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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Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3)

Take your speaking and listening skills to the next level with this ESOL course. Improving your communication skills will make you feel more confident interacting with others in the UK. ESOL entry 3 courses build on skills you learnt at entry 2. Gain confidence speaking in new and familiar situations and learn tools for effective communication. This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL classes are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening. If you’re helping others access ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Tue 21/11/2023 -
Tue 19/03/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
43 sessions
Location:
The Old Police Station (Runcorn)
Old Police Station
Mersey Road
Runcorn
WA7 1DF
Tutor:
Linda Faulkner
Course code:
Q00012070
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £300.00

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 2)

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 speaking and listening course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn verbal communication skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Wed 22/11/2023 -
Wed 20/03/2024
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
Worthing Library Committee Room (Worthin
Richmond Road
Worthing
BN11 1HD
Tutor:
Jane Perrin
Course code:
Q00010050
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2)

Build on your communication skills 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. Entry 2 ESOL courses are right for you if you have basic speaking and listening skills in English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about everyday topics and improve your comprehension. There are also reading and writing 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 27/11/2023 -
Mon 04/03/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
31 sessions
Location:
Mosses Community Centre (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SB
Tutor:
Muntaha Iffat
Course code:
Q00010488
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 2)

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 speaking and listening course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn verbal communication skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Mon 27/11/2023 -
Mon 22/01/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Tutor:
Rukhsar Azam
Course code:
Q00010534
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £150.00

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Get Ready for ESOL Writing (Entry 2)

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 writing course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn writing skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Tue 28/11/2023 -
Thu 18/01/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Tutor:
Pamela Stezycka
Course code:
Q00010528
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: ESOL, Maths & English: Beginners': Driving Test theory

Want to practice and develop your knowledge and understanding of speaking, listening, and writing English for Driving Theory practise? Want to learn road signs and signals, UK driving law, how to spot road hazards, and how to drive safely? This is the course for you. A friendly and positive tutor will help you to learn how to pronounce, write and describe road signs in English, UK driving law, identify parts of a car, identify road hazards and take driving theory practise tests. This is the course for ESOL learners who want to develop their English spoken, written and listening skills.
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Dates:
Tue 28/11/2023 -
Tue 27/02/2024
Times:
11:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Salvation Army (Skegness)
42 High Street
Skegness
PE25 3NW
Tutor:
Daniel Purcell
Course code:
Q00012845
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: ESOL, Maths & English: Beginners': Driving Test theory

Want to practice and develop your knowledge and understanding of speaking, listening, and writing English for Driving Theory practise? Want to learn road signs and signals, UK driving law, how to spot road hazards, and how to drive safely? This is the course for you. A friendly and positive tutor will help you to learn how to pronounce, write and describe road signs in English, UK driving law, identify parts of a car, identify road hazards and take driving theory practise tests. This is the course for ESOL learners who want to develop their English spoken, written and listening skills.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 28/11/2023 -
Tue 27/02/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Salvation Army (Skegness)
42 High Street
Skegness
PE25 3NW
Tutor:
Daniel Purcell
Course code:
Q00013005
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Conversation Skills Entry 1 (Portsmouth)

This Entry 1 level ESOL course will help you to communicate your ideas about a range of topics in English. You will practise reading, writing, speaking and listening, with a focus on conversation skills. You will also learn new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and learn more about basic English grammar, including present and past tenses.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 04/12/2023 -
Mon 29/01/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Joanna Browning-Seyfi
Course code:
Q00012257
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Creative writing (Entry 2) (Portsmouth)

This Entry 2 level ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course will help you to improve your writing in English. You will practise reading, writing, speaking and listening, with a focus on writing. You will also learn new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and improve your understanding of English grammar. You will work with other learners at a similar level and be expected to take part in pair and group activities in the classroom.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 04/12/2023 -
Thu 14/12/2023
Times:
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EY
Tutor:
Taaziz Grada
Course code:
Q00012403
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.20

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 3)

Take your writing skills to the next level with these ESOL classes. Improve your written English and feel more confident in a variety of everyday situations. This ESOL writing course can teach you important skills to study or write good CVs and job applications. This ESOL entry 3 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 2. Expand your understanding of how to create well-structured texts and polish your spelling and grammar. This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening. 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:
Mon 04/12/2023 -
Mon 13/05/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
35 sessions
Tutor:
Emma Broda
Course code:
Q00012645
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Join waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £225.00