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English Language

Improving your English skills has many benefits both in the short and long term, including opening the doors to higher paying and more stable jobs, making it easier for you to communicate with landlords, navigate public services, develop stronger connections to your local community, and more confidently utilise public transport in the UK.

Please see the sections below for our most up-to-date information on developing your English skills, and feel free to get in touch via HFUTeam@Gloucestershire.gov.uk if you would like any further assistance.

Please see our latest list of English classes to see what’s available in your area and online:

English Classes by Location

If you would like any further assistance or advice on attending ESOL classes, or to inform us of a class that is not on our list, please contact us on HFUTeam@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Please see our latest list of English classes to see what’s available in your area and online:

English Classes by Location

If you would like any further assistance or advice on attending ESOL classes, or to inform us of a class that is not on our list, please contact us on HFUTeam@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

We are thrilled to announce that registration for the STEP programme is now open; places are limited, so don’t miss out!

What Course Options are Available?

  • 3 Month Course
    • 12 weeks of one-to-one personalised employment support
    • 10 weeks of daily English classes (Monday to Friday) 
  • 6 Month Course
    • 24 weeks of one-to-one personalised employment support
    • 17 weeks of English classes (3 days a week) 

What  does STEP give me?

  • English Language Support
    • Live, teacher-led online classes (morning, afternoon, or evening).
    • 12 months’ access following the programme to English Online (webinars + exercises).
    • IELTS preparation and mock test available for advanced learners.
  • Employment Support
    • Weekly 1:1 session with your own Employment Advisor.
    • Help with CVs, job applications, interviews, and career planning.
    • Skills training, qualification checks, and self-employment support.
    • Weekly employer webinars with live job opportunities.

Need a laptop? A laptop loan scheme is available if you do not have access to a computer.

STEP is available to those who are:

  • A refugee or forced migrant from Ukraine living in the UK
  • Age 18 or older
  • Unemployed, working less than 16 hours/week, or on a zero-hour contract
  • Able to commit to regular sessions

Please note that if you have previously registered for the STEP programme you can reapply, but will not be given priority over new applicants.

For more information please visit the STEP Programme website:

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We are thrilled to announce that registration for the STEP programme is now open; places are limited, so don’t miss out!

What Course Options are Available?

  • 3 Month Course
    • 12 weeks of one-to-one personalised employment support
    • 10 weeks of daily English classes (Monday to Friday) 
  • 6 Month Course
    • 24 weeks of one-to-one personalised employment support
    • 17 weeks of English classes (3 days a week) 

What  does STEP give me?

  • English Language Support
    • Live, teacher-led online classes (morning, afternoon, or evening).
    • 12 months’ access following the programme to English Online (webinars + exercises).
    • IELTS preparation and mock test available for advanced learners.
  • Employment Support
    • Weekly 1:1 session with your own Employment Advisor.
    • Help with CVs, job applications, interviews, and career planning.
    • Skills training, qualification checks, and self-employment support.
    • Weekly employer webinars with live job opportunities.

Need a laptop? A laptop loan scheme is available if you do not have access to a computer.

STEP is available to those who are:

  • A refugee or forced migrant from Ukraine living in the UK
  • Age 18 or older
  • Unemployed, working less than 16 hours/week, or on a zero-hour contract
  • Able to commit to regular sessions

Please note that if you have previously registered for the STEP programme you can reapply, but will not be given priority over new applicants.

For more information please visit the STEP Programme website:

STEP Programme | World Jewish Relief

Програма STEP | World Jewish Relief

 

 

 

 

Please see the following table as a rough guide to English class levels:

ESOL Levels

CEF equivalent

EFL Levels

 

Beginner

Pre-A1

Beginner

Can say words, but may not put them in sentences.

Can recognise letters of the alphabet, but may not know them fully.

Entry 1

A1

Elementary

Can understand and speak in basic sentences.

Can use pres simple with “I” (or pres continuous).

Knows letters of the alphabet.

Can write words in sentences, but may have errors with grammar, capitalisation and punctuation.

Entry 2

A2

Pre-Intermediate

Can understand and engage in everyday conversations.

Can use 2 present tenses, some knowledge of simple past and future.

Can write in sentences with capitals and punctuation.

Entry 3

A2+ / B1

Pre-int / Intermediate

Can understand and talk about a range of topics.

Consolidating use of past and future tenses.

Can write in full sentences and paragraphs.

Level 1

B1 / B1+

Intermediate+

Can discuss most topics, may lack vocabulary and grammar.

Aware of most tenses, but makes errors and may not use all.

Can plan and write in paragraphs.

Level 2

B2

Upper Int

Can discuss all topics without preparation, but may make errors.

Can use all tenses and passives with some errors.

Can write in paragraphs without difficulty.

Please see the following table as a rough guide to English class levels:

ESOL Levels

CEF equivalent

EFL Levels

 

Beginner

Pre-A1

Beginner

Can say words, but may not put them in sentences.

Can recognise letters of the alphabet, but may not know them fully.

Entry 1

A1

Elementary

Can understand and speak in basic sentences.

Can use pres simple with “I” (or pres continuous).

Knows letters of the alphabet.

Can write words in sentences, but may have errors with grammar, capitalisation and punctuation.

Entry 2

A2

Pre-Intermediate

Can understand and engage in everyday conversations.

Can use 2 present tenses, some knowledge of simple past and future.

Can write in sentences with capitals and punctuation.

Entry 3

A2+ / B1

Pre-int / Intermediate

Can understand and talk about a range of topics.

Consolidating use of past and future tenses.

Can write in full sentences and paragraphs.

Level 1

B1 / B1+

Intermediate+

Can discuss most topics, may lack vocabulary and grammar.

Aware of most tenses, but makes errors and may not use all.

Can plan and write in paragraphs.

Level 2

B2

Upper Int

Can discuss all topics without preparation, but may make errors.

Can use all tenses and passives with some errors.

Can write in paragraphs without difficulty.