ESOL Classes
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ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages
Would you like to improve your current English skills or perhaps remember areas you may have forgotten? Open University has a variety of free online classes for you:
Everyday English 1 and Everyday English 2
If you need more extensive studies, are beginner or improver - then see the list of ESOL courses available in East and Central Devon below.
Location, contact details |
Name and description of the course |
Funding, qualifications by the end of the course |
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Exeter college In person in Exeter Email: adultESOL@exe-coll.ac.uk or lauragrix@exe-coll.ac.uk Telephone: 01392 800 840 |
Skills for Life ESOL course at 5 levels, focussing on communication skills. Contact to determine your level and sign up. |
Free if eligible. Funded by government’s National Careers service. This course offers qualifications. |
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Exeter college In person in Exeter |
Springboard Young adults aged 19-25, whose English skills are not yet at Level 2. The course enables the learners to progress to an Apprenticeship or to GCSE English and Maths or Level 2 ESOL. Learners follow an intensive English Language programme. Opportunity to study additional qualifications such as Maths and Essential Digital Skills. |
Free if eligible This course offers qualifications ESOL qualifications at their appropriate level. |
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Exeter college In person in Exeter Email: debbiehooper@exetercoll.ac.uk beckywooton@exetercoll.ac.uk Chrispetheram@exetercoll.ac.uk |
Young ESOL Plus (YES plus) “YES Plus” for learners aged 16-19. You will study English, Maths, Personal and Social Development and ICT. This course is suitable for young people who have recently arrived in the UK and who want to study on a full time English course |
Free if eligible. Following qualifications on this course: ESOL Skills for Life Speaking and Listening (Entry 1-Level 1) ESOL Skills for Life Reading (Entry 1 – Level 1) ESOL Skills for Life Writing (Entry 1 – Level 1 according to individual level) Functional Skills Maths (Entry 1 – Level 1 ) |
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Exeter college In person in Exeter For more information, please contact: adultESOL@exe-coll.ac.uk or lauragrix@exe-coll.ac.uk. |
OET – Occupation English Test A qualification for medically trained people wanting to practice in the UK. OET is the international English language test that assesses the language communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practise in an English-speaking environment. OET has been developed specifically for 12 healthcare professions. |
Free if eligible. Test results and confirmation. |
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Learn Devon Online |
Wide range of classes and Webinars including :
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Free if eligible. For qualifications in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), up to and including Level 2. |
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Flash academy ESOL online |
ESOL course “Strengthen your English skills” Learn vocabulary on a range of topics, play interactive games, earn XP points. Access on any device. |
Free to refugees Online |
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St Sidwell’s – Online |
ESOL classes. Taught by volunteer teachers, open to everyone who wants to improve their English Full range of levels and timetable: St Sidwell's Community Centre ESOL classes |
Free |
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FlashAcademy Learning Platform Online. To register, please complete the application form: |
ESOL learning app can be accessed on any smart phone, tablet or computer device. You can choose to learn English in your own time with you home language. Your license will last for 6 months. You need to live in the South West of England in order to join. Places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first served basis. |
Free Online |
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Duolingo app |
Online app |
Free basic program |
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STEP Ukraine – Online Enrol via on-line form: STEP Ukraine |
Intensive 12-week ESOL and employment program which can be done online. They also provide employment support. |
Free
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Belmont Chapel, Western Way, Exeter, EX1 2DB Phone: 01392 258029 Email: office@belmontexeter.church
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Conversation group. Support for international women during school term-time. Thursday mornings 9.30am - 11.30 am – Information Café – a place of welcome for women from around the world: make friends, practise English and learn more about Exeter and local customs. Pre-school children are welcome. Women are welcome to turn up at Belmont Chapel on the day and join in or email for more information. |
There is a charge of £1.00 on Thursday mornings. |
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Online over Zoom. Jennifer Schoen ESOL Volunteer Manager Mobile: 07950 777864 (only on Wednesdays) Office number: 01392682185 For more information and to sign up, email ESOL@refugeesupportdevon.org.uk |
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Free for refugees |
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St Leonard’s Church, Exeter. In person Usually St Leonard’s Church, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4NG, but please check the link below for venue changes. More information: International English Cafe or contact office@stleonards.church. |
International English Café – Come along to meet new people, practise your English and learn about Exeter and UK life. This is a friendly and relaxed session for all levels of English. Tea, coffee and cake available. When: Sundays at 4:45pm. Running every week in term time. |
Free |
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Christ Church Hall – Exmouth In person Christ Church Hall, 29 North Street, Exmouth, EX8 1JZ. Contact Naomi for further information: naomi@stsidwells.org.uk Call: 01392 666222 |
English classes: Tuesday 10.00am to 12.00pm: Intermediate class Thursday 3.30pm to 5.30pm: Beginner class
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Free |
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Learn Devon – Exmouth In person The Kennaway Centre, 10-12 Victoria Road, Exmouth EX8 1DL . To enroll, call 01395 223851 or email learndevon@devon.gov.uk.
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English Classes Thursdays from 7th September, 6pm-9pm: Reading for speakers of other languages Tuesdays from 19th September, 9:30am-12pm: Writing for speakers of other languages Wednesdays from 20th September, 9:30am-12pm: Reading for speakers of other languages |
Free |
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Exmouth Library In person Sim and Joanna joannacant@gmail.com; simtaylor2015@gmail.com Exmouth Library 01395 272677 |
English Conversation Class Every Friday afternoon between 2:00pm and 3:15pm. All welcome, informal & fun. |
Free
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Honiton Library In person 50 New Street, EX14 1BS Contact Naomi for further information: |
English classes Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.30pm: Mixed levels
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Free |
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Ottery St Mary In person Ottery St Mary, the Feoffee Room, Brook Street, EX11 1EZ. Call: 01404 811193 Email: peterh.faithfull@gmail.com |
Classes are currently paused due to lack of attendance, but please get in touch with Peter Faithfull using the details below if you’re interested in having English lessons or volunteering to teach a class
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Free |
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All Saints Church – Sidmouth In person All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8ES Contact Naomi for further information: naomi@stsidwells.org.uk Call: 01392 666222
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St Sidwell’s Community Centre volunteer-led English classes:
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Free |
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Woolbrook News, Sidmouth In person Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9UZ Contact Maureen for further information: mothurlow@gmail.com |
English conversation classes Friendly and welcoming environment.
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Free
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Open University Online Free online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland. Безкоштовні онлайн-ресурси для українців, які проживають у Великобританії та Ірландії openlearn@open.ac.uk, 0300 303 5303 between the hours of 08:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday |
English, Maths, CV help Some pages are in Ukrainian. online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland |
Free |
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Access to multilingual book platform for free for families from Ukraine. This includes audio books too. |
Free |
There are also ESOL websites and apps for younger age groups:
Younger children
Free printable books for early reading
LearnEnglish Kids: free games, stories and activities for children. There is also advice for parents on supporting children to learn English, and information about English courses for children
Learning Village: Resource for supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) students between 6 to 16 years old. Also provides resources for SEND learners
Twinkl: teaching and learning resources to support EAL in early years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Badger Learning is publishing 6 eBooks in a dual-language format, with English and Ukrainian text side by side. Suitable for children in key stages 2 and 3. Badger Learning is offering these as free resources to schools to support
Teenagers
Language nut English offers free language learning resources for supporting Ukrainians to learn English at school or independently (covers proficiency levels CEFR A1 to B2)
Future Learn: Free online 4-week course to help people learn basic individual skills (join with ‘limited access’ for the free 4-week course).
LearnEnglish Teens: improve English with reading, writing and listening practice, tips for exams, grammar and vocabulary exercises, and games and videos.
News in levels: learn 3,000 words in English by reading and listening to news articles at different levels.
Babbel is an online language learning platform offering native Ukrainian speakers the opportunity to learn German, Polish or English through free self-study lessons
The Duolingo English Test is a CEFR-aligned test of English proficiency and is recognised by some universities and education providers who can get this test for free for their Ukrainian students. They provide information about how to access free Duolingo English Test coupons
Racing to English – English language activities for children and adults learning EAL, ESOL or EFL.