iCaf at Abbey

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Abbey Baptist Church, Reading, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BE
Wednesday

2.00-3.30 during term time.

Abbey iCaf is an international café initiative where committed Christian volunteers, who share a love for speakers of other languages, run a café for visitors to practice their English through games and activities; make new friends; drink tea/coffee; and build relationships.

Contact Jil Bird sandjbird@gmail.com

 

iCaf at Trinity

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Organised by Trinity Earley
Trinity Church, Chalfont Close, Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ
Monday

13:00 - 14:30 (term time only)

iCaf Trinity is a ‘café’ where all nations are welcome. You can come to practise English, meet people and share stories in a fun and relaxed environment.

Contact: Sam at sam.ruckpender@trinityearley.org.uk

free

Bridges English Language Classes – Argyle

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Argyle Community Church, Argyle Road Reading RG1 7YL
Monday

Monday nights 19:30-21:30 (term-time only)

Conversational English classes in person

Learners register for a term on Facebook & do online test.  New learners accepted in September, January and April.  When classes are full, learners go on a waiting list.  £2 a class/free for those who cannot pay.

https://www.facebook.com/BridgesArgyle

Contact Chris at internationals@argylecommunity.church

£2 a class/waivered for those who cannot pay.

iCaf (International Café)

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The Oasis
Saturday

We meet on 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 4.30pm - 6.00pm

 

This is NOT a lesson but a relaxed ‘café’ environment where we play games whilst practising English, make new friends and build relationships. There is an opportunity at the end to ask questions / discuss issues of the Christian faith. This is a FREE event with a coffee!  Run by Christians from different churches in Reading.

https://www.facebook.com/nearReadingStation

free

English Classes

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Organised by The Gate
The Gate Sindlesham 1 Bearwood Road Sindlesham Wokingham RG41 5BB
Wednesday

1pm – 2:30pm (term time)

English language lessons, with TEFL qualified teachers, teaching English in a warm welcoming environment.

Held at The Gate Sindlesham.

Donation of £3 encouraged per lesson

English Courses – TELC

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6b Church Street, RG1 2SB
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

FREE CLASSES FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

ALL OTHER STUDENTS £2.50

Monday:              13.00 - 15.00    B1 Intermediate

Tuesday:              13.00 - 15.00    A2 Pre-Intermediate

Wednesday:       13.00 - 15.00    A1 Elementary

18.00 - 20.00   B2 Upper Intermediate

Thursday:            13.00 - 15.00    B2 Upper Intermediate

Friday:                  13.00 - 15.00    A1 Elementary

Cambridge Examination Preparation Classes at the school all year for all levels of English.

CELTA (Teacher training) courses offered for those wishing to become teachers.

Contact Kate or Maria on

info@efl-reading.co.uk

Phone: 01189391833

www.efl-reading.co.uk

£2.5, free classes for asylum seekers

ESOL Courses

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Organised by Reading College
Reading College, Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4HJ

We run many courses during the year, including ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language).

See website for ESOL courses offered.

https://reading.activatelearning.ac.uk/courses/learn-english/esol/

We are working with local authorities and charities to help refugees and asylum seekers get the essential skills that they need to transition into life and work in the United Kingdom.  Please call us on 0800 612 6008 or email us for more details.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

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New Directions College, 330 Northumberland Avenue Whitley Reading Berkshire RG2 8DH

ESOL courses run from September to July. Learners sign up for the whole academic year.

Learners are assessed first so we know what level they are and then we will offer them specific days and times when they can study.

The courses are offered at our main centre in South Reading and also in the community. They are 2.5 hours once a week. They are free to some learners but not all learners. They will have to fulfil the eligibility criteria to get the course free of charge.

Contact Ivana at  Ivana.Tasker@reading.gov.uk

newdirections@reading.gov.uk

 

ELC English Language Courses

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ELC English Language Courses, The Meeting House 2, Church Street Reading Berkshire RG1 2SB

These courses will help you to Improve your Speaking and Pronunciation, Listening and Reading comprehension, Vocabulary and Writing with Confidence.

The course will include relevant parts of the IELTS, Duolingo, Cambridge, or Trinity College examinations, for those students wishing to prepare for and take these exams.

Students from 18 to 80 years old.

Non-EU visa students must follow a 15 hour per week course. Preferably, students should start on a Monday.

Click the Info button for classes and courses offered.

+44 (0) 7944 115 915

Email : elc@elclondonstreet.co.uk

 

Eurospeak Language School

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Eurospeak Language School, 29A Chain Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HX

Our English language courses, Cambridge Exam and IELTS Exam Preparation courses offer our students the opportunity to study, progress and be part of a welcoming and friendly multicultural learning environment.

English courses – WEA

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WEA (Workers’ Educational Association),

The WEA has classes for everybody who wants to learn English as an additional language. We have classes from complete beginners (A1/Pre-entry) to advanced (C1/Level 2). We will do all we can to help you get the skills and confidence you need to live and work in the UK.

To find out more about the WEA ESOL programme in Reading:
Contact Joe Carter at jcarter@wea.org.uk or 07585 960847

English Courses at RCLC

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Reading Community Learning Centre, 94 London Street Reading RG1 4SJ

A major focus of the Centre is to provide educational opportunities for women who have had little or no education experience. English conversation classes and other classes offered. The entrance to the centre is around the back of the building via Church Street (RG1 2SB) and through the car park GATES.

Contact Shaheen Kausar (for advice, support and outreach): 07923 138 730 rclcinfo@yahoo.co.uk