Welcome to the WEA course page for Greater London.

Below you will find a selection of courses hosted in and around your local area. If you are looking for work, need to get a better job, or want to improve your essential skills, the WEA is here for you!

For those that would prefer to learn from home, you will also find a selection of courses that are available online.  

You may be entitled to a fully-funded place on a WEA course in Greater London if your income is under £28,860, or if you are in receipt of income-related benefits. Visit our support page to find out more.

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Confidence Building

This course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Combined Authority area. Confidence Building is a friendly, supportive course designed to help you feel more confident in everyday life and work. You will explore self-belief, communication skills, and practical ways to manage nerves and negative thinking. The course can be tailored to your goals—whether you are returning to work, preparing for interviews, starting a small business, or wanting to improve your self-esteem. You will take part in activities such as group discussions, goal setting, role play, and simple planning tasks. Step by step, you will build your confidence, share experiences, and celebrate your progress in a safe and encouraging environment. By the end of the course, you will leave with practical skills and a personal action plan to help you take your next steps.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 12/10/2026 -
Tue 10/11/2026
Times:
12:15pm - 2:45pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
The Lighthouse ,60-62 High St, NW10 4LL
The Lighthouse,
60-62 High St, Harlesden
London
Harlesden
London
NW10 4LL
Tutor:
Ozgur Yildiz Caner
Course code:
Q00028564
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.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 14/10/2026 -
Mon 09/11/2026
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:
Q00028585
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £160.00

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry 1

This course is funded by the Greater London Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Authority area. Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English. Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 02/11/2026 -
Fri 05/02/2027
Times:
9:30am - 11:45am
Duration:
46 sessions
Location:
The Lighthouse ,60-62 High St, NW10 4LL
The Lighthouse,
60-62 High St, Harlesden
London
Harlesden
London
NW10 4LL
Tutor:
Ozgur Yildiz Caner
Course code:
Q00028589
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Funding available

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry 2

This course is funded by the Greater London Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Authority area. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 10/11/2026 -
Thu 28/01/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
20 sessions
Location:
Mulberry School
Richard Street
Commercial Rd
Shadwell
London
E1 2JP
Tutor:
Ameerah Mudhoo
Course code:
Q00028557
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £400.00

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

English Conversation

This course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Combined Authority area. English Conversation (Pre Entry) is a gentle introduction to speaking and listening for adults who are new to learning English. The course focuses on building confidence, recognising familiar words, and taking part in short, supported conversations. Learners practise simple greetings, everyday phrases and basic listening tasks in a relaxed, friendly environment. Activities use pictures, real life objects and guided practice to help learners communicate in familiar situations. This course is ideal for learners who need reassurance, confidence building and a positive first step before progressing to an Entry 1 ESOL level course such as English For Everyday Life.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 16/11/2026 -
Tue 08/12/2026
Times:
12:15pm - 2:45pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Lighthouse ,60-62 High St, NW10 4LL
The Lighthouse,
60-62 High St, Harlesden
London
Harlesden
London
NW10 4LL
Tutor:
Ozgur Yildiz Caner
Course code:
Q00028573
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry 1

This course is funded by the Greater London Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Authority area. Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English. Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/11/2026 -
Wed 24/02/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Peabody Unity Centre Harlesden
Church End & Roundwood Unity Cen
103 Church Road
London
London
NW10 9EG
Tutor:
Melanie Dawkins
Course code:
Q00028555
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £800.00

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry 2

This course is funded by the Greater London Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Authority area. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/11/2026 -
Wed 02/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 11:45am
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:
Q00028565
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £144.00

ESOL for Life in the UK

ESOL for Life in the UK helps lower level ESOL learners build the language and cultural knowledge needed to take part confidently in everyday life. The course introduces key UK services such as schools, healthcare and local councils, and explores common celebrations and public holidays. Learners develop simple language to talk about rights, responsibilities and daily routines. Activities include discussions, matching tasks, short texts and guided speaking practice. The course supports learners to describe personal experiences, understand how life in the UK works and communicate more independently in familiar situations.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 25/11/2026 -
Wed 10/02/2027
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WEA London Office (London)
4 Luke Street
London
EC2A 4HB
Tutor:
Ozgur Yildiz Caner
Course code:
Q00028590
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

English Conversation

This course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater London Combined Authority area. English Conversation (Pre Entry) is a gentle introduction to speaking and listening for adults who are new to learning English. The course focuses on building confidence, recognising familiar words, and taking part in short, supported conversations. Learners practise simple greetings, everyday phrases and basic listening tasks in a relaxed, friendly environment. Activities use pictures, real life objects and guided practice to help learners communicate in familiar situations. This course is ideal for learners who need reassurance, confidence building and a positive first step before progressing to an Entry 1 ESOL level course such as English For Everyday Life.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 02/12/2026 -
Wed 24/02/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Peabody Unity Centre Harlesden
Church End & Roundwood Unity Cen
103 Church Road
London
London
NW10 9EG
Tutor:
Melanie Dawkins
Course code:
Q00028582
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £220.00

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.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 23/06/2027 -
Wed 28/07/2027
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
5 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