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:
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Action planning to improve performance
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Working with others
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Building confidence and Self-esteem
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Working as a volunteer
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:
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T: 0161 770 5187
Case study:
Abida Parveen
Ascentis Finalist in the Outstanding Learner of the Year Awards 2025-2026
Huge congratulations to Abida Parveen, who was a finalist 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:
We were deeply impressed by this learner’s outstanding commitment to learning, personal development and community service. Their progress in English language learning since arriving in the UK has been remarkable, demonstrating resilience, determination and a genuine passion for education. Despite managing significant personal challenges, they have maintained exceptional attendance, embraced every learning opportunity and made rapid progress in developing their confidence and independence. What particularly stood out was their dedication to supporting others through extensive volunteering within their community, where they serve as a role model for both young people and fellow learners. The positive impact they have made, alongside their ambition to continue developing their skills and helping others, made them an exceptionally strong contender. This award is a testament to their achievements and they should be incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished.”
Well done Abida , 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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