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Run community events such as coffee mornings, English conversation classes, cooking evenings often led by a refugee or asylum seeker to teach about food from their nation, pilates etc. Also offer food and clothing help.

A classroom-based course which will help you develop the use of English speaking, writing ability and build your confidence on a pathway to new opportunities. Our specialist tutors offer tailored support to achieve 7 accredited Awards for 2022! • Award in ESOL Reading • Award in ESOL Writing • Award in ESOL Speaking & Listening • Award in Progression (Money management and employment rights and responsibilities) • Award in British Values, working and living in the UK • Award in Mental Well-being • Award in Employability Skills (CV writing, interviews, applications and job searching) • Face-to-face classroom-based learning, small mixed learning groups • Strong employer links which can open up a wide range of career options • An understanding of British culture and values to help you adjust to life in the UK • Support with IT skills and additional 1-2-1 sessions as required • Enrichment opportunities, including visits to museums and art galleries We pride ourselves on student progression and aiding individuals to access new opportunities through quality ESOL. Course Duration 15 Weeks Daytime Monday to Thursday 10 am to 12 pm Alternatively classes area available twice weekly 6 pm to 8.30 pm Classes are delivered at Spaces Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 5AN Tram and Bus Fare will be refunded with a valid ticket

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 All ESOL levels

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.