Courses

English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

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English for Work

This course is for those who already speak conversational English and are ready to move into work. This course familiarises participants with words and terms used when job searching and applying for jobs.

4864

Availability  This course is available for enrolment.  10places

26 Apr 2024 (Spring)

8 weeks

Fri 09:30-12:00


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free 

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ESOL: New to English - speaking and listening

Complete beginners - Learn English for those who speak another first language. This course concentrates on Speaking and Listening

4847

Availability  This course is available for enrolment.  6places

08 Feb 2024 (Spring)

20 weeks

Thu 10:00-12:00


Marriott Hotel  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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4850

Availability  This course is available for enrolment.  3places

15 Apr 2024 (Spring)

9 weeks

Mon 10:00-12:30


Voluntary Action Swindon  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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4920

Availability  This course is available for enrolment.  10places

23 Apr 2024 (Spring)

10 weeks

Tue 09:15-11:45


Drove Primary School  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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4921

Availability  This course is available for enrolment.  10places

23 Apr 2024 (Spring)

10 weeks

Tue 12:15-14:45


Drove Primary School  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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Everyday English - Speaking and Listening

Spoken English for adults who can speak a little English

4919

Availability  This course is available for enrolment.  10places

22 Apr 2024 (Spring)

10 weeks

Mon 09:15-11:45


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free 

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Everyday English - Reading and Writing

Everyday English for those who have some basic English language, with a focus on reading and writing.

4863

Availability  This course is available for enrolment.  10places

23 Apr 2024 (Spring)

10 weeks

Tue 12:15-14:45


Parish Offices  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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Moving on with English - Speaking & Listening

This course is for those who have achieved a basic level of English and are ready to improve.

4861

Availability  This course is available for enrolment.  10places

23 Apr 2024 (Spring)

10 weeks

Tue 09:15-11:45


Parish Offices  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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4862

Availability  This course is available for enrolment.  10places

24 Apr 2024 (Spring)

10 weeks

Wed times vary


Hazelwood Academy  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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Our adult community learning service provides more than 100 free courses, enrolling over 750 eligible learners, in 40 locations a year.

We offer opportunities for residents to gain new skills in subjects like health and wellbeing, maths, english and IT, or to help them prepare to return to work.

What should I do next?

You may want to enrol on a course to help you return to work or improve your skills. Perhaps you want to gain some confidence or maybe you just want to be able to help your child with maths and english.

We can offer you impartial advice about getting back into learning. We can also provide information about all learning opportunities across Swindon including the local colleges and other training providers. We can help you find the right next step.

You can also contact the National Careers Service, who offer impartial advice on careers, skills and the labour market in England.

Volunteering opportunities

The Adult Community Learning Team are keen to recruit local residents as volunteers to help our tutors and learners within the classroom and learning groups. To get involved or to find out more, contact us using the details below.