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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Courses for Adults

About Our ESOL Courses

At City of Bristol College, we offer comprehensive ESOL courses for adults (19+)..

These courses support learners at different stages, from pre-entry, through intermediate levels and up to GCSE-level English, giving you a pathway to further study, employment or vocational training.

ESOL Courses for Adults

Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies Intro to the Hairdressing Industry for ESOL

Level 1

Intro to the Hairdressing Industry for ESOL

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This course is for adult ESOL students and will provide a fifteen-week introduction to working in the hairdressing industry so that you can consider if you would like to pursue this career. You will cover…

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Pre-entry to Level 2

ESOL for Adults

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This one-year, part-time course is designed for adults who want to improve their English as a speaker of another language. We offer ESOL courses at different levels, from Pre-Entry to Level 2. You will complete…

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How Our ESOL Courses Work & What They Offer

Flexible Learning

Many courses are part-time or short courses to suit work or family commitments.

Tailored to Your Level

We assess your English level before enrolment, so that you enrol on a course that fits your current skills; from beginner (pre-entry) to more advanced levels.

Vocational Relevance

Our vocational ESOL courses integrate English with real-world skills and workplace vocabulary. They are ideal if you want to work in customer service, care, hospitality, hair & beauty, education or use digital skills.

Pathways to Progression

Whether your goal is better everyday English, GCSEs, vocational training, or improved job prospects, our ESOL provision offers stepping stones into Higher Education, apprenticeships, vocational courses or employment.

ESOL for Adults

ESOL for Adults

Our part-time ESOL for Adults course is ideal if you want to build everyday English skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Classes are adjusted to suit your current English level, from complete beginners (Pre-Entry) up to Level 2. Maths classes are also available alongside ESOL if needed.

This flexible course is designed to fit around work or other commitments and successful completion can prepare you for higher-level ESOL study, vocational courses, further training or improved job prospects.

Vocational & Vocational-Pathway ESOL Short Courses

These are typically part-time, 10-week (or longer) courses that meet once a week and cover both language and sector-specific vocabulary and practice. Please see the full list of Vocational & Vocational-Pathway ESOL Short Courses below.

List of Vocational & Vocational-Pathway ESOL Short Courses

ESOL & Digital Skills

Our ‘ESOL & Digital Skills’ course introduces learners to essential computer and digital literacy, including use of devices, basic hardware vs software, formatting documents, email, use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), online safety and more. It’s ideal for those with at least a basic ESOL level (Entry Level 1 or above) who want to become more confident using technology for work or everyday life.

ESOL for Working in Education

For learners interested in working in schools, nurseries or educational support roles, the ‘ESOL for Working in Education’ course teaches relevant vocabulary and phrases, introduces concepts like child development and safeguarding, and gives insight into working as a teaching or learning assistant. Entry typically requires Entry Level 2 English or above.

ESOL for Customer Service

If you’re looking to find work in business or service sectors, ‘Adult ESOL for Customer Service’ helps you to learn crucial language skills for customer-facing roles, from handling telephone conversations, formal emails, understanding body language to writing or updating your CV. This 10-week course is ideal for learners at Entry Level 2 or above.

ESOL for Care

For those interested in the care sector, ‘Adult ESOL for Care’ (also known as preparing to work in adult social care) offers language and vocational guidance tailored to care work, including terminology related to caring roles, understanding care settings in the UK and preparing for job applications and interviews.

ESOL for Cookery / Hospitality

Our Adult ESOL for Cookery short course combines English learning with practical cooking and hospitality vocabulary, a useful stepping stone if you are aiming to work in catering, cafés or restaurants. It helps learners to understand British recipes, kitchen language and work environments, helping you to prepare for jobs in the hospitality industry.

ESOL for Hairdressing Industry

The ‘Intro to the Hairdressing Industry for ESOL’ course combines practical hairdressing training with English language support; ideal for adults who want to enter the hair and beauty industry. Over 15 weeks you’ll learn basic hairdressing skills (consultations, shampooing/conditioning, styling, roller-setting), build confidence working in a salon environment and may progress to further hairdressing qualifications. Entry requires functional English and Maths at a baseline level.

Get in touch

If you have any questions on the above information please contact us via email or telephone using contact details that can be found on Contact Us page.