Course overview

Build up your writing skills with these ESOL classes. This English course for beginners is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you learn writing skills that will support you to work or study in the UK. This ESOL entry 2 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Expand your knowledge of grammar and improve your writing skills in English. There are also reading and speaking & listening courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place. This course is funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Course description

What we’ll cover

  • Spell common words you need to talk about yourself and everyday situations

  • Write information in different situations, for example, emails or filling out forms

  • Identify and use the correct verb form in present, past, and future tenses

  • Use connectors to join sentences and improve your writing

  • Expand your vocabulary and learn to add descriptions with adjectives.

This is an entry 2 English course for adults. You will work on developing your writing skills.

You need foundational writing skills to take this course, that’s why you’ll need to 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 entry 2 courses. Once you finish the reading, writing, and speaking & listening courses, you can progress to entry 3 level.

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

What to expect

This entry 2 ESOL writing course takes around 90 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 for online learning, 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 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.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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