English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Are you looking for work but need to improve your English?

We offer two different intensive ESOL for Work courses, both centrally located near the city centre.

• 6-week course (for Entry 3 or Level 1 learners), Mon-Thu, 9:30 am till 2:30 pm
• 13-week course (for Entry 2 or Entry 3 learners), Mon-Thu, 9:15 am – 11:45 am

Who can join?

• Your English should be Entry 2, Entry 3 or Level 1.
• You should be looking for work.
• You need to meet the WMCA eligibility criteria.

What will you learn?

• English grammar
• English vocabulary especially related to jobs and working in the UK
• English pronunciation to help you speak clearly and be understood easily
• Employment related skills such as how to make appointments with agencies, apply for jobs, speak confidently on the phone, talk about your work experience and health and safety requirements
• The courses can include some content on the type(s) of job you are looking for
• A pathway navigator will provide wrap-around support to help you find jobs, settle in Coventry, and progress to other vocational, work-related courses

How to join

To join you need to attend an ESOL assessment. Please email AESclip@coventry.gov.uk to book an appointment.

Don’t forget to bring ID to your appointment.

• If you are a UK National, please bring your birth certificate, driving licence or British passport.
• If you are an EU citizen, please bring your passport/ID card and a share code generated within the last 90 days.
• if you are currently seeking Asylum, please bring your ARC card and Aspen card (if applicable).
• Otherwise, you will need to generate a sharecode for your online eVisa document to prove your residency status. 
• (If you have not yet applied for your eVisa, please bring your residence permit (BRP), passport with visa or whatever documentation you have that shows your residency status.)