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ESOL (Learn English)

At Slough & Langley College, we offer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses designed to support and guide you on your journey to mastering English.

Our ESOL courses foster a vibrant community of learners who come together to share their cultures and collaborate in building a brighter future.

Whether you are a young person or 19+, we have a course for you.

We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment where learners from all backgrounds can thrive.

 

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ESOL Facilities and Resources

  • Our highly trained and experienced teachers bring over 30 years of expertise and the ability to communicate in 10 different languages
  • A wide range of courses for young people and adults
  • A community fell with dedicated study and social areas
  • Educational trips to help improve your English skills
  • Interactive teaching, with a focus on communication and engaging students in the learning process to encourage students to practice their communication skills.
  • ESOL teachers take into consideration different cultural values, beliefs, and practices when developing lessons and interacting with students, creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students.
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Learn English courses

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Essential Digital Skills – Entry 3 Level
Digital Skills
  • Slough and Langley College
  • Entry
ESOL / Learn English Full Time in Langley ESOL Equip Study Programme for 16-18 year olds
Learn English
  • Slough and Langley College
  • Entry to Level 2
ESOL / Learn English Part Time at Slough & Langley ESOL Equip Study Programme for adults
Learn English
  • Slough and Langley College
  • Entry to Level 2

English & Maths

If you are a native English speaker and find yourself without English and Maths qualifications after leaving school, don’t worry. We provide English & Maths courses tailored to meet your needs. Our courses include functional skills and GCSEs.

English & Maths Courses
Maryan
Iliya
Helen (2024)
Wazir (2024)
Anhelina (2024)

What Our ESOL Students Say

Maryam moved from Sweden two years ago and could only speak a few words of English.  I asked her about her ESOL journey here at Slough & Langley.

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What Our ESOL Students Say

We have many refugee students at Slough & Langley Collge who say they feel like part of a safe and welcoming community here.

 

Anhellina spoke no English when she joined us and in a few short weeks picked up confidence to join us in celebrating Refugee Week

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Why study a Learn English (ESOL) course?

Studying an ESOL course will help you learn English step by step. You will start with basic words and move on to skills like giving presentations, writing reports, and joining group discussions. Our course helps you improve grammar and vocabulary by practicing reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

At the end of the course, you will earn a respected qualification, giving you the English skills and confidence you need to succeed in your personal life and at work.

 

Progression

Our courses lead to recognised and highly regarded qualifications with many of our students progressing onto vocational courses at Slough & Langley College.

Students leave our courses with valuable skills such as the ability to make appointments, ask for assistance and speak to their children’s teachers.

Trips & Visits

Past trips have included going to see the work of the local food bank, a historical trip to Windsor and a Christmas pantomime, giving students a chance to practice using their communication skills.

Experienced Teachers

Our experienced staff will be there to teach you career-ready transferrable skills, preparing you for life after college

Develop English Skills

You will develop your grammar and vocabulary through reading, writing, speaking and listening

Skills

As part of this course you will gain employability skills in the following areas

  • English Language Proficiency
  • Communication Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Reading Skills
  • Writing Skills
  • Vocabulary Expansion
  • Grammar and Sentence Structure
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Confidence Building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
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ESOL Exam Practice Videos
Skills for Life Entry 1 – Usman
Entry 1 – Group Discussion
Skills for LIfe Entry 2 – Lanya
Entry 2 – Group Discussion
Entry 3 – Nasrat
Entry 3 – Group Discussion
Level 1 – Zain
Level 1 Group Discussion
Level 2 – Nida
Level 2 – Group Discussion

Get in touch with us

If you have any questions about any aspect of college life such as course selection, application process, support, open days, contact us using these buttons.

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Success stories

“The teachers make the lessons fun. If you have any problem or you can’t understand something, they are always ready to help”

Sukhpal
ESOL Entry 3

“I have got some qualifications, I like learning a lot and I like my classes. I like the teaching, and the environment being with my classmates”

Kanar
ESOL Entry 3

Yousra came to the UK in 2016.She has a BA in Computer Science but her English was holding
her back. Yousra has spent the last four years with us at Slough & Langley College where she has completed Entry Level 2 ESOL, Entry Level 3 ESOL,
Level 2 English and moved onto a Level 3 Hair course. Her future ambitions are to do GCSE English and Level 2 Beauty and her English is fantastic.

Yousra
Entry Level 2 ESOL, Entry Level 3 ESOL, Level 2 English and moved onto a Level 3 Hair course

Mohammad will be 74 in October and is not afraid to go back into education. Mohammad started on an ESOL course to improve his reading and writing skills, saying ‘my father always said ‘never sit, always learn’.

Mohammad
ESOL