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English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

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English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

NEW COURSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER – details coming soon! 

course code
5257
Availability
This course is nearly full.
Start
15 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
12 weeks
Times
Full time - all week 09:15-16:30

where
location to be advised
fees

free 


ESOL: Everyday English - Reading and Writing

This course is for people who are already able to speak and listen in simple situations and who can read and write very simple key words.

course code
5212
Availability
This course is nearly full.
Start
28 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Mon 12:15-14:45

where
Westcott House  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 


ESOL: Everyday English - Speaking and Listening

This course is for people who can already speak a little English and who want to build their skills to enable them to listen and speak clearly in simple situations.

course code
5218
Availability
This course is nearly full.
Start
29 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Tue 09:15-11:45

where
Workshed Swindon  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 


course code
5219
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
29 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Tue 12:00-14:30

where
Workshed Swindon  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 


ESOL: Moving on with English - Speaking and Listening

This course is for speakers of other languages who already have a basic level of English and are ready to increase their speaking and listening skills.

course code
5208
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
28 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Mon 09:15-11:45

where
Westcott House  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 


ESOL: New to English - Speaking and Listening

This is a beginners course. English for those who speak another first language and want to learn English.

course code
5129
Availability
This course is full. Please contact us on 01793 466482 to be added to the queue.
Start
23 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Mon x8 Wed x2 10:00-12:30

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

free 


course code
5130
Availability
This course is nearly full.
Start
22 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Tue 10:00-12:30

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

free 


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.