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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Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English

This course focuses on bolstering confidence through practical language skills necessary for daily interactions. Participants will engage in conversations relevant to various aspects of everyday life. The course aims to empower learners from diverse backgrounds, including those facing socio-economic challenges. Through targeted language instruction and confidence-building exercises, learners will begin to develop essential linguistic abilities vital for active participation in their communities. This short course will cover a range of learning opportunities enabling students to further develop skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking through focus on various elements of grammar and vocabulary. Confidence in English is a taster course tailored for learners thinking about working towards accredited ESOL.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 16/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Bankfoot Primary School (Bradford)
Bolingbroke Street
Bradford
BD5 9NR
Tutor:
Molly Drake
Course code:
Q00021888
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Pre-Entry ESOL

Begin your English language journey with our Pre-Entry ESOL: course. Develop basic English skills needed for everyday communication and build a foundation for further language learning. Ideal for beginners with little or no prior English knowledge. This course is funded by the Education Skills and Funding Agency.
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Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Victoria Centre
Victoria Road
Oswestry
SY11 2JE
Tutor:
Tabitha Allsop
Course code:
Q00019808
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

Together We Learn ESOL 2 (Woodnook)

Take your first steps towards learning how to communicate in English in a friendly and welcoming class. Please note that this class is only available for learners whose children attend Woodnook Primary School for safeguarding reasons. This is the second course of two which will help you to learn ESOL whilst your children are in class. The course will run alongside in term 3 and continue to the summer holidays. The course will test your English level at the start and then the tutor will work with you to improve your language skills including; speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Woodnook Primary School
Hudson Street
Accrington
BB5 2HS
Tutor:
Olena Kovalenko
Course code:
Q00019186
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

ESOL for Life and Work Beginners (Scaitcliffe)

Are you ready to start your journey in learning English? Our Beginner's ESOL for Life and Work Course is designed for individuals who are new to the English language and want to build a strong foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course is perfect for those who wish to improve their communication skills for everyday life, work, or further education. The course will be run face to face for 5 hours per week with a professional and qualified tutor who will support you in a safe and friendly environment in a local community centre; Scaitcliffe Community Centre, Accrington.
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Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 30/07/2025
Location:
Scaitcliffe Community Centre (Accrington
Hannah Street
Accrington
BB5 0QX
Course code:
Q00021594
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Get Ready for ESOL Writing (Entry 1)

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 writing 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:
Thu 08/05/2025 -
Mon 28/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Angie Stevens
Course code:
Q00021606
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Personal Development: ESOL

This is a pre-entry/ entry level course which supports low level ESOL learners to build their ESOL skills in relation to accessing local services here in the UK. Learners will learn through the main ESOL skills speaking, listening, reading and writing in tailored to the topic of ‘local services’. The course will enable learners to build their confidence towards exploring the local community and local services in the UK. The course is unaccredited and is for nine weeks. It will be running face to face by a qualified and experienced tutor.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 09/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Chorley Library (Chorley)
Union Street
Chorley
PR7 1EB
Tutor:
Olena Kovalenko
Course code:
Q00021340
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £113.40

Pre-Entry ESOL: Beginners

This is part two of the beginners ESOL course. It is a continuation from part 1. This course is for people who live in Coventry who are beginners in learning English. It is a face-to-face course. The course will help you to start using English every day ready to apply for work in the UK. It will also improve your confidence to speak to people in English in other everyday situations, like going to the doctor, shopping, using public transport and speaking to your child’s teachers. You will start to learn some of the words and phrases needed to feel part of your community and become more independent in your life in the UK. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 09/05/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Foleshill Women's Training (Coventry)
70-72 Elmsdale Avenue
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6ES
Tutor:
Vanwy Arif
Course code:
Q00015589
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Living and Working in the UK

Enhance your English skills while learning about life in the UK with our Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Living in the UK course. Focus on practical communication and cultural understanding. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency and integrate into British society.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 09/05/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025
Times:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Welcome House Hull
3 Wright St
Hull
HU2 8HR
Tutor:
Edyta Bogdanowicz
Course code:
Q00017906
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

ESOL for Life & Work - Conversation Class (Part 2)

Enhance your English skills for work and everyday life with our comprehensive ESOL course. Focus on practical communication skills needed for various situations. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 09/05/2025 -
Fri 25/07/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
21 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Hannah Mitchell
Course code:
Q00016589
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Pre-Entry ESOL

Start your journey of learning English with our Pre-Entry ESOL course, designed for beginners who are new to the English language. This course focuses on building foundational skills in a supportive and friendly environment.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 09/05/2025 -
Fri 25/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Peterborough Utd Football Club
Peterborough Utd Football Club
Weston Homes Stadium
Peterborough
PE2 8AL
Tutor:
Zarina Davis
Course code:
Q00021122
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free