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Sahara in Preston

At Sahara we provide a wide range of courses for members of the local community. We provide training in the following fields that can be really useful for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants:

ESOL
Preparation for Life in the UK
Community Interpreter Level 2

We offer an holistic approach to our training courses as we understand the difficulties experienced in language barriers, cultural barriers, new surroundings etc. Our ESOL classes are pre pre-entry to entry 3 for unaccredited learning and we offer functional skills at level 1 and 2. We also offer fitness and sports classes, a group for the elderly and more courses like: nail, art, sewing, henna, IT, maths and more. Please email for more information!

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

UCLan’s TESOL teacher trainees are providing fun, engaging, communicative ESOL classes every week during term time. The classes are supervised by the TESOL lecturers. The classes are free and everyone is welcome including refugees and asylum seekers. Please drop in if you’d like to attend! Classes are run out of Livesey House on Preston Campus. Lower level (entry 1 – 2) – Room 126

Tues + Thurs – 13 – 15pm.
Friday – 11am – 13pm.

Higher level (entry 3 & level 1) – Room 127

Tues + Thurs – 13 – 15pm.
Friday – 11am – 13pm.

Sanctuary Cookalongs

At Sanctuary Cookalongs, we run various cooking workshops and events that are refugee led while learning English through recipes from peoples home countries that we cook together and eat. Most sessions are women only and a creche is provided – but please check before you attend. Our sessions run in Preston at various locations near the city centre. Please email or call for more information!

Cooking with English

At Cooking with English, we provide fun, interactive ESOL learning by cooking our favourite dishes together. Join us to improve your conversational English and make friends in a relaxed space. These sessions are for women only. Please look at our facebook page or email us for more information.

Burnley College

ESOL will improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Boost your English skills which may help you find work.

These courses are for EU residents, refugees or asylum seekers whose first language is not English. We will assess your level of English before you enrol on the course. We offer ESOL for school leavers/16 – 18yr olds as well as adult courses. You must demonstrate at interview that you are able to commit to a full programme of study with 100% attendance and complete your work.

Please contact us for further information.

Preston Academy of English

PAE is a British Council English language school in Preston, Lancashire. We provide English language learning services to students from all over the world at various levels. For ESOL we cover pre-entry to level 2 (with accreditation if wanted) and IELTS. Monday to Friday – 9.00 – 12.15 – General English/ESOL Monday to Thursday – 12.45 – 2.15 – Speaking skills Monday to Thursday – 12.45 – 2.15 – IELTS and other exam preparation courses

Whalley Library Conversation Club

We offer conversational ESOL at about entry 1 – entry 3 level at Whalley Library as volunteers for Lancashire Better Impact. We are a small, friendly group that welcomes all resettlers! Class is every Wednesday afternoon from 13:30pm to 14:30pm (term time only).

Talk English Preston

We offer informal English lessons to asylum seekers and refugees in the Preston area. We cater for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners. Learning in small groups there is always someone to help. We also offer general help, support and pastoral care. A great place to feel welcome and make friends. We also have lunch together after lessons! Classes are every Tuesday 10.00 am – 1pm throughout the year. Please just come to the classes, you don’t need to book.