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 2 ESOL: Preparing for IELTS - The International English Language Testing System

This advanced short course is for participants who have already reached a Level 2 ESOL standard. The course aims to help students and employees to hone their Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening skills to increase their confidence and competence to take IELTS tests.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 29/04/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rebecca Eliahoo Charles
Course code:
Q00018031
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80

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 05/05/2025 -
Mon 30/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
31 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rukhsar Azam
Course code:
Q00015878
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 2)

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 speaking and listening course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn verbal communication skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 01/07/2024 -
Wed 24/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rukhsar Azam
Course code:
Q00016299
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £150.00