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 25/02/2025 -
Wed 02/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
47 sessions
Location:
Faith Centre Burnley Campus Social Ente
Barden Lane
Burnley
BB10 1JD
Tutor:
Andru Wickremeratne
Course code:
Q00021304
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £420.00

Pre entry ESOL: Getting Ready for ESOL

Develop your English speaking and listening skills with our Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English course. Focus on practical communication needed for everyday situations. Ideal for beginners looking to improve their basic English proficiency.
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Dates:
Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
Cardigan Centre (Leeds)
149 Cardigan Road
Leeds
LS6 1LJ
Tutor:
Robert Mifsud
Course code:
Q00018403
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £199.50

Pre-Entry English: Driving theory part 2

This driving theory course part 2 will help you to master the essentials of driving theory in English with this comprehensive course! Get ready for your learner's permit test with confidence by building a strong foundation in road rules, traffic signs, and safe driving practices.
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Dates:
Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nadia Belmajdoub
Course code:
Q00016746
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

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 and 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:
Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 19/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
28 sessions
Location:
ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SB
Tutor:
Shahnaz Ahmed
Course code:
Q00015799
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

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. This course is funded by Greater London Combined Authority.
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Dates:
Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 03/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
29 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jane Perrin
Course code:
Q00020415
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Pre-entry ESOL-Confidence for English

Building confidence to learn English in a classroom setting.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
St Georges Community Centre, Wakefield (
Broadway
Lupset
WAKEFIELD
WF2 8AA
Tutor:
Molly Drake
Course code:
Q00020128
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Q00019233

This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English. It is an intermediate (B1) level course and learners should already be familiar with a basic grasp of the English Language in order to access this course. The sessions will develop learners’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Lessons will be delivered in a face-to-face setting using a range of teacher-led and freer interactive activities to develop learners’ proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, students will be encouraged to reflect on the English they hear around them and bring new vocabulary and expressions into the classroom to share.
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Dates:
Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HY
Tutor:
Alison Salm
Course code:
Q00019233
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.60

Entry Level ESOL (Entry 1)

This is a pre-entry/ entry level course which supports low level ESOL learners to build their ESOL skills in relation to work and wellbeing here in the UK. Learners will learn through the main ESOL skills speaking, listening, reading and writing in tailored to the topic of work and wellbeing. The course will enable learners to build their confidence towards working in the UK and also towards activities that are good for their overall wellbeing. The course is unaccredited and is for nine weeks. It will be ran face to face by a qualified and experienced tutor.
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Dates:
Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 02/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Chorley Library (Chorley)
Union Street
Chorley
PR7 1EB
Tutor:
Olena Kovalenko
Course code:
Q00021303
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available

Level 1 ESOL: Everyday English Upper Intermediate

This is the fourth course of six aimed at Upper Intermediate (B2) level learners of English. This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English and we will practice all four major skills in each session to further develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Lessons will be delivered in a face-to-face setting using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to develop learners’ proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, students will be encouraged to focus on colloquial English and develop an awareness of the local English being used in their contexts.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HY
Tutor:
Alison Salm
Course code:
Q00019230
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

Entry 1 Reading and Writing

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. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 20/06/2025
Times:
10:15am - 12:15pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AH
Tutor:
Saima Zeb
Course code:
Q00015646
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £109.20