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 - Help your child with maths

Support your child's maths education with our ESOL - Help Your Child with Maths course. Develop the language and numeracy skills needed to assist your child with their maths homework. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to enhance their maths and English proficiency.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 26/02/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Charing Cross Centre
17-19 St John Maddermarket
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 1DN
Tutor:
Olena Kolesnyk
Course code:
Q00018591
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Pre-Entry English: Driving theory part 2

This driving theory course part 2 will help you to master the essentials of driving theory in English with this comprehensive course! Get ready for your learner's permit test with confidence by building a strong foundation in road rules, traffic signs, and safe driving practices.
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Dates:
Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nadia Belmajdoub
Course code:
Q00016746
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

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 and 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:
Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 19/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
28 sessions
Location:
ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SB
Tutor:
Shahnaz Ahmed
Course code:
Q00015799
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Pre-entry ESOL-Confidence for English

Building confidence to learn English in a classroom setting.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 27/02/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
St Georges Community Centre, Wakefield (
Broadway
Lupset
WAKEFIELD
WF2 8AA
Tutor:
Molly Drake
Course code:
Q00020128
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Level 1 ESOL: ESOL - Numeracy Skills for Care Employees

Enhance your English and numeracy skills for the care sector with our Level 1 ESOL: ESOL - Numeracy Skills for Care Employees course. Focus on practical communication and numeracy needed for care work. Ideal for non-native speakers seeking employment in the care sector.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Derek Robinson
Course code:
Q00018553
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Level 1 ESOL: Everyday English Upper Intermediate

This is the fourth course of six aimed at Upper Intermediate (B2) level learners of English. This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English and we will practice all four major skills in each session to further develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Lessons will be delivered in a face-to-face setting using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to develop learners’ proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, students will be encouraged to focus on colloquial English and develop an awareness of the local English being used in their contexts.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HY
Tutor:
Alison Salm
Course code:
Q00019230
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

Entry Level ESOL: Reading skills

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. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 28/02/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025
Times:
10:15am - 12:15pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AH
Tutor:
Saima Zeb
Course code:
Q00015646
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.60

Level 1 ESOL: How to become an ESOL volunteer

Learn how to become an ESOL volunteer with our comprehensive course. Gain the skills and knowledge needed to support English language learners. Ideal for individuals looking to volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 03/03/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Olena Kolesnyk
Course code:
Q00018884
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

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. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place. What we’ll cover: - Learn to identify common English words in everyday situations. - Understand signs, symbols and texts you will come across. - Read information about timetables, prices, and schedules. - Understand the purpose of different texts, including adverts, posters, and news articles. - Understand how punctuation is used to help you read more easily.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 03/03/2025 -
Fri 25/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
36 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Pamela Stezycka
Course code:
Q00019211
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Entry Level ESOL: Everyday English Elementary

This is a General English class aimed at elementary (A1/A2) level learners. This course is for those whose first language is NOT English and in it we will practice all four major skills in each session to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Although this is a low-level English course, learners should be able to recognise sounds of the English letters and read simple lines of text prior to joining so that they will not struggle. 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.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 03/03/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Totnes United Free Church
54 Fore Street
Totnes
TQ9 5RP
Tutor:
Alison Salm
Course code:
Q00019240
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00