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Level 2 Writing

Course Title: ESOL Level 2 Writing

Hours per week: 5

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Brief course description:

This is a 9-week ESOL Level 2 Writing exam course.

You will learn how to plan, organise, and write for different purposes and audiences, including formal and informal styles. You will practise writing letters, emails, articles, and reports, ensuring correct grammar, punctuation, and structure. You will also work on filling in forms accurately and presenting information in a clear, logical way.

By the end of the course, you will be confident in producing accurate, well-organised written work and will be ready for the Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life Level 2 Writing exam.

Objectives:

  1. Plan and organise writing – Use mind maps or bullet points to prepare for a formal email for example to a housing agency.
  2. Write with the correct register – Produce two versions of the same message (formal and informal) to adapt tone for different audiences.
  3. Use a variety of sentence structures – Combine simple, compound, and complex sentences in a report for example about community activities.
  4. Punctuate accurately – Edit a short article to correct punctuation, including commas, apostrophes, colons, and semi-colons.
  5. Complete forms accurately – Fill in an application form with all required details, ensuring correct spelling, grammar, and clarity.

Entry requirements:

You will need to have completed an ESOL Level 2 Speaking and Listening or be able to demonstrate language at the required level. This means you will be able to compose a range of texts, both formal and informal, give a structured presentation, take part in formal and informal discussions, read or listen and understand a wide range of real-world texts (e.g. radio programmes, newspaper articles), and use a range of advanced grammatical structures in your speech.

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.

If you do not have a smart phone or a computer, speak to your tutor.

You will also need a personal Gmail account to access the Google classroom, which will be used for submitting coursework and accessing course materials. If you do not have a Gmail account speak to your tutor.

What courses can I go on to:

There are other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:

  • IELTS Preparation Course
  • How to be a Successful Volunteer
  • Introduction to Functional Skills English Level 1/2
  • Functional Skills English Level 1/2
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1/2
  • Digital Skills Level 1/2

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

What examination is there:

You will undertake the Ascentis Level 2 Writing exam. There are 3 tasks:

Task 1: Complete a form.

Task 2: Write an informal text.

Task 3: Write a formal text.

The exam tasks are an important part of your course. They will be spread out over the course, so you MUST come to all your classes.

How will I know I am making progress:

At the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about which parts of your English you need to practise most and help you create an individual learning plan. Throughout the course, you will have a tutorial meeting to discuss your strengths, areas for improvement, and any problems you may have. You will keep a folder with your work, which will help you review your learning outside of class. Your tutor will give you regular feedback on your class work and homework to help you improve. To make progress, you need to attend all your classes and do work outside of class.

You will lose your place if your attendance is less than 80%.

Other info:

One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our Entry 2 classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:

  • Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
  • Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
  • Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
  • Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
  • Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.

By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.

Extra support

We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.