Courses

English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

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ESOL English for work

English for Work is for people who use English as a second language and want to know how to look and apply for work in the UK.

5065

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

14 Jan 2025 (Spring)

8 weeks

Tue 12:00-14:30


The Workshed  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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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.

5104

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

13 Jan 2025 (Spring)

10 weeks

Mon 09:15-11:45


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

free 

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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.

5105

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

13 Jan 2025 (Spring)

10 weeks

Mon 12:15-14:45


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

free 

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5118

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

15 Jan 2025 (Spring)

10 weeks

Wed 12:15-14:15


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

free 

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ESOL: Moving on with English - Reading and Writing

This course is for people who have achieved a basic level of speaking and listening skills and who can already recognise a limited number of key words and read simple sentences.

5106

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

14 Jan 2025 (Spring)

10 weeks

Tue 09:15-12:45


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

free 

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ESOL: New to English

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

5010

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

17 Sep 2024 (Autumn)

11 weeks

Tue 09:15-11:45


Wyvern Theatre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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5012

Availability  This course is nearly full. 

17 Sep 2024 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Tue times vary


Drove Primary School  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

free 

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5074

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

13 Jan 2025 (Spring)

10 weeks

Mon 10:00-12:30


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

free 

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5075

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

14 Jan 2025 (Spring)

10 weeks

Tue 10:00-12:30


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

free 

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5130

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

22 Apr 2025 (Spring)

10 weeks

Tue 10:00-12:30


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

free 

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5129

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

23 Apr 2025 (Spring)

10 weeks

Mon x8 Wed x2 10:00-12:30


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

free 

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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.