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The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programmes at Knowsley Community College are designed for adult (19+) speakers whose first language is not English, who are living or trying to settle in England. The courses aim to develop listening, speaking, reading, writing and understanding of the English language, whatever the starting level of knowledge. ESOL courses are designed to help you improve your level of English to get more out of your life in the U.K., and to make it easier to:

• talk to doctors, teachers, bank or shop assistants
• fill in administrative forms
• understand laws and customs
• help your children with homework
• study or train for a qualification
• look for employment or apply for citizenship

All courses follow the national ESOL Skills for Life curriculum system and you will be taught all four skills of language learning: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. You will sit an examination for each of these skills. You will be required to do homework and to study outside of class time, as this is an important part of the learning. You will have access to the College’s library to use the computers for college work, to study in the library or to borrow books or magazines. Before you start an ESOL programme with us you will receive an interview and assessment to ensure that you are placed at the correct level to help you progress and achieve. This course will take place at our Main Campus, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 3SD. Our ESOL courses are free for EU citizens or those with a right to remain. An eligibility assessment will be carried out once we receive your details. If you want to know more please email us.

The English Language Centre offers 3 hours a week of free unaccredited language support for refugees and asylum seekers. Who can attend? Refugees or asylum seekers over 18 years old who:

• have an intermediate level English skills (CEFR level B1/entry 2 and above)
• can attend both classes each week
• live in the Liverpool City region

These classes will help you:

• Build confidence in general English communication.
• Improve your grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Class times:

• Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:20pm – 3:50pm in term time.
• Classes run in four 10-week blocks over the academic year.
• Classes run on a continuous enrolment basis (there is no start or end date).

Not suitable for beginners or people with only an elementary level of English.

At the City of Liverpool College, iff your first language is not English, our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses will help to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. As your language skills improve, you will gain confidence and find it easier to live, work and study in the UK. You will study throughout the year and at a time to fit in with your work and home commitments. There are no formal entry requirements but you will be asked to complete an initial assessment so that you can begin your studies at the right level. Many courses are FREE, and are taught by a team of dedicated language specialists. We offer ESOL for 16-18yrs olds and adults and you will gain a city and guilds qualification at the end of your course. Courses are based in the College’s Learning Exchange Building on Roscoe Street (L1 9DW). If you want to know more, please look at our website or email us.

“Knowsley FACE is the Council’s adult education provider. We offer a range of courses including accredited and non accredited provision. We deliver our courses across a range of Knowsley Centres for Learning, libraries, primary schools and community venues. Our courses are predominately evening provision within the Centres for Learning. Our daytime provision is delivered in Children’s Centre’s, community venues, primary schools (Family Learning courses) and Knowsley Libraries.”