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We offer ESOL classes from pre-entry to entry 3 level with accreditation by Ascentis. We support learners who are trying to find jobs or access external further education courses. And we provide a family learning class where parents can discover what their children are doing at school and how they can support them. Classes are every morning, five days a week from 9.30-11.45am. Every afternoon, except Friday, from 12.30 – 2.45pm. Classes can run from 11 to 34 weeks depending on the need of the learners.  

Are you looking to improve your English Language Skills? Our ESOL Speaking & Listening qualifications support speakers of other languages to develop their English language skills for work, further learning and everyday life.

Wide ranging offer of accredited and non-accredited courses, starting throughout the academic year and catering for all ability levels.

Reading, writing, speaking, and listening, Basic Literacy skills, conversation skills plus volunteer and TA qualifications, driving theory, food, well being, and family language courses.

Our General English courses aim to develop your ability to communicate in a variety of different contexts and across a range of topics from work and education to shopping and travel. We focus on developing your language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) as well as your knowledge and proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. We use a variety of approaches and teaching techniques to meet your language learning needs. Our teachers aim to deliver informative, engaging, and practical lessons that will help you reach your language learning goals.

ESOL courses are available to start all year round and are ideal for anyone who wants to improve and refresh their everyday skills in English and maths. They have been designed to allow learners to study around their current work and life commitments and learn at a pace that suits them. Bury College offer ESOL classes from Pre-Entry to Level 1, including Functional Skills English and maths qualifications, in addition to GCSE English and maths. Lessons take place during the day and in the evening. Bury College also offers additional support through Student Services which may include help with the costs of travelling to college, counselling and mental health support, additional learning support and welfare advice. How to apply for ESOL classes: If you live in Manchester or Greater Manchester and want to learn English, Manchester ESOL Advice Service can help you find the right learning opportunity. They can also signpost you to other support if you’re new to the UK. To find out which course is right for you, go to the GM ESOL Advice Service website and fill in a short enquiry form for the borough of Greater Manchester where you live. You will then be contacted about an ESOL assessment in your local area.

ESOL Skills for Work

If English isn’t your first language and you want to gain a recognised national certificate for your course of study, we want to offer you the best possible choices. We can help you to improve your English skills and achieve your goals.

Benefits:

Fully accredited ESOL qualification from Entry 1 to Level 1 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. You can learn and practice skills needed for work. Some courses offer an award in Employability.

Topics will include:

• Action planning to improve performance
• Working with others
• Building confidence and Self-esteem
• Working as a volunteer

Job Centre Plus Skills for Work

If you are working with a Job Centre Plus Advisor, they will be able to help you access our dedicated ESOL programmes for their clients.

ESOL Skills for Life and Learning

If English isn’t your first language and you don’t need a national certificate for your course of study, we want to offer you a course that will help you to develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing by improving your confidence in everyday situations. Encouraging you to access services, get involved in the community and help your children with their homework.

Award in Volunteering to Support English Language Teaching and Learning for ESOL learners

If English isn’t your first language and you want to gain a recognised national certificate at Level 1, that will provide you with an introduction to volunteering within an ESOL classroom and learning about language use. This will enable you how to assist and conduct yourself as a volunteer, understand Safeguarding and signpost to other agencies and create opportunities for social engagement to take place.

Award in Understanding Community Interpreting

If English isn’t your first language and you want to gain a recognised national certificate at Level 1, that will provide you with an understanding of community interpreting, communities, organisations, and about the role of the community interpreter.

Pre-entry Learning

Oldham Lifelong Learning is working with community organisations to help people learn English, access services, and get involved in the community. If you live in Oldham and want to learn English and improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills then these courses will help you. For more information and to book a skills check contact us via GM ESOL or email.   How to apply for ESOL classes: If you live in Manchester or Greater Manchester and want to learn English, Manchester ESOL Advice Service can help you find the right learning opportunity. They can also signpost you to other support if you’re new to the UK. To find out which course is right for you, go to the GM ESOL Advice Service website and fill in a short enquiry form for the borough of Greater Manchester where you live. You will then be contacted about an ESOL assessment in your local area.