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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Personal Development: Applying for Jobs in the UK(SCC-for residents of Southampton)

This class is a great way to make new friends whilst improving your English to support you with your route into employment. Through a range of activities, you will gain confidence to support you in the preparation for applying for jobs. You will look at the vocabulary used on a daily basis in the job market and you will have the support of a Tutor to help you prepare for your job search. This course will help you to feel more confident in your English language skills and in life in general. Come along and build on your language skills. Improve your overall confidence in applying for jobs, and developing employability skills. This course is free for the residents of Southampton.
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Dates:
Thu 02/05/2024 -
Thu 04/07/2024
Times:
9:45am - 11:45am
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00013801
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.20

Entry Level ESOL: English Communication Skills

Do you want to continue with your English language skills? Are you looking to build on your vocabulary and practise speaking and discussing situations, this course is for you! As you progress, you will improve your confidence with intermediate level skills , where you will build on words and phrases needed to communicate with other people in everyday situations. You will practice reading, writing, speaking and listening, with a focus on conversation skills and develop new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and start to learn about intermediate 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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Dates:
Thu 02/05/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Sidra Tul-Muntaha
Course code:
Q00014936
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
(Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Entry Level ESOL: Entry 1 ESOL: Confidence to Communicate

Do you want to start learning English? If English is not your first language and you want to learn at an entry level, this course will get you started with some of the words and phrases needed to communicate with other people in everyday situations. It will also give you confidence with some communication skills. This entry 1 level ESOL course will help you to communicate ideas in English. You will practice reading, writing, speaking and listening, with a focus on conversation skills. You will also learn new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and start to learn about 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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Dates:
Thu 02/05/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 11:00am
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Grange Primary School (Harrow)
Welbeck Road
Harrow
HA2 0RY
Tutor:
Fauzia Adnan
Course code:
Q00014979
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.20

Pre- Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Conversation Class

This is a new ESOL course aimed for low level ESOL learners, offering them a friendly and safe online environment to practise speaking and listening in English in order to gain more confidence in their day to day lives. The course offers a virtual 'conversation cafe' where learners are taught by an experience qualified tutor who will guide them and help them build their English skills. The course is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6pm – 8.30pm. This is a place where learners can make mistakes and work together to improve their English language skills at whatever pace they need.
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Dates:
Thu 02/05/2024 -
Thu 25/07/2024
Times:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
21 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Hannah Dunberry
Course code:
Q00015340
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
(Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £155.40

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12 months
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ESOL for Life and Work Beginners 2

This course is for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course will provide support with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and is particularly aimed at learners who need extra help with reading and writing and the English alphabet. On this course you will improve reading and writing, including spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and simple sentences. The course is for learners with a pre-entry level of English. This is the continuing course and gives the learners to progress onto the next stage of their learning at this level and will help prepare them to move onto entry 1 provision in September.
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Dates:
Thu 02/05/2024 -
Fri 19/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
33 sessions
Location:
Bradley Neighbourhood Centre
Leeds Road
Nelson
BB9 8EL
Tutor:
Guest Speaker
Course code:
Q00015436
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

ESOL with Employability (BNENC)

Enjoy adding employability skills to your ESOL learning with this 'ESOL with Employability'. This is a course that will help develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English with employability as its main focus and the idea to help you in your journey towards gaining employment here in the UK. Whether you have studied English before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this ESOL with employability course. Continue to develop your language skills to enable you to work here in the UK and build your confidence in your lives in the UK. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Continue your language journey with us today by registering for this course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 02/05/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
BNENC
Breckfield Centre
Breckfield Rd
Everton
L5 4QT
Tutor:
Guest Speaker
Course code:
Q00015473
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: First Steps in English 1

This course is for people who live in Nottingham who are beginners in learning English. It is a face-to-face course. The course will help you to start using English every day ready to apply for work in the UK. It will also improve your confidence to speak to people in English in other everyday situations, like going to the doctor, shopping, using public transport and speaking to your child’s teachers. You will start to learn some of the words and phrases needed to feel part of your community and become more independent in your life in the UK.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 03/05/2024 -
Fri 14/06/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
The Sports Zone
Forest Recreation Ground
Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
NG7 6HB
Tutor:
Shamaila Firdaus
Course code:
Q00015247
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

Entry Level ESOL: Confidence to Communicate (Entry 3)

This course is an exciting new opportunity to develop your confidence and skills in speaking and listening in English. You will learn both formal and informal conversational skills which will help you communicate with professionals such as your GP and child's school and with your friends and those in your local community. This course is designed to provide a good foundation of skills to allow learners to access their next steps in a more formal learning setting.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 06/05/2024 -
Mon 15/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:10pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Template
WEA
Tutor:
Roma Patel
Course code:
Q00015314
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
(Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £88.20

Personal Development: Preparing for Life in the UK Test

Are you thinking of taking the ‘Life in the UK’ test or want to find out more about the ‘Life in the UK’ test, then this course is for you. The course will introduce you to many aspects of the UK in order to pass the UK Citizenship test. The course is a first step in teaching learners about what to be expected on the test and what they need to revise for when they plan to take the test later on. You will learn and discuss different laws, UK history, culture and social aspects of what is expected of typical UK citizens in everyday life. You will help each other to practice your English through informal activities and discussion to improve your understanding and confidence.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/05/2024 -
Wed 12/06/2024
Times:
12:15pm - 2:15pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00013943
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.20

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:
Tue 07/05/2024 -
Thu 06/06/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rukhsar Azam
Course code:
Q00015215
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00