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 (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. Exam to be held on 17th June 2024
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 17/06/2024
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZ
Tutor:
Soad Halawa
Course code:
Q00012439
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: ESOL pre-entry 2

This pre entry ESOL course will cover reading, writing and speaking the numbers 11-20, the letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case, talking about feelings and what you like or dislike and using letter sounds to help read words. This course is a progression course for learners who have completed pre entry 1. If you haven't successfully completed pre-entry 1 you will need to do an initial assessment to check this course is at the right level for you.
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Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Wed 20/03/2024
Times:
11:00am - 12:45pm
Duration:
26 sessions
Location:
Dolphin Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HB
Tutor:
Fozia Aslam
Course code:
Q00012739
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £161.70

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 08/01/2024 -
Thu 21/03/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
29 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Aleksandra Novikova
Course code:
Q00009804
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: Digital Skills

Learn Pre-Entry English at a pace that matches your level. This course is for speakers of other languages, who wish to, not only improve their English, but who also want to learn digital skills.  Learning how to speak, listen, read and write in English is tough enough, yet most forms and community provisions are online. This course will aim to remove the language barrier so you can access the digital world and improve not only your English but your life here in the UK. This course also aims to get you ready for our employability course, so that nothing can stop you from getting your dream job! 
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 19/02/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Digital Skill Hub (Computer Room)
30-32 Royal Arcade
Christchurch Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH1 4BT
Tutor:
Lucy Pender
Course code:
Q00012788
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £58.80

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Entry Level ESOL: Digital Skills

Learn Intermediate English at a pace that matches your level. This course is for speakers of other languages, who wish to, not only improve their English, but who also want to learn digital skills.  Learning how to speak, listen, read and write in English is tough enough, yet most forms and community provisions are online. This course will aim to remove the language barrier so you can access the digital world and improve not only your English but your life here in the UK. This course also aims to get you ready for our employability course, so that nothing can stop you from getting your dream job! 
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 19/02/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Digital Skill Hub (Computer Room)
30-32 Royal Arcade
Christchurch Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH1 4BT
Tutor:
Lucy Pender
Course code:
Q00012791
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £58.80

First Steps in ESOL (Southampton)

Do you want to start learning English? Come and join First Steps In ESOL. You can meet other people and improve your English skills. Classes are friendly and supportive. This course is for beginners and you will need to complete a skills check before joining. Contact us at [email protected] to do this, or call us on 023 9229 1346. After this course, you could move onto an Entry 1 course such as Get ready for ESOL E1.  
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Fri 08/03/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
16 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00010396
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

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

Build up your writing skills with these ESOL classes. This English course for beginners is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you learn writing skills that will support you to work or study in the UK. This ESOL entry 2 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Expand your knowledge of grammar and improve your writing skills 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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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Wed 06/03/2024
Times:
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
31 sessions
Location:
Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EY
Tutor:
Taaziz Grada
Course code:
Q00012782
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 2)

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 reading course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn reading 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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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Thu 22/02/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Faith Centre Burnley Campus Social Ente
Barden Lane
Burnley
BB10 1JD
Tutor:
Maura Rose
Course code:
Q00012418
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

ESOL for Life and Work Beginners

This is the next stage course for pre-entry learners to continue ESOL classes. During the course you will continue to learn basic English that will help you better explore and take part in your local community and to help build your employability skills for work. Before you can join the course, your English skills will be checked with a short test so that the tutor can make sure that the class is right for you. This course is for people with little English. You do not need any ESOL qualifications to join.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Fri 19/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
71 sessions
Location:
Bradley Neighbourhood Centre
Leeds Road
Nelson
BB9 8EL
Tutor:
Galina Koroleva-Hodgson
Course code:
Q00012312
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £362.00

ESOL for Life and Work Beginners

This is the next stage course for pre-entry learners to continue ESOL classes. During the course you will continue to learn basic English that will help you better explore and take part in your local community and to help build your employability skills for work. Before you can join the course, your English skills will be checked with a short test so that the tutor can make sure that the class is right for you. This course is for people with little English. You do not need any ESOL qualifications to join.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Fri 19/07/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
71 sessions
Location:
Bradley Neighbourhood Centre
Leeds Road
Nelson
BB9 8EL
Tutor:
Galina Koroleva-Hodgson
Course code:
Q00012319
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £362.00