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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Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Conversation

This is an ESOL course for adults. You will develop basic English language skills. Before you can enrol on this course, you will need to do a skills check. This is for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level. This course is for people working at Pre-entry level ESOL.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 04/02/2025 -
Tue 06/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Joanna Browning-Seyfi
Course code:
Q00017085
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Level 1 ESOL: Exam Strategies Level 1 Reading

This course is designed for ESOL learners preparing to retake their exams. Focused on boosting confidence and refining skills, it offers targeted practice in speaking and listening to help you succeed. With expert guidance, you’ll learn effective exam strategies, identify areas for improvement, and build on your existing knowledge. Whether you need support with timing, understanding questions, or improving accuracy, this course provides a safe and supportive environment to develop your abilities. Join us to feel more prepared and ready to pass your exam.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 04/02/2025 -
Thu 06/03/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Sasha Novikova
Course code:
Q00021050
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Entry Level ESOL: English Communication Skills - Entry 2

This ESOL class focuses on developing everyday English communication skills for non-native speakers. Students will practice speaking, listening, reading and writing through interactive activities and real-life scenarios. This includes topics such as, shopping, transport, dining out and public places.
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Dates:
Tue 04/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Heena Ajmal
Course code:
Q00019238
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £59.20

Pre-Entry English: Preparing for IELTS (Reading)

This course is designed for students with a basic level of English who are aiming to improve their reading skills and achieve a good score in the IELTS Reading module. Through a variety of engaging activities and targeted exercises, you will develop essential strategies for tackling different reading text types found in the IELTS test.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 05/02/2025 -
Wed 23/04/2025
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Samantha Singh
Course code:
Q00016717
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Pre-Entry ESOL: English for work

This course is suitable with learners who wish to improve their English to get ready to apply for a job, who are unemployed and looking for work and who also have English as a second language. Learners with English as a second language, who are looking for work and receiving benefits and aged 19 plus are eligible. If you are in receipt of work-related benefits. This course will help you to learn basic English to help you to work towards getting the job that you want. You will learn basic English that you can use to apply for jobs and prepare for interviews.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 06/02/2025 -
Thu 06/03/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Samantha Singh
Course code:
Q00016692
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £55.50

ESOL Reading (Pre-Entry)

This is a course for Beginner ESOL learners. This course will give you some skills to communicate some basic ideas in English. Through a range of activities, you will develop skills to help you improve your all your four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on Reading in readiness for an Entry 1 Reading exam in June 2025 if you are confident to sit the exam.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 10/02/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
21 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Theresa Mattingly
Course code:
Q00009806
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Join waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £75.00

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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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/02/2025 -
Thu 19/06/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JT
Tutor:
Linda Attridge
Course code:
Q00015853
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Art Practical: Beginners' - Art for ESOL

This Art for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course is a 4-week watercolour painting course for anyone wanting to learn or improve their painting skills. You will learn how to draw and paint within a group of like-minded people. Guidance and support are offered throughout the course from our talented tutor, to develop your artistic skills. You will also have the opportunity to connect with and support others in a friendly classroom environment and improve your English conversational skills. No previous skills in watercolours are needed to join this group.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 21/02/2025 -
Fri 14/03/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Victoria Park The Green House
Victoria Park
Anglesea Road
Portsmouth
PO1 3HJ
Tutor:
Janice Parfoot
Course code:
Q00013119
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.60

Entry Level ESOL (Entry 1): ESOL for Numeracy

This course is intended to improve their general numeracy skills and understanding of language to talk about basic maths functions. This course will improve learners’ employment opportunities by improving their basic numeracy skills they need to enter the workplace. The course is part of the Multiply initiative.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 24/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Joanna Browning-Seyfi
Course code:
Q00021051
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£100.80

Pre-Entry ESOL: Reading skills

Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? Do you lack confidence when speaking in everyday situations like at the doctor’s, at your child’s school, out shopping or on public transport? If English is not your first language but you have some speaking skills already and become more confident to speak to people, this course will help you to improve with some of the words and phrases needed to communicate in everyday situations. It will also give you confidence with some basic digital communication skills. In addition, we will help you to practise giving your own information and filling in forms accurately. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 24/02/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AH
Tutor:
Saima Gulzar
Course code:
Q00015603
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80