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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Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English

Build your confidence in speaking and understanding English with our Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English course. Ideal for beginners looking to improve their basic English skills in a supportive environment.
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Dates:
Tue 10/06/2025 -
Tue 22/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Better Leeds Communities
42-46 Burley Lodge Road
Leeds
LS6 1QF
Tutor:
Shaista Liaqat
Course code:
Q00018392
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

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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Dates:
Tue 10/06/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Reshma Ladva
Course code:
Q00018938
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £25.00

Entry Level ESOL: ESOL - Universal credit and budgeting

Enhance your English skills while learning about Universal Credit and budgeting with our comprehensive ESOL course. Focus on practical communication and financial literacy. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency and financial knowledge.
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Dates:
Wed 11/06/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Ipswich County Library
Northgate Street
Ipswich
IP1 3DE
Tutor:
Derek Robinson
Course code:
Q00018544
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £42.00

Level 2 ESOL: Get ready for reading

Polish your reading skills in English. This level 2 ESOL course teaches you advanced knowledge to help you read and understand a variety of texts in English. Improved reading skills can open doors to work and study options in the UK. This ESOL level 2 reading course builds on skills you learnt at level 1. Practise and perfect your reading skills in English while expanding your vocabulary. 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. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:
Wed 11/06/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Norton Hall Children & Family Centre (Bi
Norton Hall Women & Childrens
Ralph Road
Birmingham
B8 1NA
Tutor:
Imogen Draper
Course code:
Q00015691
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £157.50

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Online ESOL for Life & Work (beginners) Part 2

Are you ready to start your journey in learning English? Our Beginner's Online ESOL Course is designed for individuals who are new to the English language and want to build a strong foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course is perfect for those who wish to improve their communication skills for everyday life, work, or further education. The course will be run online for 5 hours per week with a professional and qualified tutor who will support you in a safe and friendly environment online. The course will run during the evening and is ideal for learner’s who work during the day or can not access face to face courses. The course is offered in 2 parts, both courses are 6 weeks each.
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Dates:
Sun 15/06/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Shazia Parveen
Course code:
Q00021558
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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.
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Dates:
Mon 16/06/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025
Location:
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse
Harlesden
London
Harlesden
London
NW10 4LL
Course code:
Q00021689
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Entry Level ESOL: Conversation Skills Entry 1

This Entry 1 level ESOL course will help you to communicate your ideas about a range of topics in English. You will practise reading, writing, speaking and listening, with a focus on conversation skills. You will also learn new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and learn more about basic English grammar, including present and past tenses.
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Dates:
Tue 17/06/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Joanna Browning-Seyfi
Course code:
Q00012257
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 & 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 17/06/2025 -
Thu 23/10/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
57 sessions
Location:
Queensgate Hotel
Fletton Avenue
Peterborough
South East
PE2 8AX
Tutor:
Inna Gorobets
Course code:
Q00015764
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

ESOL Skills in Action

The ESOL Skills in Action course is an exciting additional course which engages learners for an addition session. The course is designed to give them the opportunity to build their confidence using their newly learned ESOL skills, by letting them put them into practice in a safe environment. It focuses on giving the learners the opportunity to use their speaking and listening skills to engage with the tutor and their classmates, celebrate their own achievements in completing their previous course and stretch themselves to engage in a class activity. The course should help to build the learner’s confidence so that they feel comfortable enough to use these new ESOL skills in their day to day lives.
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Dates:
Thu 19/06/2025 -
Thu 19/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Revoelution Centre
Ibbitson Court
Blackpool
North West
FY1 4AU
Tutor:
Hanna Denysenko
Course code:
Q00021769
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£8.40

Living and Working in the UK

This short practical course will give you the information you need to support your life and work in the UK. The course is idea for newcomers and those those seeking to deepen their understanding of UK systems.Your tutor will focus on how to access local community support services and also give you information about how your basic employment rights. You will learn how to manage your daily life and services in your local area and how to understand working life in the United Kingdom.
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Dates:
Mon 23/06/2025 -
Mon 23/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Marina Burrell
Course code:
Q00021931
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£18.50