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 17/03/2025 -
Mon 19/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
37 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rukhsar Azam
Course code:
Q00015854
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Get Ready for ESOL Writing (Entry 2)

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 writing course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn writing 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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Dates:
Mon 17/03/2025 -
Fri 23/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Pamela Stezycka
Course code:
Q00015947
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Level 1 ESOL: ESOL for Work & Life Online (Professionals)

This course is aimed at advanced ESOL learners who are either working, want to go to university or are looking for professional work in the UK. It aims to help learners to develop their vocabulary, formal language, confidence and overall professionalism. The course aims to provide a comprehensive framework to help advanced ESOL learners achieve their professional and academic goals in the UK. This course is designed for learners who have advanced English who are around a level 1 or level 2 ESOL level and want to develop their ESOL skills to further their careers and professional development in a more specialist course in a safe and friendly environment.
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Dates:
Mon 17/03/2025 -
Wed 16/07/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Hannah Dunberry
Course code:
Q00021432
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £277.50

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:
Mon 17/03/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Bradley Neighbourhood Centre
Leeds Road
Nelson
BB9 8EL
Tutor:
Shazia Parveen
Course code:
Q00016532
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

ESOL for Beginners (online)

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 for 2 evenings per week and is ideal for learner’s who work during the day or can not access face to face courses.
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Dates:
Tue 18/03/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Hannah Dunberry
Course code:
Q00021435
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. This course is funded by Greater London Combined Authority.
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Dates:
Tue 18/03/2025 -
Thu 24/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jane Perrin
Course code:
Q00020415
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Pre Entry ESOL: Accessing Services in the UK

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 speaking and listening, 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.
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Dates:
Wed 19/03/2025 -
Wed 16/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
39 sessions
Location:
Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HB
Tutor:
Romassa Sheikh
Course code:
Q00015602
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £378.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: Language at Work JCP

This basic course will introduce learners to the world at work and the language needed to enter it. The course has been developed in partnership with West Bromwich Job centre but is open to everyone. The course will take place at CBO (Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisations) in West Bromwich. This course is particularly suitable for students are unemployed and have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby get closer to getting a job. This course is aimed at pre-entry ESOL learners. This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:
Wed 19/03/2025 -
Wed 07/05/2025
Times:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisatio
Harwood Street
West Bromwich
B70 9JF
Tutor:
Shaheen Shah
Course code:
Q00020828
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £67.20

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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Dates:
Thu 20/03/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Stepney Community Trust
46 Myrdle Street
London
Tower Hamlets London
London
E1 1HL
Tutor:
Elena Hawkins
Course code:
Q00021472
How you'll learn:
In venue
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:
Fri 21/03/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
17 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Samantha Singh
Course code:
Q00015838
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00