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 ̨Íåswag.   

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 ̨Íåswag check. This will help us start you on the right course.  

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Entry Level ESOL: English Communication ̨Íåswag - Entry 2

This ESOL class focuses on developing everyday English communication ̨Íåswag 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 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Heena Ajmal
Course code:
Q00019238
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40

Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 3)

Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 3 reading course. Learn key reading ̨Íåswag you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in reading. 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 a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access entry 3 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:
Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
23 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Sidra Tul-Muntaha
Course code:
Q00017481
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Get Ready for ESOL E2 Reading

Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 2 reading course. Learn key reading ̨Íåswag you’ll need for the entry 2 ESOL course in reading. 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 a non-accredited English course for adults. 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:
Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
23 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Sidra Tul-Muntaha
Course code:
Q00017648
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

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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Dates:
Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Samantha Singh
Course code:
Q00016692
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £55.50

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Level 1 ESOL: ESOL - Numeracy ̨Íåswag for Care Employees

Enhance your English and numeracy ̨Íåswag for the care sector with our Level 1 ESOL: ESOL - Numeracy ̨Íåswag for Care Employees course. Focus on practical communication and numeracy needed for care work. Ideal for non-native speakers seeking employment in the care sector.
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Dates:
Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Derek Robinson
Course code:
Q00018894
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Level 1 ESOL: Preparing for IELTS - The International English Language Testing System

This intermediate short course is for participants who have already reached a Level 1 ESOL standard. The course aims to help students and employees to practise their Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening ̨Íåswag to increase their confidence and competence to take IELTS tests.
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Dates:
Tue 21/01/2025 -
Tue 11/03/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rebecca Eliahoo Charles
Course code:
Q00012908
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80

Award in ESOL ̨Íåswag for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)

Take your reading ̨Íåswag to the next level with these ESOL classes. Feel comfortable reading and understanding different types of texts in English. Improved reading ̨Íåswag can make life in the UK easier for you. This ESOL entry 3 reading course builds on ̨Íåswag you learnt at entry 2. You’ll continue to expand your vocabulary and reading ̨Íåswag. 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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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 21/01/2025 -
Tue 18/03/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Pamela Stezycka
Course code:
Q00015826
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Award in ESOL ̨Íåswag for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)

Take your reading ̨Íåswag to the next level with these ESOL classes. Feel comfortable reading and understanding different types of texts in English. Improved reading ̨Íåswag can make life in the UK easier for you. This ESOL entry 3 reading course builds on ̨Íåswag you learnt at entry 2. You’ll continue to expand your vocabulary and reading ̨Íåswag. 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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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 27/01/2025 -
Thu 06/03/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
20 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rukhsar Azam
Course code:
Q00015825
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Award in ESOL ̨Íåswag for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)

Build on basic reading ̨Íåswag 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 ̨Íåswag you learnt at entry 1. Grow your vocabulary and improve your reading ̨Íåswag 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:
Mon 27/01/2025 -
Thu 20/03/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
28 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

Pre-Entry English: Preparing for IELTS (Writing)

This Pre-Entry English: Preparing for IELTS (Writing) course is designed to equip you with the essential tools and techniques to excel in the writing section of the IELTS exam. Whether you're aiming for a band score of 6.0 or higher, our experienced instructors will guide you through a structured program that focuses on developing your academic writing ̨Íåswag and exam strategies.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 03/02/2025 -
Mon 21/04/2025
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Samantha Singh
Course code:
Q00016716
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40