Take a look at our ‘Resources for learners’ pages for links, suggestions and resources.

IELTS is short for the International English Language Testing System.

It is an international standardised test of English language proficiency.

Overseas students from most non-English speaking countries will have to take an IELTS test to prove that their English is of a particular standard in order to be admitted to UK universities.

When you search for classes on this website, tick the box for ‘IELTS’ and it will show you when and where they are.

You can use our ‘Search Classes’ page to find classes at your level. The class information will show if there is childcare available and what it is.

It is important to ask your Job Centre advisor before starting a new ESOL class to make sure it doesn’t affect your benefits. The Job Centre also offers some ESOL classes for jobseekers.

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• You can search our website for some of the many free classes in Bristol that don’t have a waiting list.
• Take a look at our ‘Resources for learners’ pages.
• Listen to English radio. Radio 4 and the BBC World Service have lots of talking.
• Read English newspapers and magazines. The Bristol Cable and the Metro are free newspapers you can pick up around the city.
• Practise speaking English when you go shopping.
• Practise reading English signs in the street and on buildings.

You can contact the organisations listed under ‘Skills, learning and employment’ here: Useful organisations

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You could get in touch with the different organisations that run ESOL classes and enquire if they are looking for volunteers; keep an eye out on their websites and social media pages…
More info needed!