ESOL Skills for Work

If English isn’t your first language and you want to gain a recognised national certificate for your course of study, we want to offer you the best possible choices.

We can help you to improve your English skills and achieve your goals.

Benefits:

Fully accredited ESOL qualification from Entry 1 to Level 1 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. You can learn and practice skills needed for work.

Some courses offer an award in Employability.

Topics will include:

  • Action planning to improve performance
  • Working with others
  • Building confidence and Self-esteem
  • Working as a volunteer

Job Centre Plus Skills for Work

If you are working with a Job Centre Plus Advisor, they will be able to help you access our dedicated ESOL programmes for their clients.

ESOL Skills for Life and Learning

If English isn’t your first language and you don't need a national certificate for your course of study, we want to offer you a course that will help you to develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing by improving your confidence in everyday situations.

Encouraging you to access services, get involved in the community and help your children with their homework.

Award in Volunteering to Support English Language Teaching and Learning for ESOL learners

If English isn’t your first language and you want to gain a recognised national certificate at Level 1, that will provide you with an introduction to volunteering within an ESOL classroom and learning about language use. 

This will enable you how to assist and conduct yourself as a volunteer, understand Safeguarding and signpost to other agencies and create opportunities for social engagement to take place.

Award in Understanding Community Interpreting

If English isn’t your first language and you want to gain a recognised national certificate at Level 1, that will provide you with an understanding of community interpreting, communities, organisations, and about the role of the community interpreter.

Pre-entry Learning

Oldham Lifelong Learning is working with community organisations to help people learn English, access services, and get involved in the community.

If you live in Oldham and want to learn English and improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills then these courses will help you.

For more information and to book a skills check contact:

Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre:

Case study:

Chau Ha Wong

Chau Ha Wong

Ascentis Outstanding Learner of the Year Awards  2024

Huge congratulations to Chau Ha Wong, who was runner-up for the 'Outstanding Learner of the Year' award.

This award recognises the hard work and commitment of individual learners who have shown enthusiasm and dedication to their learning.

The Ascentis judging panel said:

“Your commitment and dedication to studying a range of qualifications, demonstrating a high level of progression in your studies, under challenging circumstances, is highly commendable. You have demonstrated excellent organisation, communication and collaborative working skills with your peers, inspiring others. We are sure you will be successful in your next steps in education and employment. Congratulations!”

Well done Chau, everyone at Oldham Lifelong Learning is incredibly proud of you and your achievements.

You can read about the Ascentis awards and winners on their website:

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