ESOL for beginners: entry 3 - Writing

A recognised accredited course for students with English as a second or other language with a separate certificate for each module.

Reading:

Be able to gain meaning from text, understand the purpose of text, find information in a text, order alphabetically

 

Speaking and Listening:

Be able to obtain information from listening, communicate in a way to be understood,

Convey information, engage in simple discussions

 

Writing:

Plan and produce text for given audience,

Complete a form

Entry requirements

Entry 2 ESOL certificate or BKSB assessment initial and diagnostic assessment.

Material required for the course

Folder, pens, paper, use of a computer for online classes

Teaching method

Q & A, discussion, pair work, group work, role play, Zoom discussion, directed tasks, homework,

How is your progress checked

Formative Assessment

Feedback and discussion during the session. This could be done using questioning techniques, worksheets, games or quizzes. Learners record personal notes in workbook (optional).Practice exam questions and assignments . Ongoing tracking through marked tasks.

Extra study required at home

It is expected that students will have 2 hours homework per week to complete tasks, learning and revision

Assessment

Summative Assessment

Summary of course expectations from the beginning of the session

Comments on Evaluation Form

Increase in learning number on Evaluation Form

Examination

Next steps

Learners can progress to a Functional Skills level 1 course

More information

Please note that fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.

For queries please contact us on Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 354220

Course details

Start date: Tuesday 6 January 2026
When:
Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration: 12 weeks
Full fee: Free
Concessionary fee: Free
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220