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English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

Improving your English can help you get more out of your life in the UK. It will also help if you want to study, improve your CV, or apply to become a British citizen.

ESOL at Dragon Hall is on Wednesdays at 13:00 to 15:00
We also have a creche available during the class.

Improving your English
If English isn’t your main language, you can do a course to help you improve your English. These courses are called ESOL or English for Speakers of other Languages.
Improving your English will make it easier to:
• talk to doctors and teachers
• understand the laws and customs of the UK
• do a course and get a qualification
• help your child with homework
• pass the Life in the UK test and become a British citizen

What does an ESOL course involve?
ESOL courses cover:
• speaking and listening
• reading and writing
• vocabulary
• punctuation and grammar
There are courses at different levels so you’ll be able to start at the right level for you.
Advice in other languages
If you’d like advice on learning and careers, you can speak to a Careers Advice Service advisor in the following languages:
• Farsi – 0800 0931116
• French – 0800 093 1115
• Gujarati – 0800 093 1119
• Punjabi – 0800 093 1333
• Polish – 0800 093 1114
• Somali – 0800 093 1555
• Sylheti – 0800 093 1444
• Urdu – 0800 093 1118
• Welsh – 0800 100 900
The helplines are available from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday.