{"id":684,"date":"2023-01-04T12:25:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T12:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/supporting-ukraine\/?page_id=684"},"modified":"2025-10-15T16:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:19:48","slug":"learning-english-in-devon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/learning-english-in-devon\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn English in Devon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our ESOL and Engagement Team works to improve access to English language learning opportunities across Devon. Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:ESOL@devon.gov.uk\">ESOL@devon.gov.uk<\/a> if you need any information or advice on learning English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/maps\/\">interactive map<\/a>, you will find up-to-date information about all the English language classes on offer in Devon, and how to join a class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study towards a qualification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to study towards a recognised qualification in English language, you can sign up (subject to eligibility) for courses at one of the Further Education (FE) providers listed below. ESOL courses offered by these providers are usually free for eligible learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exeter College:<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:adultESOL@exe-coll.ac.uk\">adultESOL@exe-coll.ac.uk<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:lauragrix@exe-coll.ac.uk\">lauragrix@exe-coll.ac.uk<\/a> and check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/exe-coll.ac.uk\/course\/esol-skills-for-life\/\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PETROC (Barnstaple and Tiverton): <\/strong>Contact <a href=\"mailto:adultsuccesscoaches@petroc.ac.uk\">adultsuccesscoaches@petroc.ac.uk<\/a> and check out their<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petroc.ac.uk\/course-search\/?_sf_s=esol\" rel=\"noopener\"> website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> City College Plymouth: <\/strong>Contact <a href=\"mailto:info@cityplym.ac.uk\">info@cityplym.ac.uk<\/a> and check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityplym.ac.uk\/study\/course-search\/?swpquery=esol\" rel=\"noopener\">website <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Devon College (Torbay):<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:Enquiries@southdevon.ac.uk\">Enquiries@southdevon.ac.uk<\/a> and check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southdevon.ac.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">website <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn Devon:<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:learndevon@devon.gov.uk\">learndevon@devon.gov.uk<\/a> and check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learndevon.co.uk\/subjects\/english-esol\/\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join a community English class<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While most of the free classes run by community organisations do not lead to a qualification, they are usually taught by well-qualified and experienced teachers. As well as helping you to improve your English, these community classes will help you to meet people and to build strong connections in your local community. You can find details of all English language classes on offer in Devon on our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/maps\/\">interactive map<\/a>. Use the contact details listed to sign up for a class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join an online class<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For learners who face difficulties accessing face-to-face English classes in their local area, some online classes are available from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn Devon \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learndevon.co.uk\/subjects\/english-esol\/\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to search for online classes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our ESOL and Engagement Team &#8211; Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:ESOL@devon.gov.uk\">ESOL@devon.gov.uk<\/a> to find out if you are eligible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check out our free additional support below:<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards clearfix show-border\" id=\"block_acf-block-68efb98db96de\" ><header class=\"content-header\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center\"><div class=\"cell small-10 medium-9 large-8\"><h2 class=\"show-for-sr text-center\">Quick links<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"content-cards content-border content-border-left text-dark\"><ul class=\"grid-x small-up-12 medium-up-2 large-up-3 grid-margin-x\"><li class=\"cell content-outer col-1\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/maps\/\">Free English classes and employability support<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/devon-400-x-300.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"Map of Devon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/devon-400-x-300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/devon-400-x-300-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/devon-400-x-300-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-2\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/learning-english-in-devon\/learning-and-teaching-resources\/\">Learning and teaching resources<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/08\/apple-420x315.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"picture of textbooks with apple on top\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/08\/apple-420x315.png 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/08\/apple-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-3\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/english-for-the-workplace\/\">Industry specific report<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>English resources to help speakers of other languages pass professional exams such as CITB, and communicate with colleagues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/construction-new-vs.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"Construction image of work hat safety equipment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/construction-new-vs.png 400w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/construction-new-vs-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/construction-new-vs-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-4\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/learning-english-in-devon\/ruth-hayman-trust-educational-grants-for-adults\/\">Ruth Hayman Trust &#8211; Educational grants<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Educational grants for speakers of other languages who have settled in the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/ruth-hayman-trust-logo-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"Ruth Hyman Trust logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/ruth-hayman-trust-logo-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/ruth-hayman-trust-logo-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/07\/ruth-hayman-trust-logo-1-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-5\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/support-for-ukrainians-living-in-the-uk\/\">STEP Ukraine<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>12 week support programme for Ukrainians including an intensive English course and help finding employment to match you skills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/ukrainian-flag-2-420x315.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"Ukrainian flag\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/ukrainian-flag-2-420x315.png 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/ukrainian-flag-2-640x480.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/ukrainian-flag-2-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-tabs-block\"><ul class=\"accordion\" id=\"block_acf-block-68efb98db98ed\" data-responsive-accordion-tabs=\"accordion medium-accordion large-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\"><li id=\"item-68efb98db98ed-0\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Other support available<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/diverse-ethnic-communities-service-directory-for-devon-plymouth-and-torbay-2023\/\">Directory for ethnically diverse communities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/events\/\">Cultural events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/\">Business and employment support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/nrpf-no-recourse-to-public-funds\/\">No recourse to public funds (NRPF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/early-help\/\">Early help<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/holiday-activities-and-food-programme\/\">Holiday, activities and food (HAF) programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/reporting-a-hate-crime\/\">Reporting a hate crime<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/library-services-and-membership\/\">Library services and membership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our ESOL and Engagement Team works to improve access to English language learning opportunities across Devon. Contact us at ESOL@devon.gov.uk if you need any information or advice on learning English. On our interactive map, you will find up-to-date information about all the English language classes on offer in Devon, and how to join a class. 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