Blackburn College offers a range of courses and qualifications for young people over the age of 16 years, and adults. Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses can help you improve your English. ESOL qualifications are designed to help you develop the skills you use in everyday life. They can also help you boost your CV or move on to further study. We offer a course for 16 – 18yrs olds too.
The courses cover speaking and listening, reading and writing, gaining vocabulary as well as all aspects of punctuation and grammar.
Taking an ESOL qualification can help you:
– With employment
– Talk to doctors and teachers
– Support your child with their homework
– Understand the customs of the UK
– Pass the Life in the UK test and become a British citizen
Each class provides English grammar lessons, reading and comprehension lessons, conversation opportunities and vocabulary training. The classes also assist with cultural adaptation and practical customs.
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.
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.
Our interactive and practical courses will unlock your potential within a supportive and inclusive learning environment, from grammar and vocabulary to speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
We have sessions available morning, afternoon and evening:
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MON- FRI 9:30 – 12:00
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MON- FRI 12:30 -15:00
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TUE: 18:00 -21:00
You will be asked to attend an information, advice and guidance session to find the right course and level.
Progression: English or maths Functional Skills, digital and vocational courses or progress further in your chosen career.
Free to those who meet eligibility criteria. Must be 19+
For course details, please get in touch with us at 0161 474 5801 or email us at [email protected].
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.