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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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.   

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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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Pre-Entry ESOL: Getting to Grips with English (ESOL).

With interactive lessons and real-life scenarios, this course equips learners with essential language skills.
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Dates:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Tue 22/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RA
Tutor:
Molly Drake
Course code:
Q00021153
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£100.80

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.
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Dates:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Linkbridge Community Support Centre (Bur
1 Swinless Street
Burnley
BB10 3BN
Tutor:
Shazia Parveen
Course code:
Q00018497
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Access to Accredited ESOL

This course is designed for learners seeking to improve their English skills and achieve an accredited ESOL qualification. It focuses on developing abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to help participants communicate confidently in everyday and professional settings. Learners will practice using English in practical contexts, such as work, education, and daily life while building their vocabulary and grammar knowledge. The course prepares students for formal assessments, enabling progression to higher ESOL levels or further education and training. Delivered in a supportive environment, it’s ideal for those looking to advance their English skills and gain certification.
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Dates:
Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
17 sessions
Location:
Gateshead Muslim Centre (Gateshead)
2, Westbourne Avenue
Gateshead
NE8 4NP
Tutor:
Jyoti Singh
Course code:
Q00020041
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£210.00

Pre Entry ESOL: Language @ Work Pre Entry Part 1

This basic course will introduce learners to the world at work and the language needed to enter it. The course has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and other programmes hosted at the Old School, which is a community centre run by Blakenhall Action Community Forum. This course is particularly suitable for students are unemployed and have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby get closer to getting a job.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BY
Tutor:
Shaheen Shah
Course code:
Q00015609
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £138.60

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1)

Develop foundational reading skills with this Entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK. This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level.
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Dates:
Mon 12/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
St Pauls Learning Centre (Bristol)
94 Grosvenor Road
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 8XJ
Tutor:
Theresa Mattingly
Course code:
Q00009817
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: Foundation Learning Part 2

This is a foundation pre-entry level course which supports low level pre-entry ESOL learners who are not yet equipped with the basic English needed to start a pre-entry course. The course is part 2 of a 2-part course which will build the learners confidence in starting to learn the basics of English such as forming and writing the alphabet, the phonetic sounds required for basic reading and starting to use basic vocabulary. The course will enable learners to build their confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing and learning the basic study stills they need to be in the classroom as an adult.
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Dates:
Mon 12/05/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Location:
Faith Centre Burnley Campus Social Ente
Barden Lane
Burnley
BB10 1JD
Course code:
Q00021377
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £189.00

Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Improve your writing (Entry 3)

This is an ESOL course for adults. You will develop basic English language skills. Before you can enrol on this course, you will need to do a skills check. This is for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level. This course is for people working at Entry 3 level ESOL. You may have completed Entry 2 exams before. Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this English course in Writing. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas. We use Canvas for homework, and also for tasks and activities in the classroom.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 14/05/2025 -
Wed 25/06/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EY
Tutor:
Taaziz Grada
Course code:
Q00017084
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

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 & 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:
Sat 17/05/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Haslingden Library (Rossendale)
Deardengate, Rossendale
Rossendale
BB4 5QJ
Tutor:
Olena Kovalenko
Course code:
Q00016533
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

E2 Get Ready for Speaking and Listening

This course will help you improve your English skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Tjis course supports ESOL learners who have had some experience at ESOL E1 speaking and listening and will help build on your English skills. This course can help you prepare for an acrredited course in speaking and listening E2. You will learn verbal communication skills and complete listening activities as well as improving your reading and writing skills. It will be run face-to face by a qualified and experienced tutor.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 19/05/2025 -
Mon 23/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Jubilee Library
Jubilee Street
Brighton
BN1 1GE
Tutor:
Jane Perrin
Course code:
Q00021585
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£50.40

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)

Take your reading skills to the next level with these ESOL classes. Feel comfortable reading and understanding different types of texts in English. Improved reading skills can make life in the UK easier for you. This ESOL entry 3 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 2. You’ll continue to expand your vocabulary and reading skills. 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 find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 19/05/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Sheila Bailey
Course code:
Q00017836
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00