Course Details

Course Overview

Do you want to write in English more clearly and confidently for everyday life, work and study?
This course will help you develop the writing skills you need to communicate in real-life situations. You will practise writing for different purposes, such as filling in forms, writing messages and emails, and producing short texts for everyday situations.
You will learn how to write clearly and accurately using simple sentence structures, correct punctuation and spelling. You will also learn how to organise your ideas and make your writing more interesting using adjectives and linking words.
By the end of the course, you will feel more confident writing independently and using English in everyday situations. You will also be prepared for the Ascentis Entry 2 Writing qualification, with the skills to complete a range of writing tasks successfully. These skills will help you write information that other people can understand clearly.

What will you learn and be able to do?

* write short messages, emails or notes for different purposes (e.g. to a friend, a school or a service) using simple sentences

* write simple sentences using correct punctuation (e.g. capital letters, full stops, question marks and commas)

* complete forms accurately with personal information (e.g. job applications, registration forms, event sign-up sheets)

* write short texts for different purposes using appropriate structure and tone (e.g. a request email, a thank-you message, a short review)

* write descriptions of people, places or events using adjectives to add detail (e.g. “a busy market”, “a nice park”)

* write short texts using linking words to organise ideas (e.g. “and”, “but”, “because”, “then”)

* write simple messages about everyday situations using time phrases (e.g. “I will meet you at 3pm”, “I went yesterday”)

* follow a model to write a short text with clear meaning (e.g. a message, note or short email)

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Entry requirements

This is a course for learners working towards ESOL Entry 2 Writing (Ascentis Skills for Life).
This means you can:
- write simple words and short sentences about yourself
- complete basic forms with personal information (e.g. name, address)
- write short messages or notes using simple English
- use basic punctuation (e.g. capital letters and full stops)

You may have completed an Entry 1 ESOL course or already have some basic writing skills in English.
You will complete an initial assessment before starting the course to make sure this is the right level for you.

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 WiFi in your first lesson.
If you do not have a phone or computer, talk to your teacher.
You will need a Gmail account. Your teacher can help you set this up.

How will you know you are making progress?

From the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about what you can do and what you want to learn.
You will make a simple learning plan together to help you improve your writing step by step.
As part of your learning, you will complete a short personal task about something important in your life. This task will help you practise your writing skills and show your progress.
Examples of personal tasks include:
- write a short message or email for a real situation (e.g. asking for information or making a request)
- complete a form with your personal information (e.g. name, address, contact details)
- write a short text about an activity or experience (e.g. a visit, a plan or an event)
- write a simple message using time phrases (e.g. “I will meet you at 3pm”, “I went yesterday”)
- organise ideas in a short piece of writing using linking words (e.g. “and”, “but”, “because”)

Some tasks may include real-life activities outside the classroom (for example, writing a message or completing a form for a service).
You will keep your work in a folder. Your teacher will give you feedback to help you improve your English.
You will also complete the Ascentis Entry 2 Writing assessment during the course in your classroom with your teacher. In the assessment, you will complete three tasks, including filling in a form and writing a short informal and formal text.
You will practise these types of tasks regularly in class so you feel confident and ready.
At the end of the course, you will talk about your progress and your next steps with your tutor.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.

Progress opportunities - your next steps

Your teacher will talk to you about your next steps.
Other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course include:
- ESOL everyday English: life in the community (Entry 2)
- ESOL everyday English: communication for work and everyday situations (Entry 2)
- ESOL speaking and listening qualification (Entry 2/3)

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

What examination is there?

Other info

We want to help you participate in your communities, become an active citizen and make progress in work or future studies. In our classes, you will develop important skills that all employers value and that will help you in everyday life. These include:
• Communication Skills
• Decision-Making
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
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.

Y2892 - ESOL writing qualification (entry 2)

Dates: 24/11/2026 - 04/02/2027 Times: 09:15 - 11:45