ESOL

If English is not your first language and you want to start at the very beginning, then our FREE ESOL COURSES will help you.

Free ESOL Courses

Each course is 10 weeks long and you will need to attend up to 2 sessions a week.

We have a range of ESOL courses at centres across the city where you can practise speaking, listening reading and writing skills and learn the language you will need to interact with your local community and to access training and job opportunities. At the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Give information about yourself
  • Speak clearly to be understood in conversations about a range of situations
  • Listen to and follow instructions
  • Read and write the alphabet
  • Spell some personal and familiar words
  • Write your name and address
  • Fill in a simple form
  • Read and understand everyday signs and symbols
  • Write simple sentences
  • Recognise the different cultural festivals celebrated in the UK
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