Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Level 2)

What we’ll cover

• Understand how to combine writing elements and features to produce texts with a specific purpose (to inform, entertain, persuade etc.)

• Recognise the appropriate level of detail required in different writing situations.

• Understand how to present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs and layout to help you.

• Have a clear understanding of how to use punctuation in your writing.

• Develop a high level of accuracy using compound tenses and complex grammar.

This ESOL level 2 course focuses on how to improve writing skills in English. It is for adults.

You need prior writing skills to take this course, that’s why you’ll do a skills check to enrol. Don’t worry, this isn’t an exam. It’s for us to make sure you get on the right course for you.

Our friendly team will contact you to start your skills check as part of your booking.

When you complete this module, you can continue with other ESOL skills for life level 2 courses. This is the highest level ESOL qualification we offer. There are also reading and speaking and listening courses.

There are “Get Ready” courses between each module to prepare you for the next course.

What to expect

This ESOL level 2 writing course takes around 110 hours to complete.

Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this English course. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas.

If you’d like to learn digital skills to help you learn online, you can take our Canvas course for ESOL learners.

The WEA is an experienced ESOL course provider. We want you to get the most out of your studies and open doors to opportunities. Our tutors and staff will help you with any language needs you might have.

The WEA is committed to providing accessible adult education. Please let us know if you have any special requirements to take these ESOL courses online and we will try to help you.

Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.