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Beyond Level 2: Advanced English Writing
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Ticked off your Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification and eager to progress your skills further?
This course in Advanced English skills will help you find your critical voice.
We’ll be looking at how to analyse texts at a deeper level, using short stories, poems and
autobiographical extracts to discuss and respond to.
This course is useful to those moving into Further Education or those simply wanting to keep on learning English beyond Level 2.

Academic writing is different to everyday styles and being asked to write evaluations of writing as critical analysis can be a daunting prospect. Learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write academic assignments. This course is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes.

The Academic Writing course is a supportive and practical way of building your confidence to produce a formal written assignment.The course will teach you the do's and don'ts of academic writing skills as well as teach invaluable language and communication skills.

During the course, you will explore the different stages and elements of a successful academic writing assignment:
• planning structure and style
• editing and reviewing accuracy and SPAG (spelling, punctuation and grammar)
• submitting and responding to feedback.

This course is delivered in 2.5-hour sessions over 6 weeks.

Open Entry Requirements


This course is for anyone who was aged 19 or over on 31.8.24

No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential if you plan to study online.

You will need to commit to regular attendance and to complete some study in your own time.

Open What Will I Need?


No previous experience is required. Basic IT skills are essential if you plan to study online.
You will need to commit to regular attendance and to complete some study in your own time.
You may like to have a notebook and pen to create reference notes. All other resources will be provided.
This course is delivered online. Your teacher will contact you on a weekly basis through Teams and email. You will be given tasks to complete at each session, instructions and online demonstrations
Please be aware that smart phone access is not advised.

If you don’t have access to a computer, we may still be able to support you. Ask for an appointment with a member of staff to discuss our other options.

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?


An attendance certificate for completion of the course.

Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.
Skills such as time management, organisation, research skills, networking and presenting ideas are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

Open Progression


You may wish to explore other interest-based courses, such as Higher-Level SPaG, or to enrol on an accredited course in English at your level

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121101TL
11/06/2025
16/07/2025
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday
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This is a free course
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk