Communication Skills: Write Well (ESOL Level 2)

What is the course about?

This course will help you develop the English you need to participate actively and at a high level in UK life both at home, with friends and at work. You will develop your English language skills in writing ready to take the Ascentis English Writing Level 2 exam at the end of the course. Throughout the course, you will practise writing discursively (i.e. with arguments and evidence) across a range of topics with coherent and cogent structure.

Is a pre-enrolment interview or assessment required for this course?

You will need have done an initial assessment before enrolling on the course, and will undergo a Diagnostic Assessment at the start of your course.

What level is the course and do I require particular skills, experience or prior qualifications?

This is a Level 2 course and it is not suitable for beginners. It is ideal for you if you are a competent user of English but now wish to refine it and be more accurate and precise and fluent in what you write

What topics does the course cover?

You will practise writing in order to prepare for the exam. Each class will focus on a certain topic such as the news, current affairs, music, sports, employment, or cultural values. You will focus on:

• Writing discursively (i.e.. with arguments and evidence) across a range of topics with coherent and cogent structure.
• Developing your writing of detailed formal and informal letters following appropriate conventions with appropriate grammar and accuracy as well as writing reports and leaflets with the correct/appropriate conventions, layouts and language.
• Correct paragraphing, punctuating and spelling.
• Completing detailed forms which require specific information.
• Extracting necessary information and detail from a range of texts and grasping their gist
• Identifying the purpose, stance, and tone of articles.
• You will constantly work on the grammar needed to express yourself at a high level including all the narrative tenses.
• Use of passive, developing your use of a range of tenses in both active and passive voices including distinguishing between simple and continuous forms and perfect and simple forms.
• Correct use of articles.
• And the use of infinitives and –ing form.

How will I be taught and assessed? Will there be any work outside the class?

You will learn in a supportive and welcoming environment with an emphasis on your discovering how to do and complete tasks, with guidance from the tutor. You will work on your own and with other students on different tasks so you are always practising important in-demand life and work skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, prioritising, negotiating, collaborating and independence. You will learn in a step by step manner so you can complete challenging tasks in enjoyable and relaxing ways. Your tutor will also work with you individually so you know how to improve and how to work in a way that improves your learning. You will need to do work outside the classroom. and use Google Classroom to help you.

Are there any other costs or equipment I need to get?

You will need a pen, some lined A4 paper and a file to keep your work in. Your tutor will provide handouts. Your tutor will let you know if you need to get any other resources

By the end of the course what should I be able to do?

There are courses you can do after this course. These are:

• Ascentis ESOL level 2 Reading (for students who have not yet done the unit).
• Ascentis ESOL Level 2 Speaking & Listening (for students who have not yet done the unit).