ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages (Speaking and Listening) for Adults Part-time (Flexible start dates)
Course Overview
ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages (Speaking and Listening) for Adults Part-time (Flexible start dates)
This course is designed for adults with a good level of English looking to improve their speaking and listening skills for job opportunities or further qualifications.
Our expert instructors will help you master various sentence structures and discuss a wide range of topics. Join us to enhance your communication abilities and achieve your career goals.
What will I learn?
Upon enrolment you will have the opportunity to build this course to suit your own needs. There are a variety of ESOL related courses you can join depending on the time of year. Examples are
Speaking and Listening
Writing
Reading
Entry Level 1 in Personal and Social Skills
You will cover the following topics:
Food and Healthy Eating
Friends and Family
Community
Sport and Leisure
Employment Opportunities
Education, Training and Goals
Caring for the Environment
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: PESLESOL
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
If you aren't eligible for funding, prices are as follows; Speaking and Listening £300; Reading £150; Writing £225. Asylum seekers, people on Universal Credit, and people working part time or earning less than £23,400 per year do not pay.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a course?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 20 January 2026.
