Learning English

1. Informal English Classes take place at The Hive, 93 Alcester Rd, B13 8DD
every Tuesday at
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Beginners:
10:00 – 12.00
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Intermediate
13.00 - 15.00
No need to sign up, just turn up. This course is free of charge.
2. ESOL HUB
The Birmingham ESOL Hub project is a collaboration between ESOL education providers, within the Birmingham region, to meet the needs of learners.
The main stand of the project is the creation of a user-friendly website, which matches potential ESOL learners with course providers (https://birmingham.esolhub.co.uk/)
Website users can:
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Complete an online self-assessment and English language test
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Browse a set of ESOL providers matched with their estimated ESOL level and postcode
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Select a provider and send a request to register on their ESOL programme
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Access additional resources and support organisation listings
(if costs are incurred for a course and you are in receipt of Universal Credit, please discuss support from your work coach to make a consideration for payment from DWP flexible support fund).
3. Further free or fee-based courses:
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BBC Learning English
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
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Learn English with the British council
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
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English Club
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FutureLearn
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/improve-ielts-speaking
(if you are a medical professional, it is possible to consider this through DWP FSF fund, if you are eligible for the support. Ask your case worker to help you.)
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Free ESOL courses
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Everyday English through the Open University
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/supporting-ukrainians
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ESOL courses through WEA
https://www.wea.org.uk/courses/esol
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Employability Focused ESOL
English and terminology specific to securing and sustaining employment in different sectors i.e.: cleaning, social care, hospitality, warehousing, construction.
Employability basics:
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Understand ID and document requirements
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Carry out basic job-hunting activities
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Browse and use job search websites
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Understand basic terminology in job adverts
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Apply for a job
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Attend and engage in basic interviews
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Understand UK workplace etiquette
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Understand UK basic employment rights
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Understand UK basic employment health & safety
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Understand employment related personal finance – i.e.: PAYE, National Insurance and pension scheme contributions.
Ask your JcP Work Coaches to call Standguide’s Referrals Team to book you onto this provision.
