ESOL – Updated 29 March 2024 – Informal English classes.
ESOL – Updated 29 March 2024 – Informal English classes.
Belfast BT1
BURC (Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre), 4 -6 Donegal Street Place, Belfast, BT1 2FN.
Classes are free and online, using Zoom. Operating in 8-week modules, on rolling registration system, learners can join at any stage of the module. Courses start again from 19th March 2024.
Absolute Beginners: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30 – 10.30 am.
Advanced Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm.
Progressors: Monday and Wednesday 11 am – 12 pm.
Conversation: Wednesday 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
Advanced Progressors: Thursday 10 – 11 am.
For more information on courses and to get a registration form please email:
Claudia on ESOL@burc.org or telephone 028 9096 1111.
North Belfast Friendship Club, Quaker Meeting House, 45 Frederick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LW.
Tuesday 6 – 8 pm every week. Open to anyone who wants to meet new people and practise English. Contact: North Belfast Friendship Club – Home | Facebook Continues during Easter Holidays.
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Belfast BT2
Refuge Language – GEMS 34 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB. Restarts 11th April 2024.
Absolute Beginners: Thursday 12 – 1 pm.
Beginners: Thursday 1 – 3.30 pm.
Intermediate: Thursday 3.30 – 6 pm. Registration for waiting list only available.
Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/Fjd772y9s6n3SyB67
Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com
Shaftesbury Square Reformed Presbyterian Church, 72 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HP.
Beginners class: Friday 7 – 8.30 pm.
Intermediate Conversation Group: Friday 7 – 8.30 pm.
Food to share on first Friday every month 8.30 – 9.30pm.
No need to register just turn up on the day. Contact: info@shaftesburysquare.rpc.org
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Belfast BT5
Refuge Language – 22 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AD. Restarts week beginning 8th April 2024.
Beginners and pre-intermediate: Friday 9.30 am – 12 pm.
Intermediate and above: Monday 9.30 am – 12 pm.
Map – https://goo.gl/maps/hm3o3HdyPMyJtCZe6
Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com
Refuge Language 22 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AD.
IELTS exam preparation – next class starts on 9th April 2024.
Level–Advanced B2/C1 Tuesdays 4 – 6.30 pm. Map – https://goo.gl/maps/XAVxSxGaB3qCdvUJ6
Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com
Belfast BT6
The Suitcase Project Emmanuel Hall, 50 Roslyn St, Belfast BT6 8JJ.
Classes restart on 15th April 2024.
Conversational English – Mondays 10 am – 12 pm. All welcome to practice English speaking.
Contact: Tim Burns 07572 817 429 or email tim@thesuitcaseproject.org.uk
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Belfast BT7
Belfast Friendship Club, Aleksandar’s Bakery, 12 – 24 University Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1GY.
Conversational English and making new friends. Every Thursday 7 – 9 pm.
Contact: Stephanie on 07548 938 508 or email s.mitchell@together-cic.org
www.belfastfriendshipclub.org or https://www.facebook.com/groups/belfastfriendshipclub/
City Church Belfast, 12 – 24 University Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1GY.
Conversational English Wednesday 6.30 – 8 pm.
Contact: 028 9023 8443 or email neto@citychurchbelfast.org for more information.
Homeplus, 113 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HP
Elementary: Wednesday 2 – 4 pm.
Contact: Glen Phillips on 028 90311 836 or email info@homeplusni.com
Refuge Language – Ballynafeigh Community Development Association
283 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG. Classes restart 9th April 2024.
Mixed Level Conversation Club: Tuesday 1 – 3.30 pm. Map https://goo.gl/maps/khNSP3xPF8ikk55Q7
Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com
Newtownbreda Presbyterian Church (St John’s), 374 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3HX.
Classes restart 9th April 2024.
Classes in small groups for different levels.
Tuesday 6 – 7.30 pm Hot halal food served at 5.45pm.
All levels: beginners to advanced. Term time only.
Contact: Janet Robinson on 07736 523 372 or email janrobo@hotmail.com
Donegall Pass Community Forum, CRI Building, 165 -169 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1DT.
English classes restart Friday 12th April until 28th June 2024. Website: www.donegallpass.org
Beginner: Friday 10 am – 12 pm. Class full at moment
This class is fun and informal. Come along and meet new people, build confidence, and strengthen your English for everyday life.
Intermediate: Friday 10 am – 12 pm. Limited spaces available.
Contact: 02890 326256 or sandywebb@donegallpass.org
This class is fun and informal. Come along and meet new people, build confidence, and strengthen your English for everyday life.
Complete beginner’s computer course: Monday 10 am – 1 pm.
Classes start on Monday 8 April. Come along before start date to register as limited spaces for 10 students only. The course lasts for 4 weeks only.
No computer experience needed. The course starts with very basic information and progresses to the Internet, email, and Microsoft Word.
Contact: 02890 326256 or sandywebb@donegallpass.org
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Belfast BT8
The Village, 55a Newtownbreda Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 6PZ.
Tuesday 1 – 2.30pm (advanced level). Thursday 1-2.30pm (Intermediate level). Free tea/coffee and biscuits provided. Contact: office@newtownbredabaptist.com or phone 028 9557 5085.
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Belfast BT9
The Union Chapel, Methodist College, 1 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6BY.
Every Nation Belfast Social Responsibility Welcome Meals. Every second month on a Sunday at 12.30 pm. Dates cannot be fixed in advance; every month is different.
Follow the Instagram page (everynationbelfast) to stay updated.
Contact: Danica at danica@enbelfast.org for more information.
Belfast City Mission, 13 Great Northern Street, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7FJ.
Classes restart week beginning 8th April 2024.
Women only – Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday 11.30 am – 1 pm (classes in school term-time only).
Open to all – Intermediate: Tuesday and Thursday 2 – 3.30 pm (until end of July 2024).
Contact: Willie Cowan 07366383977 or email mark.hamilton.ntl@ntlworld.com
International Meeting Point, 133a Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AG.
Restarts week beginning 8th April.
(Closed month of July. Reopening date to be confirmed).
Elementary and Intermediate: Monday 3 – 4.30 pm.
Women only – Beginners, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Tuesday 10 – 11.30 am.
Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Wednesday 3 – 4.30 pm.
Contact: Henry Coulter on 07724 409 387, follow on Facebook or email imp@presbyterianireland.org
Friends Across Borders, Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, 2 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DJ.
Informal classes in small groups at different levels (A1, B1 & B2). Restarts 8th April 2024.
Monday morning 10.30 am – 12 pm. Classes running during school term time only. No need to book and classes adapt to student needs. Creche available for pre-school children of parents attending.
Contact: Linda Little on 07974443818 or email fab@fisherwick.org
Majestic English, Windsor Baptist Church, 208 – 212 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6GD.
12th April – 21st June 2024. Term time only (stops in school holidays).
Beginners and Intermediate classes: Friday 10 – 11.30 am.
Women only – Advanced class: Friday 10 – 11.30am.
Contact: Kerry Fee 07902 302 101 or email kerry@windsorbaptist.org
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Belfast BT11
Foodstock Community Solidarity Hub, 150 Andersonstown Road, Belfast, BT11 9BY.
English conversation group – Monday 9.30 am – 12 pm and Wednesday 9.30 am – 12 pm.
Restarts week beginning 8th April 2024 and continue through the summer months.
Contact: Paul Doherty on 07794304259 or email paul.doherty@foodstockcharity.com
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Belfast BT12
Windsor Women’s Centre, 136 – 144 Broadway, Belfast, BT12 6HY. Women only.
Intermediate (Mixed Ability Entry 3 and higher): Monday 10 am – 12 pm.
Elementary (Ability Entry level 1 and 2): Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm.
Reading and Speaking: Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm.
Beginners: Friday 9.30 – 11.30 am.
Please note: All classes are full now so call in / email / phone for more information.
To register please call 028 9023 5451 or email: educationadmin@windsorwomenscentre.com
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Belfast BT13
St Michael’s Church, Craven Street, Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 1JJ.
Tuesday 10:30 am – 12 pm. All levels. Women only. 9th April – 18th June 2024.
Contact: Heather Carson 07955 092 898 or email coils.heather@gmail.com
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Belfast BT14
International Meeting Point, 31 Carlisle Circus, Belfast, BT14 6AT. Classes 8th April – 27th June 2024.
Beginners and Intermediate class: Monday 7 – 8.30 pm.
Women only – ‘Creative Conversations’: Tuesday 10.30 – 12 pm English conversation practice.
Advanced Discussion: Tuesday 2 – 3 pm.
Absolute Beginners, Beginners, Pre-Intermediate & Intermediate: Wednesday 10.30 am – 12 pm.
Drop in every Wednesday and Thursday 12 – 3pm. Free soup, tea and coffee.
Contact: Shirley McGonigle on 07759 131 903 or email smcgonigle@presbyterianireland.org
Refuge Language – The Duncairn, Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6BP. Classes restart 9th April 2024.
Beginners and Pre-Intermediate: Tuesday 10 am – 12 pm.
Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/rJ81JJr7vjCYkzsx8
Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com
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Belfast BT15
All Nations Ministries (ANM) 2 Alexandra Park Avenue. Belfast, BT15 3EP.
Thursday 25th April – 6th June 2024 (Dates over summer to be confirmed).
Preparation for Life in the UK citizenship test. Introduction to the different topics.
Intermediate level of English. Thursdays 1.30 – 2.30 pm.
To enter the building: Press buzzer on door in behind Alexandra Presbyterian Church, Castletown Ave.
Contact: Johanne Martin on 07929 126407 if you cannot get into the building.
Contact: anm.belfast@gmail.com or phone 07888 685 412.
North Belfast Christian Fellowship, 246 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5NG.
All levels: Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced. Thursday 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Classes are for men & women. No need to register just turn up on the day. Restarting 11th April 2024.
Contact: 07790 980 288 or email julie.acaciapath@gmail.com
Seaview Presbyterian Church Hall, 94 Shore Road, Belfast, BT15 3PZ. Classes restart 9th April 2024.
Tuesday 10.30 am. – 12:30 pm. Informal English classes. Mixed level.
Contact: Helen Stewart 028 9077 5549 / 07716744974 or email helenstewart389@hotmail.com
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Dundonald, BT16
St Elizabeth’s Church, Church Green, Dundonald, BT16 2LP.
Mixed levels class Tuesday 3.30 – 5.00 pm. Restarts 16th April until 4th June 2024
No need to register. Contact: englishforlife@stelizabeths.church for more information.
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Holywood, BT18
Holywood Baptist Church, 67 Belfast Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9EW.
Free English classes in small groups for different levels.
Monday 7.30 – 8.30 pm and Thursday 9.30 – 10.30 am. Crèche available for small children.
Classes restart week beginning 8th April 2024. Contact: 07935 554 278 for more information.
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Bangor, BT20
Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4LN.
Mixed levels: Tuesday 9.30 – 11 am. Classes held during school term time only.
Crèche for babies and pre-school children. Restarts 9th April 2024.
Contact: the office on 02891473213 or email office@hrpc.org.uk
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 111 Clandeboye Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3JW.
Free Conversational English Classes in small groups for different levels: Wednesday 2 – 3:30 pm.
Facilities available for babies and children. Restarts 10th April 2024.
Tea, coffee and refreshments available in a warm and relaxed environment.
Contact: Heather Faris on 07892 406 312 or email: heathermfaris@gmail.com
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Newtownards, BT23
The Link, 10 West Street Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4GB. Classes restart 8th April 2024.
Monday 9.30 – 11 am. Steppingstones ESOL for women with babies or toddlers:
Tuesday 10 am – 12 pm. Improvers ESOL including English for Work / Employment.
Tuesday 2 – 4 pm. Absolute Beginners’ class & Beginners class 2. ESOL for seniors (gentle pace).
English For Driving: Please email for details. Contact: elizabeth@thelinkcentre.org to register.
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Ballynahinch, BT24
Ballynahinch Baptist Church, 24 Lisburn Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8BL. 8th April – mid June 2024.
Beginner, Pre-Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Monday 7 – 8 pm.
Contact: Esther Poots on 07791 161 279 or email eandmpoots@btinternet.com.
Lisburn BT28
Inspire Café, Lisburn City Church, 1-3 Graham Gardens, Lisburn, County Down, BT28 1XE.
Beginner English class. Thursday 9:30 – 10:30 am. Class restarts 11th April 2024.
Contact: Lisburn Community Trust on 07756 965 868 or email hello@lcccommunitytrust.org
Kilkeel BT34
Mourne Presbyterian Church, Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4BN.
Beginners English class. Monday 6.30 – 7.30 pm. 15th April – 25th June 2024.
Intermediate English class. Monday 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Start date to be confirmed.
Contact: Robert James on 07715 568 683 or email info@mournepc.org
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Glengormley BT36
Glenabbey Church, 6 Ballycraigy Road, Glengormley, County Antrim BT36 5ZZ. Restarts 10th April.
English Conversation Café: Wednesday 3- 4.30 pm. A multicultural family café with drinks and snacks. An opportunity to practise English in a warm and friendly environment.
Website: www.glenabbey.church or email info@glenabbey.church
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Newtownabbey BT37
Abbots Cross Congregational Church, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QW.
Thursday 10 – 11.30 am. Free classes for beginners to advanced. Restarts 11th April 2024.
Contact: Bill Annette 07533 622 200.
Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church, 91 Doagh Road, White House BT37 9QN.
Global Link – English conversation café: Wednesday 7.30 – 9 pm. Restarts 10th April 2024.
https://www.facebook.com/globalinkacpc
Contact: Michael Rutledge mrutledge@presbyterianireland.org or office 028 9085 2120
Whiteabbey Welcome
Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church, 602 Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 0SN.
English Conversation classes, all welcome.
Wednesday 10.30 to 12 noon term time.
Contact: Rosemary Stewart, stewart925@btinternet.com
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Carrickfergus BT38
Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 48 Burleigh Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 8HW.
English Classes:
All levels: Beginners to Advanced: Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm. New term dates to be confirmed.
Contact: Martin Thompson on 07933 197 977 or email martin.thompson@gmx.co.uk
Conversation classes once a month on a Saturday afternoon. Check Facebook for regular updates: The Grapevine English Lessons | Facebook
Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 48 Burleigh Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 8HW.
The Olive Tree. Women only – Meet new friends, do activities together and practise English. Wednesday 9.30 – 11.30 am. Formal activity sessions restart September. Informal meet ups and walks together continue over the summer term. Contact: Erin Dalton 07450 395 659 or email erindalton@sky.com See Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/theolivetreewoodlands
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Antrim BT41
Antrim Baptist Church, 3 Greystone Link, Antrim BT41 1QW. Classes restart 16th April 2024.
Tuesday mornings 10 -11.30 am. Free classes beginners to intermediate level. Term time only.
Contact: Mark: 07916 960 089 or John: 07708 846 112. Email: antrimenglish@gmail.com
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Derry / Londonderry BT48
Various locations for details. Contact: Hilda Orr on 07835577534 or email hildaorr2@hotmail.com
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Portstewart BT55
Agherton Parish Church, 19 Church Street, Portstewart, Co. Londonderry, BT55 7AH.
Beginners’ Conversational English classes: weekly times vary. For details and more information Contact: the Parish Office Tel: 02870 833 277 or email: aghertonoffice@gmail.com
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Portadown BT62
Emmanual Church, 32 Meadow Lane, Portadown, Craigavon, BT62 3NH.
Absolute beginner classes: Tuesday 7 – 8.30 pm. Classes will run in 5-week block:
9th April -7th May 2024. Contact: Esther Weir on 07734 583 561
First Portadown Presbyterian Church, Bridge Street, Portadown, Craigavon, BT63 5AA.
Shine Café. International Ladies Coffee Morning. Fridays 10 – 11.30 am. Term time only.
Coffee, chat, crafts, and good food each week. Contact: Judith Suarez on 07719 698 204.
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Lurgan BT67
Emmanuel Church, 23 Castle Lane, Lurgan, BT67 9BD. The Church is behind Sports Direct.
Beginners and Advanced Beginners: Tuesdays 7 – 9 pm with refreshments also provided.
Classes start again 2024. Phone Nicola on 02838316998 or email nicola@emmanuel-church.co,uk
Or Contact: Barbara on 07517 975 866 or email barbarajohnston12@gmail.com
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Enniskillen BT74
ERANO (Empowering Refugees and Newcomers Organisation) Fermanagh & Omagh District.
English classes provided in six-week blocks. Session times vary. For more information & details
Contact: Mary on 07783 706 598 or follow on https://www.facebook.com/RefugeeHubFODC
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Omagh BT78
ERANO (Empowering Refugees and Newcomers Organisation) Fermanagh & Omagh District.
English classes provided in six-week blocks. Session times vary. For more information & details
Contact: Mary on 07783 706 598 or follow on https://www.facebook.com/RefugeeHubFODC
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For more information about ESOL provision throughout Northern Ireland please contact:
Ligia Parizzi, ESOL Coordinator
NIRRS (Northern Ireland Refugee Resettlement Scheme)
Tel: 028 9026 5233 or 07814 046 391.
Email: lparizzi@befastmet.ac.uk
Website: ESOL NI (esolwebapp.azurewebsites.net)
