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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ESOL with Employability (Liverpool Office)

Enjoy adding employability skills to your ESOL learning with this 'ESOL with Employability'. This is a course that will help develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English with employability as its main focus and the idea to help you in your journey towards gaining employment here in the UK. Whether you have studied English before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this ESOL with employability course. Continue to develop your language skills to enable you to work here in the UK and build your confidence in your lives in the UK. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Continue your language journey with us today by registering for this course.
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Dates:
Mon 13/05/2024 -
Mon 15/07/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
The WEA
Suite 405
Cotton Exchange Building
Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9JR
Tutor:
Rodrigo Bascunan
Course code:
Q00015680
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.00

Entry Level ESOL: Confidence to Communicate (Entry 3)

This course is an exciting new opportunity to develop your confidence and skills in speaking and listening in English. You will learn both formal and informal conversational skills which will help you communicate with professionals such as your GP and child's school and with your friends and those in your local community. This course is designed to provide a good foundation of skills to allow learners to access their next steps in a more formal learning setting.
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Dates:
Mon 13/05/2024 -
Mon 22/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:10pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Template
WEA
Tutor:
Roma Patel
Course code:
Q00015314
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
(Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £88.20

Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence to Communicate

This course is an exciting new opportunity to develop your confidence and skills in speaking and listening in English. You will learn basic conversational skills such as giving and asking for personal information from friends and neighbours, as well as employment and learning based vocabulary. This course is designed to provide a basic foundation of skills to allow learners to access their next steps in a more formal learning setting.
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Dates:
Tue 14/05/2024 -
Tue 25/06/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Carramea Community Resource Centre (Harr
27 Northolt Road
Harrow
HA2 0LH
Tutor:
Fauzia Adnan
Course code:
Q00014981
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.20

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:
Tue 14/05/2024 -
Thu 11/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Salford Loaves and Fishes, Skills for Li
1 Paddington Close
Salford
M6 5PL
Tutor:
Judith Taylor
Course code:
Q00015711
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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Professional Development: Preparing for the IELTS Exam (Writing)

Are you looking to take an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam in writing skills? Are you looking to improve your understanding of what is required to undertake an IELTS exam to help with your work or study, then this course is for you. The exam is designed to help people who want to study or work where English is the native language (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand). This is an introductory course in preparation for the exam. You can progress to other IELTS courses in that you may be interested in taking to make further progress.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 15/05/2024 -
Wed 24/07/2024
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Peace Christian
Course code:
Q00014207
How you'll learn:
Online
Status:
Waiting list (Join waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence to Communicate

This course is an exciting new opportunity to develop your confidence and skills in speaking and listening in English, at the Andalus Community Centre in Sheffield! You will learn basic conversational skills such as giving and asking for personal information from friends and neighbours, as well as employment and learning based vocabulary. You will have chance to mix with others, and develop your conversational skills together. Our courses are free for most of our learners, but please bring proof of eligibility when you come to enrol. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 15/05/2024 -
Wed 24/07/2024
Times:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Andalus Community Centre
35-37 Exchange Street
Sheffield
S2 5TR
Tutor:
Ben Warner
Course code:
Q00015631
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Together We Learn ESOL (Liverpool Office)

Discover the wonderful world of the English language with this entry level ESOL course. It will help you to develop your skills in 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 value in this ESOL course. Continue to develop your language skills to enable you to work here in the UK and build your confidence in your lives in the UK. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Continue your language journey with us today by registering for this course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 15/05/2024 -
Wed 17/07/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
The WEA
Suite 405
Cotton Exchange Building
Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9JR
Tutor:
Rodrigo Bascunan
Course code:
Q00015682
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

English: ESOL for Life & Work (Entry 1)

This is the next stage course for entry level learners to continue their ESOL classes in the community. During the course you will continue to learn basic English that will help you better explore and take part in your local community and to help build your employability skills for work. Before you can join the course, your English skills will be checked with a short test so that the tutor can make sure that the class is right for you. This course is for people with little English. You do not need any ESOL qualifications to join.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 16/05/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
16 sessions
Location:
Welbourne Children's Centre (London)
1A Stainby Road
London
N15 4EA
Tutor:
Alex Carro
Course code:
Q00015067
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Level 2 ESOL: Reading for Pleasure

Polish your reading skills in English! This ESOL level1/ 2 course teaches you advanced knowledge to help you read and analyse a variety of texts in English. Perfect your reading skills in English while practising critical thinking. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your reading to help you improve your English language skills . Improved reading and comprehension skills can open doors to work and study options in the UK. This ESOL reading course builds on skills you are learning at level 1 and focusses on reading interesting and variety of texts which will improve your vocabulary , grammar and help you with future Esol / functional skills exams . This is an English course for adults and is aimed at speakers of other languages.
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Dates:
Thu 16/05/2024 -
Thu 11/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Tamsin Newman
Course code:
Q00015142
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.80

Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 1)

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 reading 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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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 20/05/2024 -
Thu 25/07/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GX
Tutor:
Rasha Ahmed
Course code:
Q00012574
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00