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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Together We Learn ESOL (conversation class) Entry 3

This tailored short course is aimed at Pre-Intermediate (B1) learners seeking to widen their vocabulary and develop a better understanding of English grammar through general conversation and speaking activities . Lessons will be delivered face-to-face using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to build learners’ understanding and confidence in using the English language.
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Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Stebon Primary School (London)
Wallwood Street
London
E14 7AD
Tutor:
Daniella Anderson
Course code:
Q00021885
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£42.00

Living and Working in the UK

This short practical course will give you the information you need to support your life and work in the UK. The course is idea for newcomers and those those seeking to deepen their understanding of UK systems.Your tutor will focus on how to access local community support services and also give you information about how your basic employment rights. You will learn how to manage your daily life and services in your local area and how to understand working life in the United Kingdom.
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Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 02/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Marina Burrell
Course code:
Q00021930
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£18.50

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

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 find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QH
Tutor:
Sasha Novikova
Course code:
Q00009249
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 1)

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Haslingden Library (Rossendale)
Deardengate, Rossendale
Rossendale
BB4 5QJ
Tutor:
Olena Kovalenko
Course code:
Q00019094
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Entry Level ESOL: Everyday English Pre-Intermediate

This is a General English class aimed at Pre-Intermediate (or high elementary (A2/B1)) 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 follow a simple conversation 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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Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 30/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Totnes United Free Church
54 Fore Street
Totnes
TQ9 5RP
Tutor:
Alison Salm
Course code:
Q00019234
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 1)

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 reading course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Haslingden Library (Rossendale)
Deardengate, Rossendale
Rossendale
BB4 5QJ
Tutor:
Olena Kovalenko
Course code:
Q00021346
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £147.00

Personal Development: Working in the UK (Level 1)

The "Working in the UK" course is aimed at ESOL E2/3 learners. It helps you understand UK job basics. You will learn about finding jobs, writing a CV, and preparing for interviews. The course covers workers' rights, such as pay and working hours, and UK workplace culture. You will also learn how to communicate well with employers and colleagues. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident about finding and keeping a job in the UK. This course is ideal for people who are new to the UK job market and need to improve their English skills. This course is free for anyone living in Southampton.
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Dates:
Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025
Times:
9:45am - 11:45am
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00017821
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Entry Level ESOL: Everyday English Elementary

This is the sixth course of six, aimed at elementary (A1/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. 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 would 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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Dates:
Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 01/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HY
Tutor:
Alison Salm
Course code:
Q00019253
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

Get Ready for ESOL Writing (Entry 1)

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 writing course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Tue 03/06/2025 -
Wed 02/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Carramea Community Resource Centre (Harr
27 Northolt Road
Harrow
HA2 0LH
Tutor:
Fauzia Adnan
Course code:
Q00021860
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Personal Development: Citizenship, confidence and living in the UK

This course will provide students with a grounding in British values and living in the UK, learners will look at the cultures and identities present in the UK and apply them to our community by exploring our commanalities and differences. students will be encouraged to practice English language skills in a variety of everyday contexts in order to help them to be ready to become more positively involved in their communities. This course is targeted at a beginners level. It is for a targeted closed group of asylum seeker men who are residing in a hotel in Doncaster.
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Dates:
Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00015501
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £29.60