Learn or improve your English
If English is not your first language you can join one of our many classes across the city. Most of the classes are free and will help make your day to day life easier:
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Talking to doctors and teachers
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Understanding the laws and customs of the UK
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Helping your child with homework
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Passing the Life in the UK test and becoming a British citizen
Direct Contact:
English as a Second Language
Tel: 0800 085 7672
Below is a taster of some of the activities that are available, to find all classes. In the Search Box, click Advanced search, choose English for Speakers of other languages from the programme type.
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Mixed level English as a Second language, comprising students from many different backgrounds.
Date term started: 12 Jan 2012 (130 days ago)
This term is now full
Duration:80 lessons - (16 remaining)
- Inch Community Centre,
Edinburgh - English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Adult
- FREE
- Inch Community Centre,
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Free English Class for people who have a limited knowledge of English and would like ...
Date term started: 14 May 2012 (7 days ago)
Duration:7 lessons - (6 remaining)
- Fort Community Wing,
Edinburgh - English for Speakers of Other Languages
- 16+
- FREE
- Fort Community Wing,
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A course designed to support parents with English as an additional langauge.
Date term started: 17 Apr 2012 (34 days ago)
Duration:6 lessons - (1 remaining)
- Moffat Early Years Campus,
Edinburgh - English for Speakers of Other Languages
- 16+, Adult
- FREE
- Moffat Early Years Campus,
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English for beginners. No previous knowledge of English necessary. Tutor: George Rubenski.
- Fort Community Wing,
Edinburgh - English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Adult
- FREE
- Fort Community Wing,
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English for Speakers of other Languages(Intermediate) Muirhouse Library
Class for people who have a good knowledge of English or who have attended our ...
Date term started: 03 May 2012 (18 days ago)
Duration:8 lessons - (5 remaining)
- Muirhouse Library,
Edinburgh - English for Speakers of Other Languages
- 16+, Adult, 60+
- FREE
- Muirhouse Library,
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A pre-intermediate group. Come along and join in or for an assessment.
Date term started: 01 May 2012 (20 days ago)
Duration:7 lessons - (4 remaining)
- West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre,
Edinburgh - English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Adult
- FREE
- West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre,
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ESOL Intermediate/Advanced Class
ESOL class designed to enhance employability with a specific focus on written communication in English ...
Date term started: 16 Apr 2012 (35 days ago)
Duration:6 lessons - (2 remaining)
- Adult Learning Link,
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- 16+, Adult
- £10.00 per term
- Adult Learning Link,
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a beginners level group for people who would like to learn English.
Date term started: 10 Jan 2012 (132 days ago)
Duration:18 lessons - (4 remaining)
- The Rannoch Centre,
Edinburgh - English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Adult, 60+
- £10.00 per term
- The Rannoch Centre,
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ESOL Reading and Writing Workshop
Free English as a second language group. Reading and writing workshop (using ICT)
Date term started: 19 Apr 2012 (32 days ago)
This term is now full
Duration:10 lessons - (5 remaining)
- South Bridge Resource Centre,
Edinburgh - English for Speakers of Other Languages
- 16+, Adult, 60+
- FREE
- South Bridge Resource Centre,
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (Saturday at Carrickvale)
Termly English Group for speakers of other languages. Beginner level
Date term started: 28 Apr 2012 (23 days ago)
Duration:49 lessons - (45 remaining)
- Carrickvale Community Centre,
Edinburgh - English for Speakers of Other Languages
- 16+, Adult, 60+
- FREE
- Carrickvale Community Centre,


