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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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 and 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:
Wed 19/03/2025 -
Wed 18/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:45am
Duration:
36 sessions
Location:
Spotland Community Association (Rochdale
92-96 Spotland Road
Rochdale
OL12 6PJ
Tutor:
Sehreen Ali
Course code:
Q00015859
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Get Ready for ESOL Writing (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 speaking and listening course. Learn key verbal communication ̨Íåswag you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in speaking and listening. 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 course helps you learn conversational tactics to support you in everyday interactions in the UK. 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:
Wed 19/03/2025 -
Tue 13/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Pamela Stezycka
Course code:
Q00015909
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Pre Entry ESOL: Pre entry 3 ESOL

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, ̨Íåswag 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 ̨Íåswag 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:
40 sessions
Location:
Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HB
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00015602
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £378.00

Level 2 ESOL: Get ready for level 2 functional ̨Íåswag English

Get Ready for Level 2 functional ̨Íåswag English isn’t like learning English at school. This is an English course for adults created by adults. Develop practical English ̨Íåswag by learning language in context. Gain confidence writing a range of texts and boost your reading ̨Íåswag. This online, adult English course teaches you ̨Íåswag to support you in learning and work situations and is designed to prepare you to progress onto our accredited Level 2 Functional ̨Íåswag English course. English functional ̨Íåswag courses are accepted as a GCSE equivalent for many jobs and courses. At level 2, it can help you do an apprenticeship, higher education course, or go to University. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 19/03/2025 -
Wed 14/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
16 sessions
Location:
Norton Hall Children & Family Centre (Bi
Norton Hall Women & Childrens
Ralph Road
Birmingham
B8 1NA
Tutor:
Imogen Draper
Course code:
Q00015688
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £189.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Together We Learn ESOL Part 2 (Literacy class)

This is course 2 of a set of 2 courses which are an exciting opportunity to develop your confidence and ̨Íåswag in basic English literacy ̨Íåswag. The courses will concentre on reading and writing ̨Íåswag and building how to use the English alphabet. You will also build more confidence in your speaking and listening in English. You will learn basic ̨Íåswag such as reading and writing the alphabet, numbers and basic vocabulary. This course is designed to provide a basic foundation of ̨Íåswag to allow learners to access their next steps in a more formal learning setting.
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Dates:
Wed 19/03/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Faith Centre Burnley Campus Social Ente
Barden Lane
Burnley
BB10 1JD
Tutor:
Maura Rose
Course code:
Q00018481
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

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

Take your writing ̨Íåswag 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 ̨Íåswag to study or write good CVs and job applications. This ESOL entry 3 writing course builds on ̨Íåswag 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

Personal Development: Confidence to learn English for life in the UK Advanced

This course will support you to further develop your confidence to talk to others, or complete forms, speak with your child's schools, organisations, hospital staff, doctors or discuss other issues and where and how to gain support. This course aims to increase your confidence in using English in everyday situations for work and home building confidence and motivation. Develop English ̨Íåswag to support your child’s schoolwork, plan activities during half term and develop networking ̨Íåswag to find out how and where to access family days and activities. Develop your digital ̨Íåswag by using the WEA’ s online learning platform canvas and participant in online discussions and activities. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:
Mon 24/03/2025 -
Mon 21/04/2025
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AH
Tutor:
Saima Gulzar
Course code:
Q00015673
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £42.00

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 ̨Íåswag 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 24/03/2025 -
Thu 01/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rukhsar Azam
Course code:
Q00015901
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

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 24/03/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
28 sessions
Location:
Whitecross Community & Recreation Centre
Lexden Street
Warrington
WA5 1PT
Tutor:
Andrea Ostapski
Course code:
Q00016324
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

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

Build up your writing ̨Íåswag with these ESOL classes. This English course for beginners is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you learn writing ̨Íåswag that will support you to work or study in the UK. This ESOL entry 2 writing course builds on ̨Íåswag you learnt at entry 1. Expand your knowledge of grammar and improve your writing ̨Íåswag 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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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/03/2025 -
Thu 26/06/2025
Location:
Reed in Partnership
Churchgate
New Road
Peterborough
PE1 1TT
Course code:
Q00015743
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £346.50