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.

Skip to courses

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.  

Are you ready?

Call us on 0300 303 3464 or click on the course below to book. 

Please enter your postcode

In order for us to give you accurate results for your courses, please click on the Search options and enter your postcode and the mile radius for your search.

Refine search

How you'll learn

Your location

Please enter your postcode or town for your search in the boxes below.

We have defaulted the search to ten miles, but you can change this number in the box as you wish.

Got it!

Sort by start date

Choose to sort the course start date in ascending order (furthest away dates first) or descending (most recent dates first)

Got it!

Results per page

Days

Other Filters

Part of day
Level of study
Availability
Search for the branch name/location, without adding branch e.g. Barnet

Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Taster Session 3 hours

Beginners ESOL 3hour Taster course. Discover the wonderful world of the English language with this beginners ESOL course. It will help you to develop basic speaking, 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 Taster session. Develop your language skills to enable you to recognise simple words, prepare to write, ask everyday questions and answer them using correct grammatical structures. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your language journey today by registering for this course.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/07/2024 -
Wed 17/07/2024
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00016490
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £12.60

This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.

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 & listening courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Sat 02/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZ
Tutor:
Soad Halawa
Course code:
Q00017473
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.

Pre-Entry ESOL: ESOL in Your Community

Discover the wonderful world of the English language with our Pre-Entry ESOL course! This course will help you improve your speaking, 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 course. You'll learn to ask and answer everyday questions, listen for information, and write clearly. You don't need any special tools to join; bring yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your language journey today by registering for this course!
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
26 sessions
Location:
Carramea Community Resource Centre (Harr
27 Northolt Road
Harrow
HA2 0LH
Tutor:
Fauzia Adnan
Course code:
Q00010772
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £168.00

This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & 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.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
39 sessions
Location:
Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PS
Tutor:
Afshan Khan
Course code:
Q00011434
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

WEA Membership

For just £15 a year, you can:

  • Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
  • Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
  • Get priority online and phone booking for autumn courses (England only),
  • Receive our Highway magazine and access back issues,
  • Attend our members’ annual conference.

Just add us to your basket to sign up today!

Add to basket

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
WEA Membership

This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.

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 & listening courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZ
Tutor:
Soad Halawa
Course code:
Q00017474
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.

Entry Level ESOL: Preparing for Entry 3 ESOL Qualifications

This ESOL course is for those looking to develop their English language at intermediate level. This course is for those preparing for the accredited ESOL E3 qualifications. It will help you to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 16/10/2024
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZ
Tutor:
Stephan Schulte-Nahring
Course code:
Q00011071
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £105.00

This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.

Entry Level ESOL: Preparing for Entry 2 ESOL Qualifications

This ESOL course is for those looking to develop their English language at intermediate level. This course is for those preparing for the accredited ESOL E2 qualifications. It will help to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
26 sessions
Location:
Central Foundation Girls' School (London
25-33 Bow Road
London
E3 2AE
Tutor:
Vicky Cham
Course code:
Q00011096
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £105.00

This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & 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.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024
Location:
Carramea Community Resource Centre (Harr
27 Northolt Road
Harrow
HA2 0LH
Course code:
Q00011533
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.

Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 1)

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 reading 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.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024
Times:
9:00am - 1:30pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Grange Primary School (Harrow)
Welbeck Road
Harrow
HA2 0RY
Tutor:
Fauzia Adnan
Course code:
Q00012143
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

This course is available for WEA members only until 10 am on Wednesday 3rd July.

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2)

Build up your writing skills with these 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 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
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 13/02/2025
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
19 sessions
Location:
Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZ
Tutor:
Soad Halawa
Course code:
Q00017475
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00