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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Professional Development: Gender Equality Awareness Women AM

This 2-hour workshop aims to empower Afghan refugee women by increasing awareness of gender equality, rights, and opportunities in the UK. The session takes a culturally sensitive approach, respecting Islamic values and Afghan traditions while introducing UK legal frameworks and social norms.
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Dates:
Thu 10/04/2025 -
Thu 10/04/2025
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Centenary House
Centenary House
Woodfield Road
Crawley
South East
RH10 8GN
Tutor:
Nicola Holmes
Course code:
Q00021865
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40

English for life Pre-Entry

Enhance your English skills with our intermediate ESOL course. Focus on improving your reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities to navigate everyday situations and professional settings. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to advance their English proficiency.
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Dates:
Mon 14/04/2025 -
Tue 20/05/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WEA Nottingham Office Room 1
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Shamaila Firdaus
Course code:
Q00021547
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£84.00

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:
Mon 14/04/2025 -
Thu 26/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Longsight Community Church of Nazarene (
Toll Gate Close
Manchester
M13 0LG
Tutor:
Visi Kuffoh
Course code:
Q00015883
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

English for life Pre Entry

Begin your English language journey with our ESOL for Life and Work (Pre-entry) course. Develop basic English skills needed for everyday communication and build a foundation for further language learning. Ideal for beginners with little or no prior English knowledge.
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Dates:
Mon 14/04/2025 -
Tue 20/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WEA Nottingham Office Room 1
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Shamaila Firdaus
Course code:
Q00021546
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

WEA Membership

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Entry level 1 ESOL - ESOL for Work

This course is funded by South Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Dates:
Wed 16/04/2025 -
Thu 22/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
WEA Nottingham Office Room 1
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Shamaila Firdaus
Course code:
Q00019969
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Entry level 2 ESOL - ESOL for work

Enhance your English skills for work and everyday life with our comprehensive ESOL course. Focus on practical communication skills needed for various situations. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency.
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Dates:
Wed 16/04/2025 -
Thu 22/05/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
WEA Nottingham Office Room 1
39 Mapperley Road
Nottingham
Nottingham
NG3 5AQ
Tutor:
Shamaila Firdaus
Course code:
Q00020248
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

Pre-Entry ESOL: Foundation Learning Part 1

This is a foundation pre-entry level course which supports low level pre-entry ESOL learners who are not yet equipped with the basic English needed to start a pre-entry course. The course is part 1 of a 2-part course which will build the learners confidence in starting to learn the basics of English such as forming and writing the alphabet, the phonetic sounds required for basic reading and starting to use basic vocabulary. The course will enable learners to build their confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing and learning the basic study stills they need to be in the classroom as an adult.
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Dates:
Mon 21/04/2025 -
Mon 28/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
25 sessions
Location:
Faith Centre Burnley Campus Social Ente
Barden Lane
Burnley
BB10 1JD
Tutor:
Layla Wilson
Course code:
Q00021376
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £189.00

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:
Mon 21/04/2025 -
Thu 19/06/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00015837
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Develop your Writing Skills (Entry 1)

In this course you will develop your writing skills, taking part in a range of tasks and activities in the classroom. We will practise writing simple sentences in present tenses, spelling key words and using punctuation marks effectively. We will also practise filling out forms and writing short texts such as messages.
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Dates:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Location:
Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EY
Tutor:
Taaziz Grada
Course code:
Q00021925
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£184.80

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:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
33 sessions
Location:
Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EY
Tutor:
Taaziz Grada
Course code:
Q00017793
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00