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 Reading (Pre-Entry)

This is a course for Beginner ESOL learners. This course will give you some skills to communicate some basic ideas in English. Through a range of activities, you will develop skills to help you improve your all your four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on Reading in readiness for an Entry 1 Reading exam in June 2025 if you are confident to sit the exam.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 10/02/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Theresa Mattingly
Course code:
Q00009806
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
(Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1)

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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Dates:
Mon 10/02/2025 -
Fri 16/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
32 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Theresa Mattingly
Course code:
Q00009804
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: English for work

This course is suitable with learners who wish to improve their English to get ready to apply for a job, who are unemployed and looking for work and who also have English as a second language. Learners with English as a second language, who are looking for work and receiving benefits and aged 19 plus are eligible. If you are in receipt of work-related benefits. This course will help you to learn basic English to help you to work towards getting the job that you want. You will learn basic English that you can use to apply for jobs and prepare for interviews.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 11/02/2025 -
Wed 12/03/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Holly Nabipour Jafarabadi
Course code:
Q00016692
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £55.50

Pre-Entry English: Preparing for IELTS (Reading)

This course is designed for students with a basic level of English who are aiming to improve their reading skills and achieve a good score in the IELTS Reading module. Through a variety of engaging activities and targeted exercises, you will develop essential strategies for tackling different reading text types found in the IELTS test.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/02/2025 -
Wed 23/04/2025
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Dan Cooper
Course code:
Q00016717
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)

Build on basic reading skills with these ESOL classes. This is an English course for beginners. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses help you learn basic English for life in the UK and improve your chances of finding work or study options. This ESOL entry 2 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Grow your vocabulary and improve your reading skills in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level. If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/02/2025 -
Wed 04/06/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JT
Tutor:
Linda Attridge
Course code:
Q00015853
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence Building for Improvers

Take the first step toward confident communication with our "Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence Building" course. Designed for beginners, this course helps you develop essential English skills while boosting your self-assurance in speaking, listening, and understanding. Through practical activities and supportive learning, you will gain the tools and encouragement to use English in everyday situations, making interactions at work, home, and in the community easier and more enjoyable. This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 13/02/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
MEMEC (Leeds)
233-237 Roundhay Road
Leeds
LS8 4HS
Tutor:
Robert Mifsud
Course code:
Q00015300
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £199.50

Personal Development: ESOL Citizenship - Labour rights and Workers exploitation

Understand your rights as a worker in England with our comprehensive course. Learn about employment laws, workplace rights, and how to navigate the UK job market. Ideal for newcomers and workers seeking to understand their legal protections. This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 14/02/2025 -
Fri 01/08/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
St Georges Centre (Leeds)
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3BR
Tutor:
Robert Mifsud
Course code:
Q00019716
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £199.50

Personal Development: ESOL Citizenship - Labour rights and Workers exploitation

Understand your rights as a worker in England with our comprehensive course. Learn about employment laws, workplace rights, and how to navigate the UK job market. Ideal for newcomers and workers seeking to understand their legal protections. This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 14/02/2025 -
Fri 01/08/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
St Georges Centre (Leeds)
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3BR
Tutor:
Robert Mifsud
Course code:
Q00019717
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £199.50

Entry Level ESOL (Entry 1): ESOL for Numeracy

This course is intended to improve their general numeracy skills and understanding of language to talk about basic maths functions. This course will improve learners’ employment opportunities by improving their basic numeracy skills they need to enter the workplace. The course is part of the Multiply initiative.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 24/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Joanna Browning-Seyfi
Course code:
Q00021051
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£100.80

Get Ready for Speaking and Listening E2 ESOL

This course is designed to improve your confidence in speaking and listening and improve your communication skills. this course builds on skills learnt in E1 and will grow your skills in communication, as well as reading and writing. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Jubilee Library
Jubilee Street
Brighton
BN1 1GE
Tutor:
Jane Perrin
Course code:
Q00021283
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£44.40