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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Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & 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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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Faith Centre Burnley Campus Social Ente
Barden Lane
Burnley
BB10 1JD
Tutor:
Maura Rose
Course code:
Q00016605
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Entry Level ESOL: English for Maths

Improve your English skills for maths with our Entry Level ESOL: English for Maths course. Develop the language needed to understand and apply mathematical concepts. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to enhance their maths and English proficiency.
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Dates:
Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 23/09/2024
Location:
Malmesbury Primary School (London)
Coborn Street
London
E3 2AB
Course code:
Q00017627
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £31.50

Personal Development: Developing Engish Skills for Life & Work in the UK - Intermediate

Enhance your English skills for life and work in the UK with our intermediate course. Focus on practical communication needed for various situations. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 09/09/2024 -
Tue 08/10/2024
Times:
11:45am - 2:45pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AH
Tutor:
Saima Gulzar
Course code:
Q00018200
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English

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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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 18/11/2024
Times:
9:00am - 12:15pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Cardigan Centre (Leeds)
149 Cardigan Road
Leeds
LS6 1LJ
Tutor:
Shaista Liaqat
Course code:
Q00018376
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

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

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.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 09/09/2024 -
Fri 21/02/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
42 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Pamela Stezycka
Course code:
Q00018799
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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

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.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
38 sessions
Location:
Cardigan Centre (Leeds)
149 Cardigan Road
Leeds
LS6 1LJ
Tutor:
Shaista Liaqat
Course code:
Q00018820
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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

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.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
38 sessions
Location:
The Shine Building
Harehills Road
Leeds
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS8 5HS
Tutor:
Shaista Liaqat
Course code:
Q00018822
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

ESOL for Life and Work (Pre-entry)

Enhance your English skills for life and work with our ESOL for Life and Work course. Focus on practical communication skills needed for everyday situations and professional settings. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 09/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
28 sessions
Location:
Linkbridge Community Support Centre (Bur
1 Swinless Street
Burnley
BB10 3BN
Tutor:
Shahnaz Ahmed
Course code:
Q00016512
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

ESOL for Work and Life (Professionals)

Every session of this course is focused on helping you with everyday and specific conversations. We'll cover topics such as appointments with an optician or dentist, asking questions at parents evening, having a job interview, opening, and dealing with a bank account, requesting a specific hairstyle from the hairdresser, and even talking about a pet to the vet! This course is for learners who have some understanding of English grammar structures but would like more time to practice, to roleplay and to learn specific vocabulary they may need in work and life. A great course to boost your confidence to communicate clearly in work and everyday life.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 09/09/2024 -
Wed 16/07/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
76 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Hannah Dunberry
Course code:
Q00016647
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £362.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: Beginners Part 1

This course is for people who live in Coventry 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:
Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Foleshill Women's Training (Coventry)
70-72 Elmsdale Avenue
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6ES
Tutor:
Vanwy Arif
Course code:
Q00015578
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £58.80