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

Build on basic reading skills with these ESOL classes. This is an English course for beginners. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses help you learn basic English for life in the UK and improve your chances of finding work or study options. This ESOL entry 2 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Grow your vocabulary and improve your reading skills in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level. If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Mon 24/03/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
28 sessions
Location:
Whitecross Community & Recreation Centre
Lexden Street
Warrington
WA5 1PT
Tutor:
Andrea Ostapski
Course code:
Q00016324
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. This course is funded by Greater London Combined Authority.
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Dates:
Mon 24/03/2025 -
Thu 26/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 2:30pm
Duration:
20 sessions
Location:
Children Hope Forever Hub
8-12 Camden High Street
London
NW1 0JH
Tutor:
Yas Hussain
Course code:
Q00020650
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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 and listening. If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Tue 25/03/2025 -
Wed 25/06/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rasha Ahmed
Course code:
Q00015827
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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

Take your writing skills to the next level with these ESOL classes. Improve your written English and feel more confident in a variety of everyday situations. This ESOL writing course can teach you important skills to study or write good CVs and job applications. This ESOL entry 3 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 2. Expand your understanding of how to create well-structured texts and polish your spelling and grammar. 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 access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Mon 31/03/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
28 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Emma Broda
Course code:
Q00015835
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Entry Level ESOL: Entry Level 1 Writing

This course is for women only. It will be held at the Dolphin Women's Centre, Washwood Heath, Birmingham and is an ESOL course for learners at Entry Level 1. The course will help you to develop your basic writing skills in English. This is an English course aimed at adults for whom English is not their first language. You will get lots of opportuntities to practice your new English skills in groups and individually, you will also be given homework tasks so you can continue to practice at home. If you are suipporting someone to find an English class you have come to the right place. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 01/04/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025
Times:
9:15am - 11:45am
Duration:
27 sessions
Location:
Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HB
Tutor:
Vashkar Bhattacharjee
Course code:
Q00015645
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £315.00

Personal Development: Working in the UK (E2/E3)

The 'Working in the UK' course is aimed at Esol E2/E3 learners. It helps you understand UK job basics. You will learn about finding jobs, writing a CV, and preparing for interviews. This course covers workers rights, such as pay and working hours and UK workplace culture. You will also learn how to communicate well with employers and colleagues. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident about finding and keeping a job in the UK. This course is ideal for people who are new to the UK.
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Dates:
Tue 01/04/2025 -
Thu 08/05/2025
Times:
12:15pm - 2:15pm
Duration:
17 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00017820
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Pre-Entry ESOL: Part 2

This course is for women only. It will be held at the Dolphin Women's Centre, Washwood Heath, Birmingham and is an ESOL course for beginners. The course will help you to develop your basic speaking and listening, reading and writing skills in English. This is an English course aimed at adults for whom English is not their first language. You will get lots of opportunities to practice your new English skills in groups and individually, you will also be given homework tasks so you can continue to practice at home.. If you are supporting someone to find an English class you have come to the right place. This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 01/04/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HB
Tutor:
Vashkar Bhattacharjee
Course code:
Q00019822
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £315.00

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:
Tue 08/04/2025 -
Tue 01/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
25 sessions
Location:
Salford Loaves and Fishes, Skills for Li
1 Paddington Close
Salford
M6 5PL
Tutor:
Angie Stevens
Course code:
Q00015795
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Pre-Entry ESOL

Begin your English language journey with our Pre-Entry ESOL Develop basic English skills needed for everyday communication at work and build a foundation for further language learning. Ideal for beginners with little or no prior English knowledge. This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 09/04/2025 -
Wed 18/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
16 sessions
Location:
Ingeus
3rd & 4th Floor
154 Great Charles Street
Queensway
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 3HN
Tutor:
Zoe Dimmock
Course code:
Q00019661
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £134.40

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
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 14/04/2025 -
Thu 26/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Longsight Community Church of Nazarene (
Toll Gate Close
Manchester
M13 0LG
Tutor:
Visi Kuffoh
Course code:
Q00015883
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00