ESOL for Employment

ESOL for Employment

ESOL into Construction

Course Overview

Cost: £500

Course Duration: 2 weeks

Delivery: Classroom

Location: West Midlands & Northwest UK

This programme helps learners whose first language is not English to improve the communication and workplace skills employers need. It develops reading, writing, speaking, and listening in work-related contexts, alongside CVs, job applications, interview practice, and understanding workplace expectations.

Our Impact

Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) course delivers clear and measurable improvements, directly preparing learners for success. The data below represents the average percentage increase in skills we’ve measured across all past participants who have completed the course.

Reading & Writing
+ 1 %
Speaking & Listening
+ 1 %
Job Search Skills
+ 1 %
  • Workplace English: Build practical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for real work environments, focusing on clear communication with colleagues and supervisors.

  • Everyday Work Communication: Learn how to ask questions, follow instructions, take part in conversations and handle common workplace situations with confidence.

  • Reading & Writing for Work: Develop the skills needed to understand notices, emails, rotas and instructions, and to complete basic written tasks accurately.

  • CVs & Job Applications: Create a clear, work-ready CV and learn how to complete job applications using appropriate language and tone.

  • Interview Practice: Prepare for interviews by practising answers, improving spoken English and understanding what employers expect.

  • Workplace Expectations: Understand professional behaviour, timekeeping, teamwork and basic workplace rules expected by UK employers.

  • Confidence at Work: Build confidence using English in real workplace situations, from day-to-day conversations to following instructions.

  • Clear Communication: Improve your ability to speak, listen, read and write clearly with colleagues and supervisors.

  • Understanding UK Workplaces: Gain a stronger understanding of workplace behaviour, expectations and professional standards.

  • Stronger Job Applications: Produce clearer CVs and applications that better reflect your skills and experience.

  • Interview Confidence: Feel more prepared and confident when answering interview questions in English.

  • Improved Job Readiness: Be better prepared to move into work or progress towards employment and further training.

Locations:

Forward Step Training Birmingham City Training Centre

77 -87 New Town Row, Birmingham, B6 4HG

Getting Here

Conveniently located in Birmingham, our training centre is easily accessible by public transport or car,

For detailed directions and any further assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff at info@forwardsteptraining.co.uk or call us at 0121 270 9935.

Accredited Forklift Training at Your Convenience

At Forward Step Training Centre, we are proud to be accredited to deliver our courses not only at our main location but also in suitable employer premises throughout the region. This means we can bring our high-quality training directly to your workplace, making it even more convenient for you and your team.

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