English Courses
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English courses to suit everyone
Achieving a good standard of English will help you secure a new job, get the promotion you deserve or help you gain the qualifications you need for your chosen career.
MAES English provides a wide range of free English courses. We offer face-to-face and online teaching so you can learn at home or come into one of local centres where our friendly, dedicated and supportive team of English tutors will help you develop your English skills, whatever your starting point.
Learners attending an Online class will be expected to attend face to face sessions from time to time for exam preparation and exams.
You can always pop into one of our centres to find out more.
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Our courses
Our English Courses
| Course Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English | An intensive one-year course for adults who need to gain GCSE English in order to gain employment and/or progress to Higher Education (HE). | 32 weeks |
| Foundation for GCSE English | This course is for adults who want to improve their skills to move to be GCSE-ready. | 32 weeks |
| English Skills for Work | A short course to enhance your employment prospects, to help you work on your skills, become an effective communicator and to present yourself confidently. | 6 weeks |
| Functional Skills in English - Entry to Level 2 | Functional skills is a nationally recognised qualification useful for gaining employment, retraining or advancing your career. | Short and long courses available |
| English Skills with Grammar Support | Courses for speakers of other languages who have excellent speaking and listening skills, but need to improve their reading and writing. Available at Levels 1 and 2. | Short and long courses available |
| Book Club | Rediscover your love of reading and become a more confident and critical reader. | 10 weeks |
| Creative Writing | Explore different styles of writing and develop your skills through creating your own work. | 4 weeks |
