1

Course Title: ESOL Write with Confidence Entry 1

Hours per week: 2.5 hours

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To Join: How can you join?

Brief course description:

This is a year-long course divided up into four 9-week parts. You can join any part over the year.

In this course, you will learn how to write in English for everyday life. You will practise useful writing tasks such as filling in forms, sending simple emails, and writing about your daily life, family, feelings, and opinions. You will also learn how to read short texts like signs, letters, and messages to help you with your writing. Each lesson will help you build your vocabulary, use correct grammar, and write more clearly and confidently.

By the end of the course, you will be able to write simple sentences, share information about yourself, describe people and places, and use punctuation correctly. You will feel more confident writing in English at home, in your community, and when using services like schools, healthcare, or job centres.

Objectives:

  1. Write simple sentences using basic grammar, such as “I live in London” or “She likes apples.”
  2. Write short texts, letters or emails to introduce yourself, describe your day, or send messages to friends, neighbours or teachers.
  3. Ask and answer yes/no questions in writing and write about your daily routine using time words like first, then, and next.
  4. Use question words (what, where, when, who) to ask for information in writing.
  5. Follow and write simple instructions or directions (e.g. “Go straight and turn left”).
  6. Write about places or people using there is / there are and descriptive words.
  7. Write about what you can do or like doing using simple modal verbs (e.g. I can cook, I like swimming).
  8. Use adjectives and nouns to describe things (e.g. My phone is on the table, The weather is cold).
  9. Use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and other punctuation correctly.
  10. Improve your spelling of everyday words and build your writing confidence step by step.

Entry Requirements:

This course is for Entry 1/Entry 2 ESOL learners. You can already say and write a few things in English about your daily life and ask and answer simple questions. Now, you want to build your confidence, increase your vocabulary, and write more clearly about the world around you.

You will need to complete a short pre-course assessment before you join.

Equipment Required:

Please bring to every lesson:

• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• A reusable water bottle

We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.

What courses can I go on to?

This is a four-part course over the year, so each term you can progress onto the next stage.

There are also other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:
• ESOL Speak with Confidence
• ESOL For Life & Work
• Entry 1/2 Speaking & Listening/ Reading & Writing Exam Class
• Digital Skills
• Maths Courses

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact ESOLAdvice@towerhamlets.gov.uk

What examination is there?

There is no examination for this course. You will agree individual learning goals with your tutor which you must achieve by the end of the course.

How will I know I'm making progress?

There is no exam for this course. You will set personal goals with your tutor and keep a folder of your work. Your tutor will give you regular feedback to help you improve your writing. You will:

  • Create an individual learning plan
  • Take part in tutorials to talk about your progress
  • Use self-assessment and peer feedback
  • Receive a certificate if you attend at least 80% of your classes

Other Info

This course helps you become more confident in your writing. It will also support your future learning, help you in everyday situations, and give you skills for work or volunteering. You will also practise:

  • Communication – writing clearly for different people
  • Decision-making – choosing the right words and grammar
  • Teamwork – working with classmates and helping each other

These skills will help you take part in your community and feel more confident in daily life.

Extra Support:

If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.