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Manchester Adult Education Service

Learning a new language opens doors to new opportunities. We offer ESOL courses at all levels from complete beginners to Level 1. We can help you develop your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for everyday life or help you gain employment. 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 – If you want to improve your English for everyday life in the UK and to support your family, this course is for you. You will improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and computer skills, and learn about life, work and volunteering in the UK. There is also the opportunity to gain a functional skills maths qualification or join higher level studies of ESOL.

ESOL – Everyday English – This course is suitable for adults who want to improve their English to gain employment or improve their current career. You will develop your overall reading, presentation and writing skills, find and apply for jobs online and learn all about life, work and volunteering in the UK. You may also be able to take national qualifications in ESOL and functional skills maths.

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.

Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale CVS

BPRCVS represents the local communities and residents of Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. We actively support the development of initiatives aiming to improve the lives of our local communities. Our members and participants help us to develop a network for knowledge and information to enable the voice of the sector. This is especially important for the smaller VCF organisations who can struggle to be heard. BPRCVS attends strategic and community networks regularly so that we can stay informed on future plans and developments and in turn provide the relevant representation and support to communities and residents.

Migrant Support

Migrant Support is a registered charity based in Manchester, aimed to support the most vulnerable migrants living in GM that promotes social inclusion and fair approach to migration. Main activities: integration hubs; provision of English language and British life – in the UK sessions; employability support, IT and digital support groups, well-being activities such as football sessions and walking clubs. Volunteering opportunities and information and advice drop-in. The charity also runs a media project called migrant echoes aimed to encourage people from migrant backgrounds to share their experiences and MiZest Vegan Café aims to support people to gain experience in the catering industry. We provide ESOL classes with exercise and ESOL for HKBNO’s. Classes vary from informal ESOL classes to Ascentis-accredited courses according to your level. Teachers will help you improve your communication skills and prepare you for exams.

All ESOL learners have access to Mathematics, IT, Art, and Well-being classes.

Talk English Rochdale

PE / E1 unaccredited courses delivered in community settings by qualified tutors and trained volunteers

The Greenhouse Multi-Cultural Arts and Play Project

The Greenhouse Project exists to enable children, young people and their communities to access support.

Cheshire Language Academy

Our courses are fully streamed. We offer general courses and exam courses. You will study reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar with experienced and qualified ESOL tutors. We also organise social events and our groups are very friendly.

Warrington Disability Partnership

Bury Adult Learning Service

Bury Adult Learning Service provide part-time adult education courses including ESOL, maths, IT, arts & crafts, languages, cookery, plus courses for people with additional learning needs. Their provision is based in the centre of Bury, very close to the bus and Metrolink station. For ESOL they deliver classes from Pre-Entry to Level 1, where learners are given the opportunity to take speaking & listening, writing and reading exams. They also offer ESOL for Work courses for those learners that might not want to do exams but want to move into employment. Most lessons are during the day, but they also have evening classes. Bury College also offers additional support through Student Services which may include help with the costs of travelling to college, counselling and mental health support, additional learning support and welfare advice. 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.