ESOL
LEARNING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION
WELCOME
Find out where you can access courses to learn English throughout the Liverpool City Region.
It can be both exciting and daunting to move to a new country or new area within the same country especially if the native language is not the same as the language spoken or understood by you.
But! Help is not too far away…
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The Liverpool City Region is made up of 6 key areas: Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.
There are courses available in each area where you can attend courses to learn to write, speak and read the English language.
COURSES NEAR YOU
The following sections are one of the 6 areas that make up the Liverpool City Region from the map above. Each of these areas will detail information available for courses in that area where you can attend courses to learn the English language.
HALTON
There are a number of courses available throughout the Halton area to learn the English language. These can vary in length and duration.
- Halton Council based in Widnes, provide English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: www.halton.gov.uk/adultlearning
- Riverside College also in Widnes and Runcorn, provide English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/course/english-speakers-other-languages-esol/
Additional links are available for each course for you to click on to find out more or to register.
Provider Name | ESOL Course Title | Enrolment Enquiry Contact Details | Website |
Halton Borough Council | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | adult.learning@halton.gov.uk Tel 01515117788 | www.halton.gov.uk/adultlearning |
Riverside College | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | 0151 257 2800 | https://www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/course/english-speakers-other-languages-esol/ |
Workers Educational Association | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | 0300 303 3464 | https://www.wea.org.uk/ |
Workers Educational Association | Get Ready for ESOL (Speaking & Listening) | 0300 303 3464 | https://www.wea.org.uk/ |
Workers Educational Association | Get Ready for ESOL (Writing) | 0300 303 3464 | https://www.wea.org.uk/ |
KNOWSLEY
There are a number of courses available throughout the Knowsley area to learn the English language. These can vary in length and duration.
- Knowsley Council based in Huyton, provide English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: www.knowsleyface.co.uk
- Knowsley College in Huyton provides English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk/adult-courses/esol/
Additional links are available for each course for you to click on to find out more or to register.
Provider Name | ESOL Course Title | Enrolment Enquiry Contact Details | Website |
Knowsley Council | English Language Development | 07810 053971 | www.knowsleyface.co.uk |
Knowsley College | English for Speakers of Other Languages | 0151 477 5850 | https://www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk/adult-courses/esol/ |
LIVERPOOL
There are a number of courses available throughout the City of Liverpool to learn the English language. These can vary in length and duration.
- Liverpool City Council based in the city centre, provide English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://liverpool.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-learning/
- City of Liverpool College in the city centre provides English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages/
Additional links are available for each course for you to click on to find out more or to register.
Provider Name | ESOL Course Title | Enrolment Enquiry Contact Details | Website |
Complete Skills Solutions | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | info@completeskillssolutions.co.uk | https://completeskillssolutions.co.uk/training/esol/ |
Liverpool City Council | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | Skillscheckapplication2024-25@liverpool.gov.uk | https://liverpool.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-learning/ |
Liverpool City Council | Award in Living and Working in the UK | Skillscheckapplication2024-25@liverpool.gov.uk | https://liverpool.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-learning/ |
Southport College | ESOL for Beginners | 01704 500606 | www.southport.ac.uk |
Southport College | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | 01704 500606 | www.southport.ac.uk |
Warrington & Vale Royal College | ESOL | 01925 494400 | English For Other Languages | Warrington & Vale Royal College (wvr.ac.uk) |
Womens Technology Training Ltd | ESOL | 0151 709 4356 | www.blackburnehouse.co.uk |
Workers Educational Association | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | 0300 303 3464 | https://www.wea.org.uk/ |
Workers Educational Association | ESOL for Life & Work (Literacy) | 0300 303 3464 | https://www.wea.org.uk/ |
Workers Educational Association | First Steps in ESOL | 0300 303 3464 | https://www.wea.org.uk/ |
Workers Educational Association | Get Ready for ESOL (Reading) | 0300 303 3464 | https://www.wea.org.uk/ |
Workers Educational Association | Get Ready for ESOL (Speaking & Listening) | 0300 303 3464 | https://www.wea.org.uk/ |
City of Liverpool College | English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | 0151 252 3000 | https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages/ |
SEFTON
There are a number of courses available throughout the Sefton area to learn the English language. These can vary in length and duration.
- Sefton Council based in the Bootle, provide English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://www.sefton.gov.uk/community-learning/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-esol-courses/
- Hugh Baird College based in Bootle and Southport College provide English language support.
Hugh Baird College can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://hughbaird.ac.uk/details/college/ucd:ESOL
Southport College can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://www.southport.ac.uk/adultlearners/subjects-and-courses/esol
Additional links are available for each course for you to click on to find out more or to register.
Provider Name | ESOL Course Title | Enrolment Enquiry Contact Details | Website |
Hugh Baird College | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | 0151 353 4444 | https://hughbaird.ac.uk/details/college/ucd:ESOL |
Hugh Baird College | ESOL – Digital Skills | 0151 353 4444 | https://hughbaird.ac.uk/details/in-year/ucd:ESOLDIGITAL |
Hugh Baird College | ESOL for Construction | 0151 353 4444 | https://hughbaird.ac.uk/details/in-year/ucd:ESOLCONSTRUCTION |
Hugh Baird College | ESOL for Hairdressing | 0151 353 4444 | https://hughbaird.ac.uk/details/in-year/ucd:ESOLHAIR |
Hugh Baird College | ESOL for Health Work | 0151 353 4444 | https://hughbaird.ac.uk/details/in-year/ucd:ESOLHEALTH |
Hugh Baird College | Award in Volunteering to Support English Language Teaching and Learning | 0151 353 4444 | https://hughbaird.ac.uk/details/in-year/ucd:ESOLVOL |
Sefton Council | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | 0151 934 4546 | https://www.sefton.gov.uk/community-learning/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-esol-courses/ |
Southport College | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | 01704 500606 | www.southport.ac.uk |
Workers Educational Association | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | 0300 303 3464 | https://www.wea.org.uk/ |
ST HELENS
There are a number of courses available throughout the St Helens area to learn the English language. These can vary in length and duration.
- St Helens Council based in the town centre, provide English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/article/2927/ESOL
- St Helens College based in the town centre provide English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/subject-areas/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-esol/?ucterms=category:english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-esol.*
Additional links are available for each course for you to click on to find out more or to register.
Provider Name | ESOL Course Title | Enrolment Enquiry Contact Details | Website |
St Helens Council | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | adultlearning@sthelens.gov.uk | ESOL – St Helens Borough Council |
St Helens Council | ESOL Pre Entry | adultlearning@sthelens.gov.uk | ESOL – St Helens Borough Council |
St Helens Council | ESOL Family Learning | adultlearning@sthelens.gov.uk | ESOL – St Helens Borough Council |
St Helens Council | ESOL Moving Up | adultlearning@sthelens.gov.uk | ESOL – St Helens Borough Council |
St Helens Council | ESOL Moving On | adultlearning@sthelens.gov.uk | ESOL – St Helens Borough Council |
St Helens Council | ESOL – Read, Write & Say More! | adultlearning@sthelens.gov.uk | ESOL – St Helens Borough Council |
St Helens Council | ESOL – Gramma Support | adultlearning@sthelens.gov.uk | ESOL – St Helens Borough Council |
St Helens College | English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | 01744 733766 | https://www.sthelens.ac.uk/subject-areas/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-esol/?ucterms=category:english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-esol.* |
WIRRAL
There are a number of courses available throughout the Wirral area to learn the English language. These can vary in length and duration.
- Wirral Council based in Birkenhead, provide English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://www.wirral.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-learning
- Wirral Met College based in Birkenhead provide English language support.
This can be accessed by CLICKING HERE or by visiting: https://www.wmc.ac.uk/courses/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-x999
Additional links are available for each course for you to click on to find out more or to register.
Provider Name | ESOL Course Title | Enrolment Enquiry Contact Details | Website |
Wirral College | ESOL Skills for Life | 0151 551 7777 | https://www.wmc.ac.uk/courses/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-x999 |
Wirral College | ESOL – Literacy Support | 0151 551 7777 | https://www.wmc.ac.uk/courses/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-x999 |
Wirral College | ESOL Pre Entry | 0151 551 7777 | https://www.wmc.ac.uk/courses/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-x999 |
Wirral College | ESOL – Reading | 0151 551 7777 | https://www.wmc.ac.uk/courses/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-x999 |
Wirral Council | ESOL – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening | lifelonglearning@wirral.gov.uk | https://www.wirral.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-learning |