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Ready to Learn

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. This course supports adults returning to education by building confidence, resilience, and essential learning behaviours. Learners will explore growth mindset, time management, independence, health and wellbeing and communication skills. Through interactive activities, reflection, and goal setting, learners will develop self-awareness and readiness for future study. Flexible modular units allow learners to focus on areas most relevant to their needs, creating a personalised pathway to success. Ready to Learn empowers learners to thrive in modern learning environments with confidence and purpose.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/09/2026 -
Tue 03/11/2026
Times:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Phoenix House
1 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RN
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027794
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Funding available

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

This course is funded by the West of England Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West of England Combined 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 08/09/2026 -
Thu 17/12/2026
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
39 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00026413
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £780.00

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

This course is funded by the West of England Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West of England Combined Authority area. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/09/2026 -
Thu 17/12/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
39 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Taona Makunde
Course code:
Q00026414
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £780.00

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

This course is funded by the West of England Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West of England Combined Authority area. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/09/2026 -
Thu 17/12/2026
Times:
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
39 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00026415
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £780.00

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

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

This course is funded by the West of England Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West of England Combined Authority area. Develop confidence to interact with others in English, no matter the situation. This ESOL course teaches you skills to help you communicate verbally in English. It can support you in job interviews, social conversations, or in your studies. This ESOL level 1 speaking and listening course builds on skills you learnt at entry 3. Gain tools to help you in conversations and sharpen your listening skills. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/09/2026 -
Thu 17/12/2026
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
39 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Sasha Novikova
Course code:
Q00026422
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £780.00

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

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. Develop foundational reading skills with this entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK. This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing 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. What we’ll cover: - Learn to identify common English words in everyday situations. - Understand signs, symbols and texts you will come across. - Read information about timetables, prices, and schedules. - Understand the purpose of different texts, including adverts, posters, and news articles. - Understand how punctuation is used to help you read more easily.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/09/2026 -
Tue 15/12/2026
Times:
12:15pm - 2:45pm
Duration:
40 sessions
Location:
Phoenix House
1 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RN
Tutor:
Monika Ryska
Course code:
Q00026945
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £960.00

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

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  Develop confidence to interact with others in English, no matter the situation. This ESOL course teaches you skills to help you communicate verbally in English. It can support you in job interviews, social conversations, or in your studies. This ESOL level 1 speaking and listening course builds on skills you learnt at entry 3. Gain tools to help you in conversations and sharpen your listening skills. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/09/2026 -
Tue 15/12/2026
Times:
9:15am - 11:45am
Duration:
40 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Monika Ryska
Course code:
Q00026947
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £960.00

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

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 08/09/2026 -
Tue 15/12/2026
Times:
9:15am - 11:45am
Duration:
42 sessions
Location:
Phoenix House
1 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RN
Tutor:
Farzana Birader
Course code:
Q00026954
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £960.00

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry 3

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and only available to residents living within the East Midlands Combined County Authority area. 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.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 09/09/2026 -
Thu 04/02/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
31 sessions
Location:
Sneinton Community CIC
Edale Road
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG2 4HT
Tutor:
Maria Tawfik Bitrana
Course code:
Q00027125
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £720.00

Practical English Skills

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and is only available to residents living within the East Midlands Combined County Authority area. Practical English Skills (Entry 2) helps learners develop more confident English for everyday communication at home, in the community and in simple work‑related situations. The course builds on Entry 1 skills and introduces longer conversations, short texts and straightforward writing tasks. Learners practise giving information, asking questions, understanding short explanations and reading everyday materials such as notes, messages, leaflets and timetables. Activities focus on real‑life situations including making arrangements, asking for help, following instructions and talking about daily routines. The course supports learners to communicate with greater independence and prepares them for progression to Entry 3 ESOL.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 09/09/2026 -
Wed 30/09/2026
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Nottingham learning centre classroom 3
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Fatima Kouibaa
Course code:
Q00027146
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00