Beginner's ESOL Course

This welcoming course is for adults who are beginning to learn English or who know only a small amount of English. Learners will develop the essential language needed for everyday life in the UK. Lessons will focus on practical communication and will help learners become more confident speaking and understanding English.

The course may include:

– Introducing yourself and sharing personal information
– Numbers, dates, times and appointments
– Shopping, money and everyday services
– Health and wellbeing
– Family, home and daily routines
– Travel and asking for directions
– Understanding simple forms, signs and messages
– Reading and writing short sentences

What You’ll Learn

Each week, you’ll explore a new topic through engaging lessons focused on:

– Speaking and listening
– Reading and writing
– Grammar and vocabulary

Topics include:

– Life in the UK
– Sport and exercise
– The Health Service
– Technology
– Lifelong learning
– Local communities
– Working lives
– Education and schools

How You’ll Learn

– No exams! Instead of formal testing, we assess your progress through regular class activities so you always know how you’re doing.
– After each session, you’ll receive a vocabulary list and/or grammar summary to review at home.
– We revisit this material in the next class to help strengthen your learning.

By the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To:

– Communicate confidently in everyday situations
– Speak with native English speakers
– Understand UK systems such as healthcare and education
– Engage with your local community and support services
– Prepare for further education, volunteering, or employment

Eligibility

For learners who:

– Live in West Berkshire
-Are UK citizens, have Settled Status, or are entitled to UK public funds
– Can provide a Biometric Visa and proof of address

If you are an asylum seeker, you must have been living in the UK for at least six months before applying.

If you’re unsure about your eligibility, please contact us — we’re happy to help.

Course details

Indicative level: Pre-entry to Entry 1

Approximate CEFR level: Pre-A1 to A1

Format: Face-to-face

Location: Newbury

Length: 30 weeks

Start/end: 15/09/2026 – 18/05/2027

Course cost: Special discount of £25 as resources fee for the academic year

Additional Info

📚 Learners will need to purchase a workbook and coursebook.
🕒 Classes are held weekly with supportive, friendly teachers.