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.
This course is designed to help Ukrainian refugees both – children and adults to start using English language in their life as soon as possible and to improve existing skills.
We provide ESOL classes to 16-18 and 19+ learners. In addition, we also offer enrichment and employability opportunities to help integrate learners into the community and provide motivation to progress in the future.
Covering the four main skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, learners will gain nationally recognised qualifications in English language, with optional units on computing and maths skills. In addition, they will learn about UK culture and take part in events to celebrate their own. They’ll also take part in activities to develop job interview skills, and develop the confidence to live, study and work in the UK successfully.
We enrich the lives of our learners whilst they are studying with us by developing their skills, knowledge and behaviours. Enrichment is integral to the department and we offer the learners employability skills which are referred to in lessons, extra sessions, on display boards and through events. Volunteer opportunities are available for learners as are work experience opportunities and access to career advice meetings for each ESOL learner.
ESOL Skills for life, Functional Skills Maths, Digital Skills, Employability Skills, British Culture, ESOL Family Learning, ESOL to GCSE.
Currently we specialise in conversational English catering for new immigrant arrivals in Stockport. We also run an introduction to Citizenship to help new arrivals as they settle.
We provide high quality online and classroom-based English language courses. We regularly deliver General English, IELTS preparation, Trinity SELT Visa preparation. But we also specialise in creating bespoke packages to suit individual needs. Our courses are usually delivered one-to-to one one a flexible basis so you can study at a time that suits you! Our students come from the UK and all over the world. Flexible payment plans are also available.
At BwD Adult Learning we run ESOL courses, amongst many other learning opportunities, from our two main centres together with a range of Community Venues, including Bangor Street Community Centre.
We offer courses from Pre-Entry to Entry 3 both accredited and non-accredited.
ESOL Referrals from Partners:
In terms of referring learners, here’s a link to the form which we ask partners to complete: https://forms.office.com/r/zHqdyJq2Nu
ESOL self-referrals from potential learners:
And learners can refer themselves by contacting us at [email protected] or calling 01254 507720.
They can also walk-in to one of our centres:
Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre
2 Arthur Way
Blackburn
BB2 1QP
Or
Audley Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Pringle Street
Blackburn
BB1 1SF
Please email or call us for more information or to join an ESOL course.
A part of Greater Manchester ESOL. We offer funded ESOL courses in 11 locations across Manchester from Pre Entry to Level 1. Complete our online form to find a provider near you. We offer: ESOL – English for Work ESOL – Everyday English.