English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

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ESOL - Getting Started with Maths (Pre-Entry)

Beginners maths for those that speak English as a second language.

4754

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 10 places

01 Nov 2023 (Autumn)

6 weeks

Wed 09:30-14:30


Civic Offices  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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ESOL - New to English: speaking and listening for parents & carers of Drove Primary school children

Complete beginners - Learn English for those who speak another first language. This course concentrates on Speaking and Listening

4713

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 6 places

12 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Tue 09:15-11:45


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

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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4714

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 10 places

12 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Tue 12:15-14:45


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

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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ESOL Moving on - Reading

This course is for those who can speak basic English and want to improve their reading of English

4743

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 3 places

11 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Mon 09:15-11:45


Civic Offices  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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4744

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 5 places

11 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Mon 12:15-14:45


Civic Offices  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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4745

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 9 places

14 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Thu 13:15-15:45


Civic Offices  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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4742

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 10 places

15 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Fri 09:15-11:45


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

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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ESOL: New to English - speaking and listening

Complete beginners - Learn English for those who speak another first language. This course concentrates on Speaking and Listening

4699

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 5 places

11 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Mon x10 Wed x2 10:00-12:30


Swindon Advice and Support Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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4757

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 8 places

11 Oct 2023 (Autumn)

10 weeks

Wed 09:15-11:45


Broadgreen Community Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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4758

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 8 places

11 Oct 2023 (Autumn)

10 weeks

Wed 12:15-14:45


Broadgreen Community Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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Everyday English - Reading

Everyday English for those who have some basic English language, with a focus on reading.

4715

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 10 places

15 Sep 2023 (Unconfirmed)

12 weeks

Fri 09:15-11:45


Civic Offices  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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4716

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 8 places

15 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Thu x1 Fri x11 12:15-14:45


Civic Offices  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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Everyday English - Speaking and Listening Hazlewood Parents

Spoken English for adults who can speak a little English

4746

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 10 places

20 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

10 weeks

Wed 12:30-15:00


Hazelwood Academy  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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Moving On with Reading - Marriott Hotel residents only

Spoken English for adults who can speak a little English

4717

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 19 places

12 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Tue 09:15-11:45


Central Community Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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Moving on with Reading ESOL online

This course is for those who can speak basic English and want to improve their reading of English

4718

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 9 places

14 Sep 2023 (Autumn)

12 weeks

Thu 09:15-11:45


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

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

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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.

For other volunteering opportunities, visit Volunteer Centre Swindon.