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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Call us on 0300 303 3464 or click on the course below to book. 

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Conversation with Crafting

This course is funded by the South Yorkshire Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the South Yorkshire Combined Authority area. Conversating with Crafting is a 12 session course designed to help adult ESOL learners build confidence in speaking and listening while enjoying a range of simple, creative craft activities. Taught over 24 guided learning hours, the course offers a fun, low pressure way for learners to return to the classroom, practise everyday English and develop practical craft skills. Each session combines conversation, creativity and wellbeing, giving learners the chance to talk about materials, techniques and ideas while working on accessible craft projects. The focus is on communication, confidence building and enjoying the social, calming benefits of creative activity.
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Dates:
Thu 28/01/2027 -
Thu 11/03/2027
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Barnsley Mencap (Barnsley)
122 Pontefract Road
Barnsley
S71 1JA
Tutor:
Juliana Gilmartin
Course code:
Q00028628
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 West Yorkshire Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Yorkshire Combined 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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Dates:
Thu 11/02/2027 -
Thu 04/03/2027
Times:
9:15am - 12:00pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Maximus Bradford
3rd Floor, Shire House
2 Humboldt St
Bradford
BD1 5HQ
Tutor:
Andy Wickremeratne
Course code:
Q00028708
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 West Yorkshire Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Yorkshire Combined 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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Dates:
Thu 20/05/2027 -
Thu 03/06/2027
Times:
9:15am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Maximus Bradford
3rd Floor, Shire House
2 Humboldt St
Bradford
BD1 5HQ
Tutor:
Andy Wickremeratne
Course code:
Q00028709
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Get ready for ESOL (Skills for Life)

This course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Combined 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 26/05/2027 -
Wed 28/07/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Peabody Unity Centre Harlesden
Church End & Roundwood Unity Cen
103 Church Road
London
London
NW10 9EG
Tutor:
Melanie Dawkins
Course code:
Q00028586
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £80.00