Learn English at many levels with courses for speakers of other languages, for free.  Learn how to speak, listen, read and write in English, with our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses.

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Benefits of learning English    

Improve your English to:  

  • get a job  
  • understand your doctor  
  • help your children at school   
  • make life in the UK easier 
  • go onto further education   

Improve your English for work

Learn English as a second language for work. Get confident in interviews and work, with better English language skills.   

Different levels to suit you

You can learn ESOL English at a level to suit you.  We have English courses in a classroom near you. We do online ESOL courses, so you can learn English at home.   

We are here for you, and ESOL courses are free.

Before you do an ESOL course with us, you will need to do a skills check. This will help us start you on the right course.  

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Entry Level ESOL: Budgeting for ESOL Entry Level

The ESOL course for adults integrates English language skills with budgeting fundamentals in order to equip learners with more confidence in budgeting in the British systems. Participants will develop language proficiency while mastering essential budgeting concepts to help them manage their personal finances. Topics cover basic vocabulary related to finance, such as income, understanding pay slips expenses, banking terminology, savings, benefits, bills, universal credit etc. Practical exercises and real-life examples will be used to help with understanding of budgeting principles in real-life scenarios.
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Dates:
Mon 17/06/2024 -
Mon 15/07/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Elizabeth Butterworth
Course code:
Q00015469
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Literature: English Literature for ESOL

This course is for adult learners whose first language is not English. It is an ESOL course for learners with a good level of English, working around Level 1 or higher. On this course you will practise and build on all skills of English, including reading, listening and speaking, but the focus will be on reading. Before you can enrol on this course, you’ll do a skills check. This is for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level. Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this course so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas.
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Dates:
Mon 17/06/2024 -
Wed 10/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Joanna Browning-Seyfi
Course code:
Q00015831
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £67.20

Get Ready for ESOL Writing (Entry 3)

Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 3 speaking and listening course. Learn key verbal communication skills you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in speaking and listening. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This course helps you learn conversational tactics to support you in everyday interactions in the UK. This is a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access entry 3 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Tue 18/06/2024 -
Thu 25/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
The Old Police Station (Runcorn)
Old Police Station
Mersey Road
Runcorn
WA7 1DF
Tutor:
Linda Faulkner
Course code:
Q00012075
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 1)

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Wed 19/06/2024 -
Wed 07/08/2024
Times:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
All Souls Bolton
56 Astley Street
Bolton
North West
BL1 8EY
Tutor:
Kieran Williams
Course code:
Q00013976
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

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12 months
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Language for Numeracy-Multiply Southampton

This course is aimed at elementary ESOL students to help them understand basic numeracy terminology that will help them in everyday life, build their confidence with numbers and supplement their ESOL studies in order to help them progress. You will learn vocabulary around numbers, written number sentences for addition, subtraction and multiplication using games and activities. If you would like to improve your numeracy skills and your ESOL language skills then please do come along to this course. This course is free for Southampton residents.
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Dates:
Wed 19/06/2024 -
Tue 09/07/2024
Times:
9:45am - 11:45am
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00015576
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Pre-Entry ESOL: Everyday ESOL

This beginner to pre-intermediate course will help you to communicate basic ideas in English on a range of everyday topics. You will practise reading, writing, speaking and listening, with a focus on conversation skills. You will also learn new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and start to learn about basic English grammar. You will work with other learners at a similar level and be expected to take part in pair and group activities in the classroom. If you have little to no experience speaking and learning English - this is the course for you. We have an experienced and professional tutor who will offer you the guidance, support and practice needed to improve your English language ability. The classes will be relaxed, informal and friendly - a safe space to meet new people and learn new skills. If you lack confidence in your English language skills and wish to improve - please sign up for our course.
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Dates:
Thu 20/06/2024 -
Thu 04/07/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Honeycroft Centre (Hove)
St. Barnabas Hall
Sackville Road
Hove
BN3 3WF
Tutor:
Alice Lynden
Course code:
Q00014566
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.80

Entry Level ESOL: Reading Club

Discover the wonderful world of the English language with this ESOL Reading Club course. It will help you to develop reading skills in English. Whether you have studied basic English before or you are completely new to it, You will find value in this ESOL course. Develop your English reading skills to enable you to recognise simple words, text type, purpose of text and grammatical structures. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your language journey today by registering for this course.
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Dates:
Fri 21/06/2024 -
Thu 11/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Stepney Community Trust
46 Myrdle Street
London
Tower Hamlets London
London
E1 1HL
Tutor:
Elena Hawkins
Course code:
Q00015153
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

Entry Level ESOL: Everyday Conversation and Communication Skills

Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? Do you lack confidence when speaking in everyday situations like at the doctor’s, at your child’s school, out shopping or on public transport? If English is not your first language but you have some speaking skills already and become more confident to speak to people, this course will help you to improve with some of the words and phrases needed to communicate in everyday situations. It will also give you confidence with some basic digital communication skills. In addition, we will help you to practise giving your own information and filling in forms accurately.
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Dates:
Mon 01/07/2024 -
Wed 10/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Bakersfield Community Centre (Nottingham
312 Sneinton Dale
Nottingham
NG3 7DN
Tutor:
Shamaila Firdaus
Course code:
Q00014901
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.60

Entry Level ESOL: ESOL for Beginners

Discover the wonderful world of the English language with this beginners ESOL course. It will help you to develop basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English. Whether you have studied basic English before or you are completely new to it, You will find something useful in this ESOL course. Develop your language skills to enable you to recognise simple words, prepare to write, ask everyday questions and answer them using correct grammatical structures. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your language journey today by registering for this course now.
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Dates:
Mon 01/07/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SB
Tutor:
Shahnaz Ahmed
Course code:
Q00015467
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.00

ESOL Sewing Club

If you would like to learn or refresh your knowledge of hand embroidery, these short courses are perfect for you. You can take one or two of the courses or sign up for all three as follow on sessions. During the sessions you can share your stitching and ideas with the rest of the class and receive guidance and support from your tutor. The classes are set up for learners that have English as a second language, each course teaches hand embroidery in a safe space with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. All materials and tools provided for each course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 04/07/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024
Location:
The Phoenix Community Centre
Matson Lane
Gloucester
GL4 6DX
Course code:
P00000043
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available