English Classes
Please note that English Classes/ESOL are not running.
You can still practice your English at home whilst self-isolating, here are some ideas and links thanks to Refugee Employment Network.:
Listen to the radio:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds
Listen to music and read the words to the songs:
https://www.musixmatch.com/
Watch English Language TV
To get subtitles, press the Subtitles button (may also be shown as SUB) on the remote control of your digital box or TV. Press the Menu
button and then follow the on-screen options until you reach options for language and subtitles. Read more at:
https://www.freeview.co.uk/support/more-about-freeview/accessibility/can-i-get-subtitles-on-freeview.html#EBZ01FYV6KI0AqaE.99
Apps
Beginner Level
https://translate.google.co.uk/
http://www.appbrain.com/app/duolingo:-learn-languages-free/com.duolingo
http://www.appbrain.com/app/hello-english%3A-learn-english/com.CultureAlley.japanese.english
Higher Level
http://www.appbrain.com/app/english-listening/com.speechtech.app.listening
Spelling
http://www.appbrain.com/app/english-spelling-quiz/com.happycatsoft.englishspelling
Websites
Beginner
http://www.englishlearner.com/beginner/
https://esol.britishcouncil.org/content/learners
http://www.manythings.org/e/easy.html
http://www.esolcourses.com/uk-english/beginners-course/unit-1/unit-1.html
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topicsmenu/elementary.html
http://www.esolcourses.com/vocabulary/beginners.html
http://www.esolcourses.com/uk-english/beginners-course/unit-1/the-alphabet.html
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/?cc=gb&selLanguage=en
http://www.talkenglish.com/
https://www.usingenglish.com/teachers/
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/index.htm
Higher Level
https://esol.britishcouncil.org/content/learners
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pc9tn/episodes/downloads
https://www.ted.com/ (can click for subtitles)
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topicsmenu/pre-intermediate.html
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topicsmenu/intermediate.html
http://www.eslcafe.com/students/
https://www.thoughtco.com/esl-4133095
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/easy-news-english.html
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/cambridge-english-ielts
https://www.journey2english.com/ from £3.75 a month
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/?cc=gb&selLanguage=en
http://www.talkenglish.com/
https://www.usingenglish.com/teachers/
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/index.htm
Citizenship Test
http://www.lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/
IELTS
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/understanding-ielts
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/cambridge-english-ielts
Book
http://ilsclasses.com/Essential%20Grammar%20in%20Use.pdf Booklet of ‘Murphy’s Essential Grammar In Use’’
REACH+
Cardiff and Vale College, One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road, Cardiff. CF10 5BF
Tel: 029 2025 0271
Drop-in: Monday & Tuesday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday from 9:30am to 3:30pm
and Friday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
ESOL Hub. If you would like to study English and work towards ESOL qualifications, and you are a Refugee or dispersed Asylum Seeker, you can register with Reach+. Attend a drop-in session to find out how to get assessed and start learning!
F.A.N. (Cardiff Friends and Neighbours Groups)
Various venues, days and times around Cardiff. See website for more info.
An informal way to improve your English conversation skills and meet new people!
Grangetown Baptist Church
129a Clive Street, Grangetown. CF11 7HP
Thursday and Friday from 10:00am to 11:15am in term-time
Informal English classes.
Highfields Church
Highfields Church, Monthermer Road, Cathays, Cardiff. CF24 4QW
Tel: 029 2065 0740
http://www.highfieldschurch.org.uk
Women's English Conversation Class: Monday and Tuesday from 10.00am to 11.15am in term time.
Improve your English in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Childcare is provided. Costs £15 per term.
Oasis Cardiff
69B Splott Road, Splott, Cardiff. CF24 2BW
Tel: 029 2046 0424
Drop-in Entry Level English Class from Monday to Friday 10:30am to 12:30pm
Oasis Cardiff has recently become an accredited centre with Agored Cymru. They run English Classes (ESOL) at a variety of levels through Cardiff and Vale College and an IELTS course. Contact or visit for more information.
one2two Coffee Shop - Heath Evangelical Church
122 Whitchurch Road, Heath, Cardiff. CF14 3JN
Friday from 10:00am to 11:30am in term-time
English conversation class for people who speak English as a second language. Relax with a cuppa, make new friends and practise your English!
Race Equality First
1st Floor West, 113-116 Bute Street, Cardiff. CF10 5EQ
Tel: 029 2048 6207
Email: roon.adam@raceequalityfirst.org.uk
Women Only English Class, Friday from 10:00am to 11:30pm
Women's Only, free ESOL class for beginners. Highly qualified female tutor.
Riverside Community Development Centre
Brunel St, Riverside, Cardiff. CF11 6ES
Tel: 029 2022 0309
Email:
Mixed Language Cafe - Monday from 11:00am to 12:30pm at Brunel Street Hall, Riverside, Cardiff. CF11 6ES
Women's Chat - Wednesday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Riverside Warehouse, 56 Machen Place, Riverside,
Cardiff. CF11 6EQ
Salvation Army
Corporation Rd., Grangetown, Cardiff. CF11 7AY
Tel: 029 2064 0714
Fridays from 10:00am until 11am
Women's English class followed by a women only F.A.N. group.
Space4U
Trinity Centre, Corner of Four Elms Road and Piercefield Place, Adamsdown, Cardiff. CF24 1LE
http://www.space4ucardiff.co.uk/
Email:
Monday and Thursday Entry 1 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Entry 2 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Space4U run Entry level ESOL classes, no need to register and all free of charge.
Student Action for Refugees - STAR
Trinity Centre, Corner of Four Elms Road and Piercefield Place, Adamsdown, Cardiff. CF24 1LE
https://www.cardiffstudents.com/activities/society/star/
Open Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm during term-time only.
STAR is a project of Space4U. An opportunity to socialise and practice your English conversation with students from Cardiff University and Atlantic College.
Welsh Refugee Council
120-122, Broadway, Adamsdown, Cardiff. CF24 1NJ
Tel: 029 2048 9800
http://welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk/
Monday, 10:00am to 12:00pm - Beginners
Tuesday, 10:00am to 12:00pm - Advanced
Wednesday, 10:00am to 12:00pm - Pre-intermediate
Thursday, 10:00am to 1:00pm - Intermediate
Friday, 10:00am to 1:00pm - Intermediate.
WRC is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm and from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, go along to find out more or just drop-in to the classes.