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Is English not your first language – or is a language barrier getting in your way? Our ESOL courses will help improve your writing, reading, speaking and listening skills, as well as enhancing your maths and business knowledge. Our specialist English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) team are experts at giving our students confidence when conversing and engaging with others in English. They understand the challenges our non-native English speaking students face – as both students and aspiring professionals. They will develop close working relationships with you and take great pride in developing your skills. Our ESOL faculty offers courses that focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to help you progress. We run specific courses at Level 1 combining ESOL with Business, Hair & Beauty, Health & Social Care and Construction. Please enquire for further information.   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.