Community ESOL 

Community-Focused ESOL Learning

At the heart of our programme is a strong focus on community. We understand the challenges of integrating into a new society, which is why our ESOL classes are designed not just to teach English but to help your transition smoothly into life in the U.K. Through our supportive learning environment, we aim to empower individuals to gain confidence and fully participate in their local communities.

Beginners / Pre-Entry Class

This class is for beginners with no English skills. The lessons are friendly, and you will begin to read and write simple texts and personal information. On the course, you will:

• Develop basic listening and speaking skills

• Introduce reading and writing skills

• Build vocabulary and grammar

• Build confidence in using English in daily life situations

• Foster an understanding of basic numeracy in English contexts

Entry Level 1 

At this level, you will learn to:

• Give personal information 

• Fill in basic forms

• Know times, days and months

• Use simple vocabulary and phrases

• Follow simple instructions

• Ask for clarification

• Know positive and negative verbs

• Understand question sentences

Entry Level 2

You will start to build on your vocabulary, read adverts and short leaflets and write texts like emails for work. You will learn to:

• Use simple past and future tenses

• Simply describe things and make comparisons

• Offer, persuade and apologise

• Make complex sentences by using connectors; and, or, but.

• Express directions, feelings and personal opinions

Entry Level 3

Be a more confident English speaker and be able to read and write short texts like adverts or simple letters. You will have:

• Good grasp of tense and wide vocabulary

• Use English for formal and informal situations

• Give simple presentations

• Have an everyday conversation with a native speaker

• Give and take directions confidently

• Will still benefit from slightly slowed speech

Before starting your ESOL course, please come in for an initial assessment to determine your current level of English. To maximise your learning experience, we recommend attending at least 85% of your sessions. If you have prior commitments during term time, notify your tutor in advance so we can help you catch up on missed sessions.

For Entry level 1 and Entry level 2, lessons will take place in Gorton Hub on Thursdays.

Pre-entry lessons will take place in the Community Room on Brunswick Street every Wednesday morning. 

If you require any more information, please email Samira on samira.manchestercommunities@gmail.com or press the button below.