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ESOL classes (online)

Salford City College

Salford City College offers ESOL courses at six qualification levels from Pre-Entry to Level 2, where learners are given the opportunity to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing ESOL courses are held at these venues:

Future Skills at Media City UK, Dakota Avenue, M50 2PU
City Skills, Lissadel Street, M6 6AP

The courses allow students to develop skills that are essential in the world of work, such as teamwork and being able to communicate with confidence. Students will have the opportunity to achieve nationally accredited qualifications and to meet new people, make friends and participate in a variety of trips, visits, college events and celebrations. They can offer financial support with travelling to college, childcare and a bursary to eligible students. How to apply for ESOL classes: If you live in Manchester or Greater Manchester and want to learn English, Manchester ESOL Advice Service can help you find the right learning opportunity. They can also signpost you to other support if you’re new to the UK. To find out which course is right for you, go to the GM ESOL Advice Service website and fill in a short enquiry form for the borough of Greater Manchester where you live. You will then be contacted about an ESOL assessment in your local area.

Wigan Adult Community Education (ACE)

This course is free if English is not your first language and you’re looking for work or on a low income. There may be a charge if you are not eligible for free funding, but please call for further information ESOL is delivered term time only, year round, with attendance required for 3 to 6 hours each week. Our courses are designed for residents who want to develop their speaking and listening skills and improve their reading and writing skills for everyday life, work and continuing education.

The Florrie

The Florrie is a charity that has been at the heart of the L8 community for over 130 years. Our stunning Grade II listed Victorian community arts & heritage venue is a social, cultural, educational, and charitable hub for the people of South Liverpool. We offer a wide variety of activities for people of all ages, including Community Hub programs for adults and The Basement Youth Zone for young people. We also provide food support through The Florrie Community Shop and Community Cafe and host a wide range of cultural, musical, and artistic events and exhibitions throughout the year. Florrie Radio, based at The Florrie, showcases music from across Liverpool and Merseyside, providing a platform for local talent and voices. Additionally, we have versatile event spaces available for hire and offer fully inclusive workspaces for small local businesses and charities.

Wirral Met College

If English isn’t your main language, our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses can help you improve all aspects of your language skills. Our ESOL courses offered start at pre-entry up to level 2 and we also offer a community interpreting course. Our experienced staff will support you to improve your English and gain a nationally recognised qualification. Students also learn how to access travel, housing, healthcare and the job market alongside tours of our city region. All classes are held on-campus at Conway Park and are face to face. The ESOL department organises a varied social programme which you can take part in. It includes visits to the theatre, museums and visits to interesting places locally. If you would like to know more, please email or use this form to contact us:

wmc.ac.uk/component/rsform/form/5:contact-us?Itemid=125

Trafford College – Stockport Campus

We offer part-time adult ESOL courses at all levels from Entry 1 to Level 2, in the daytime at Stockport College (part of Trafford College Group). We also have full-time courses for 16-19 year olds. Please enquire for more information.

St. Johns Centre

We are a small Community Centre based in a church hall. We offer adult learning; exercise and other activities for adults and children; and community events. Our Community Hub provides emergency food and fuel top-ups, refers to local food banks, etc. and signposts to other sources of support, as well as hosting Citizens Advice. We are proud of our reputation as a place where everyone in our community is welcomed Our ESOL classes are for pre-entry to entry 3 level. There is a waiting list to join an ESOL course at the moment do please email to be added to the list if you wish. Class times:

Monday ESOL Conversation – 13 – 14.30pm, term time only.
ESOL and Employability – Tuesdays 10-12am.
ESOL and Wellbeing – Fridays 10-12am.
Discover Manchester ESOL Conversation – Fridays 10-11.30 term time only.

Golden Centre of Opportunities

We offer our ESOL Course at entry 1 – level 1 and we also have a Health and Social Care Course available. Also, we provide welfare benefits advice and basic IT Support for people with little to no experience with computers. We also have a work club where we support people create/update their CV’s, help people apply for jobs and prepare for interviews. Class times: Entry 1: 9:30AM – 12:00PM from Monday – Thursday Entry 2: 12:00PM to 2:30PM from Monday – Thursday Entry 3: 9:15AM to 11:45AM from Tuesday – Friday Level 1: 12:15PM to 2:45PM from Tuesday – Friday