ESOL Courses
English courses for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Learning a new language opens doors to new opportunities.
We have courses at all levels in ESOL all aimed at helping you to learn English for everyday use, to gain employment and to settle into life in the UK. By studying an ESOL course you will improve your overall communication skills from speaking to listening and reading and writing in English, you will also learn about life, work and volunteering in England and can gain nationally recognised qualifications in both English and maths.
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ESOL Advice Service
If you live in Manchester or Greater Manchester and want to learn English, the Manchester ESOL Advice Service is here to help you. Not only can they help with your studies and make sure that you’re on the right course, but 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 ESOL Advice Service website and complete the online assessment and one of the team will contact you.
How will I be taught?
All our ESOL courses are delivered in person with classroom-based learning.
You may also be required to carry out some level of online independent study in between sessions and will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC and a good internet connection to do this.
Don’t worry if this is a new way of learning for you – our tutors will explain how online learning works and support you to do this. We also host Skill Up drop in workshops where you can brush up on your digital skills to help support your learning.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements vary for each of our courses and before you start you will be assessed to ensure you join the right level course for you.
You will be able to find more information about the requirements needed for your chosen course by contacting our support team on 0161 291 6733, emailing us at maes.info@manchester.gov.uk or by contacting the ESOL advice service.
ESOL Courses
Select the course that you are interested in from the list below to find out more.
This course is suitable for adults who speak another language and want to improve their English to gain employment or improve their current career. You will improve 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 maths.
- Start date(s): Flexible
- Duration: 40 weeks
- Location(s): Abraham Moss, Greenheys, Ida Kinsey House, Levenshulme Inspire, Longsight
- Day: Multiple – varies depending on your location, please enquire for further info.
- Time: Multiple – varies depending on your location, please enquire for further info.
If you’re an adult who speaks another language and 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 maths qualification or join higher level studies of ESOL with us.
- Start date(s): Flexible
- Duration: 40 weeks
- Location(s): Abraham Moss, Forum, Greenheys, Ida Kinsey House, Levenshulme Inspire, Longsight, Online, Sacred Heart, The Avenue, Withington
- Day: Multiple – varies depending on your location, please enquire for further info.
- Time: Multiple – varies depending on your location, please enquire for further info.
Other learning opportunities
Alongside our ESOL course offering, we also offer the following learning opportunity:
- Talk English: We also run Talk English courses and activities where you can learn English in a community venue near your home. Along with many others from your community and volunteers who are there to support you and help you practice, you can improve your speaking and listening skills by getting involved in activities and clubs.
Help and support
You also will find a range of support on offer when you study with MAES. From our friendly and enthusiastic business support team, located in our learning centres, to our well-qualified and committed tutors.
We are also home to Make it Happen – a service run by our dedicated Careers and Progression team who can provide expert knowledge and personalised support to prepare you for the next stage in your career. Find out more below.
