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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Level 1 ESOL: ESOL Driving theory

Prepare for your driving theory test with our Level 1 ESOL: ESOL Driving Theory course. Learn the rules of the road, traffic signs, and essential safety information needed to pass the test. Ideal for non-native speakers seeking to improve their English and obtain their driving licence.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 24/02/2025 -
Wed 16/04/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Olena Kolesnyk
Course code:
Q00018890
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40

Pre Entry ESOL

This pre-entry ESOL course will give you skills to communicate some basic ideas in English. Through a range of activities, you will develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 02/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
31 sessions
Location:
Walton Salvation Army Centre (Liverpool)
Cavendish Drive
Liverpool
L9 1HW
Tutor:
Rodrigo Bascunan
Course code:
Q00019396
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.00

Pre-Entry ESOL

This pre-entry ESOL course will give you skills to communicate some basic ideas in English. Through a range of activities, you will develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 24/02/2025 -
Wed 21/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
21 sessions
Location:
Faith Centre Burnley Campus Social Ente
Barden Lane
Burnley
BB10 1JD
Tutor:
Andru Wickremeratne
Course code:
Q00021300
How you'll learn:
In venue
Status:
Waiting list (Join waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Level 1)

Develop confidence to write complex texts in English. This ESOL course teaches you how to write more clearly and use grammar correctly. Learn how to improve your writing skills in English and get the most out of living in the UK. This ESOL level 1 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 3. Understand how to write well-structured texts and use sophisticated 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 access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Mon 24/02/2025 -
Fri 23/05/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
39 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Sasha Novikova
Course code:
Q00017837
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Pre-Entry ESOL: Get Ready for Work

This course focuses on bolstering confidence through practical language skills necessary for daily interactions. Participants will engage in conversations relevant to various aspects of everyday life. The course aims to empower learners from diverse backgrounds, including those facing socio-economic challenges. Through targeted language instruction and confidence-building exercises, learners will begin to develop essential linguistic abilities vital for active participation in their communities. This short course will cover a range of learning opportunities enabling students to further develop skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking through focus on various elements of grammar and vocabulary. Confidence in English is a taster course tailored for learners thinking about working towards accredited ESOL.
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Dates:
Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
MEMEC (Leeds)
233-237 Roundhay Road
Leeds
LS8 4HS
Tutor:
Arthur Mureverwi
Course code:
Q00019194
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £189.00

Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Living in the UK

Enhance your English skills while learning about life in the UK with our Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Living in the UK course. Focus on practical communication and cultural understanding. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency and integrate into British society.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Derek Robinson
Course code:
Q00018903
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Entry Level ESOL: Everyday English - Pre-intermediate

This is the fourth course of six aimed at pre-Intermediate (A2) level learners. This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English and will practice all four major skills in each session to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Lessons will be delivered face-to-face using a range of teacher led, and freer interactive activities to build learners’ proficiency and confidence in the English language. Although it is open to new learners, it is designed to build on aspects of English studied in the first three courses. We will continue to practice tense forms from previous sessions and look at verb forms (gerunds and infinitives as well as introducing conditional forms.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HY
Tutor:
Alison Salm
Course code:
Q00019229
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.60

Pre entry ESOL: Basic digital skills for ESOL 

First steps into using online tools to help you learn English.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RA
Tutor:
Molly Drake
Course code:
Q00020121
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Pre Entry ESOL: Beginners Digital Skills

Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage. This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Cardigan Centre (Leeds)
149 Cardigan Road
Leeds
LS6 1LJ
Tutor:
Arthur Mureverwi
Course code:
Q00019707
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £189.00

Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2)

Build on your communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course for adults is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you improve your speaking and listening skills to communicate better in English. Entry 2 ESOL courses are right for you if you have basic speaking and listening skills in English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about everyday topics and improve your comprehension. 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:
Tue 25/02/2025 -
Wed 02/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
57 sessions
Location:
Faith Centre Burnley Campus Social Ente
Barden Lane
Burnley
BB10 1JD
Tutor:
Andru Wickremeratne
Course code:
Q00021302
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £420.00