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 for Life and Work Pre-entry (Scaitcliffe)

Are you ready to start your journey in learning English? Our Pre-entry ESOL 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 online for 5 hours per week with a professional and qualified tutor who will support you in a safe and friendly environment at a local community centre. The course will run face to face and will give the learners the opportunity to meet peers from their local community The course is offered for 12 weeks until the end of the academic year.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Scaitcliffe Community Centre (Accrington
Hannah Street
Accrington
BB5 0QX
Tutor:
Gail Snell
Course code:
Q00021589
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £75.00

ESOL for Life and Work Improvers (Scaitcliffe)

Do you want to continue your journey in learning English? Our Improvers ESOL for Life and Work Course is designed for individuals who know some of the English language and want to continue this journey in building 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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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Scaitcliffe Community Centre (Accrington
Hannah Street
Accrington
BB5 0QX
Tutor:
Gail Snell
Course code:
Q00021599
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £75.00

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