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Our ESOL courses are suitable for students whose first language is not English. Perhaps you are a complete beginner or already have a basic knowledge of the language. If you have moved to the UK from overseas, are seeking asylum, or are classified as a refugee, you may be referred for this course from the local council or other institutions. The course covers several levels in English, from complete beginners up to level 2. We offer general ESOL as a part-time course and serving up English – a relaxed café based 10 week course where you volunteer in a café and improve your English. If you’d like to know more please email or contact us!

Our ESOL functional skills courses are for you if your first language is not English. On an ESOL course, the main focus is helping you to live, communicate, and work in an English-speaking country. You will be encouraged to practise your English skills with other students and native English speakers. You will do this in a safe and supportive classroom environment. Our teachers will help you to enjoy learning with activities that are fun, relevant to you and practical. You will study, speaking and listening, reading and writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. These courses are for entry 3 – level 1 and are accredited. Class times:

• FS Entry 3 – Monday 18.30
• FS Level 1 – Mondays @ 18.30
• FS Level 2 -Tuesdays @ 18.30″

At Riverside College we offer ESOL courses from entry 1 to level 2 with options to study in the day or evening. Lessons are once a weeks and 2.5hrs long. You will also have access to weekly conversation clubs (2 hours) and study hubs (2 hours). This course is about developing speaking, listening, reading & writing skills in English for people whose first language is not English. We offer fun, motivating lessons which aim to build confidence in students to deal with every-day situations. The focus is on developing practical, useful skills which will encourage students to communicate effectively. If students pass the exam, they will receive a certificate which can enhance job opportunities. The exam has three parts: reading, writing and speaking and listening. You can take one, or all three depending on your ability. If you study with us you will need to do an initial interview and assessment to assess speaking, listening, reading & writing skills. The course is free if you have lived in the UK for 3 years or have an appropriate visa/status for funding. You will need to meet a set of guidelines for the course to be free, if you do not meet the guidelines then a fee will apply – please enquire to check or send us an email.

We are a constituted voluntary community group based in Warrington that is open to anyone who is a host or guest under the Government Homes for Ukraine scheme or family scheme. Our aim is to provide a safe place and essential care for all of our members and create a sense of family. We have over 350 Ukrainian members registered at the hub including 140 children. We have over 70 volunteers also registered. On Sundays we provide refreshments, a social space for children and adults, children’s organised play activities, adult activities such as art and music sessions. On Wednedays we provide English lessons for children and adults. We celebrate all major UK and Ukrainian festivals – e.g Easter, Christmas, Ukrainian Independence Day. We organise trips for our families e.g. theatre trips, trips to the lakes, Chester and York to help engender a sense of community and provide some good experiences for our guests. We provide both emotional and practical support including support to settle into the UK including navigating the benefits system, supporting those moving into their own home including talking to landlords, helping source furniture and equipment.