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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Entry Level ESOL - in Your Community

Discover the wonderful world of the English language with this Pre Entry ESOL course. It will help you to develop your Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing skills in English. Whether you have studied basic English before or you are completely new to it, You will find value in this ESOL course. Develop your language skills to enable you to ask and respond to everyday questions in verbal exchanges too, listen for information and specific purposes and writing. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your language journey today by registering for this course.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Thu 22/05/2025
Times:
9:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
26 sessions
Location:
Broadwaters Childrens Centre (London)
Adams Road
Tottenham
London
N17 6HE
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00013029
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking and Listening (Entry 1)

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 01/07/2025
Location:
Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZ
Course code:
Q00012006
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: Intermediate Part 2

This is part 2 of intermediate pre-entry ESOL. This course will be held at Foleshill Women’s Training in Coventry. You will have ideally completed part 1 of Intermediate Pre-entry ESOL . This course is suitable for anyone who has some basic English Skills and is looking to develop further. This can be great if you are looking to get into work or just want to improve your confidence in English. Our expert tutors will help you improve your skills and work towards your personal goals. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is run by the WEA.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 08/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Foleshill Women's Training (Coventry)
70-72 Elmsdale Avenue
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6ES
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00015601
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £58.80

Entry Level ESOL: Entry level 2 Writing

Build up your writing skills with these non accredited 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 course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority. 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:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
34 sessions
Location:
Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisatio
Harwood Street
West Bromwich
B70 9JF
Tutor:
Chadney Choudhury
Course code:
Q00015640
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £285.60

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Level 1 ESOL: How to become an ESOL volunteer

Learn how to become an ESOL volunteer with our comprehensive course. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to support English language learners. Ideal for individuals looking to volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00018886
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Living in the UK

Enhance your English skills while learning about life in the UK with our Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Living in the UK course. Focus on practical communication and cultural understanding. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency and integrate into British society.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Derek Robinson
Course code:
Q00018903
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Level 1 ESOL: ESOL - Help your child with maths

Support your child's maths education with our ESOL - Help Your Child with Maths course. Develop the language and numeracy skills needed to assist your child with their maths homework. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to enhance their maths and English proficiency.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025
Location:
Charing Cross Centre
17-19 St John Maddermarket
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 1DN
Course code:
Q00018591
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Level 1 ESOL: ESOL - Help your child with maths

Enhance your English skills while learning how to support your child's maths education with our Level 1 ESOL: ESOL - Help Your Child with Maths course. Focus on practical communication and numeracy. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency and help their child succeed in maths.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025
Location:
Norwich Millennium Library (Norwich)
Millennium Library
The Forum, Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1AW
Course code:
Q00019013
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

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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Course Information

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

ESOL Employability - care homes

Develop your English skills for working in care homes with our ESOL Employability: Care Homes course. Focus on practical communication needed for the care sector. Ideal for non-native speakers seeking employment in care homes.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025
Location:
Norwich Millennium Library (Norwich)
Millennium Library
The Forum, Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1AW
Course code:
Q00018937
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £25.00