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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Get Ready for ESOL Entry 1 Ealing DWP

This course is funded by the Greater London Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Authority area. Build on your communication skills for work with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course for adults is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you improve your speaking and listening skills to communicate better in English.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 13/07/2026 -
Tue 28/07/2026
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Perceval House
14-16 Uxbridge Rd
London
W5 2HL
Tutor:
Efait Hussain
Course code:
Q00028426
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £96.00

Confidence to Learn Hayes DWP ESOL

This course is funded by the Greater London Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Authority area. This course is funded by the Greater London Authority and only available to residents living within the GLA area. This Get Ready for ESOL course is a pre‑entry course for adults who are at the very beginning of their studies for ESOL courses. This 9‑hour course will help you gain confidence to begin your ESOL studies especially if you are new to studying. This course provides a supportive introduction to English and prepares you for further ESOL study.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/07/2026 -
Tue 21/07/2026
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
The Winning Box
27-37 Station Road
Hayes
London
UB3 4DX
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00028388
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £72.00

Pre- Entry ESOL conversation

This course is open to learners in the Greater London Authority. In this conversation class, you will learn to take part in short conversations, understand simple spoken information, read everyday words and signs, and write basic words and phrases. This course provides a supportive introduction to English and prepares you for further ESOL study.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 23/07/2026 -
Thu 30/07/2026
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
The Winning Box
27-37 Station Road
Hayes
London
UB3 4DX
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00028377
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £72.00

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry 1

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and only available to residents living within the East Midlands Combined County Authority area. Learn basic writing skills with this foundational English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn to write in English to study, work, and live in the UK. Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence to write basic sentences in English. There are also reading and speaking & listening courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 11/08/2026 -
Tue 15/12/2026
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
29 sessions
Location:
Nottingham learning centre classroom 3
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Fatima Kouibaa
Course code:
Q00027144
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £720.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Get ready for ESOL

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and only available to residents living within the East Midlands Combined County Authority area. Get Ready for ESOL is a pre‑entry course for adults who are at the very beginning of their English language journey. This 24‑hour course helps you build the essential skills you need before joining an accredited Entry 1 ESOL qualification. You will learn to take part in short conversations, understand simple spoken information, read everyday words and signs, and write basic words and phrases. You will also develop strategies to ask for repetition or clarification when you do not understand. This course provides a supportive introduction to English and prepares you for further ESOL study.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/08/2026 -
Wed 09/09/2026
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Nottingham learning centre classroom 4
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Lucy Boultby
Course code:
Q00027152
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

English For Work Readiness

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and is only available to residents living within the East Midlands Combined County Authority area. English for Work Readiness (Entry 3) develops the language needed for more complex everyday and work‑related communication. Learners practise taking part in discussions, understanding longer explanations, reading everyday documents and writing short paragraphs. The course builds confidence in communicating independently at home, in the community and in work‑related situations. Activities focus on real‑life tasks such as making arrangements, giving opinions, understanding procedures and writing clear messages. This course prepares learners for Level 1 ESOL course such as English for Work and Study or entry‑level employment.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/08/2026 -
Wed 16/09/2026
Times:
9:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Nottingham learning centre classroom 2
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Penelope Golland
Course code:
Q00027213
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Get ready for ESOL

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and only available to residents living within the East Midlands Combined County Authority area. Get Ready for ESOL is a pre‑entry course for adults who are at the very beginning of their English language journey. This 24‑hour course helps you build the essential skills you need before joining an accredited Entry 1 ESOL qualification. You will learn to take part in short conversations, understand simple spoken information, read everyday words and signs, and write basic words and phrases. You will also develop strategies to ask for repetition or clarification when you do not understand. This course provides a supportive introduction to English and prepares you for further ESOL study.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 20/08/2026 -
Fri 11/09/2026
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Nottingham learning centre classroom 4
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Lucy Boultby
Course code:
Q00027149
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

English For Everyday Life

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and is only available to residents living within the East Midlands Combined County Authority area. English for Everyday Life (Entry 1) helps learners develop basic English for daily communication. The course focuses on simple speaking, listening, reading and writing skills used in familiar situations such as shopping, travel, appointments and home routines. Learners practise short conversations, understand basic instructions, read simple words and sentences, and write short phrases. Activities are practical and confidence‑building, helping learners use English in real‑life situations. This course prepares learners for further ESOL study and progression to Entry 2 ESOL level courses such as Practical English Skills.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 24/08/2026 -
Mon 16/11/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Belong Nottingham
Forest Road West
Nottingham
NG7 4EP
Tutor:
Imran Khan
Course code:
Q00027203
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

English Conversation - Entry 2

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. English Conversation – Entry 2 helps learners develop confidence speaking in a wider range of everyday situations. The course focuses on using simple sentences to talk about daily life, ask and answer questions and share personal experiences. Learners practise listening for key information, expressing likes and dislikes and taking part in short group discussions. Activities include role‑play, pair work and practical speaking tasks to build fluency and confidence. The course supports learners who can use basic English but want to develop clearer, more confident communication in everyday conversations.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 03/09/2026 -
Tue 08/09/2026
Times:
9:15am - 11:45am
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Wesley Hall (Barnet)
High Barnet Methodist Church
9 Stapylton Road
Barnet
EN5 4JJ
Tutor:
Rob Fele
Course code:
Q00027118
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £56.00

English Conversation - Entry 1

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. English Conversation – Entry 1 helps learners build confidence using simple spoken English in familiar, everyday situations. The course focuses on short conversations such as greetings, introductions, asking simple questions and giving basic personal information. Learners practise listening for key words, responding with short phrases and using everyday vocabulary to communicate needs. Activities include pair work, role‑play and guided conversations to help learners feel more comfortable speaking in English. The course provides a supportive starting point for learners who are beginning to use spoken English and want to develop confidence before progressing to higher‑level conversation classes.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 03/09/2026 -
Tue 08/09/2026
Times:
12:15pm - 2:45pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Wesley Hall (Barnet)
High Barnet Methodist Church
9 Stapylton Road
Barnet
EN5 4JJ
Tutor:
Rob Fele
Course code:
Q00027158
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £56.00