Community Based Adult Learning

English for Speakers of Other Languages/ English as a foreign language

This section is for anyone aged 16 and over with English as a second language. It is designed for those who want to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Our Community ESOL classes take place in local areas and can help you get ready for college. We offer classes for beginners to people at pre-intermediate level. We also run ESOL Book Groups and Creative Writing Groups for learners at intermediate level and above.

To help us find the best class for you, we will invite you to come to an ESOL assessment session first. This helps us understand your level and give you the right support.

Improving English offers many benefits for learners. It helps them understand important information and express their opinions and ideas. They can meet people, make friends, and feel less isolated. It also increases employability, supports community integration, and improves health and well-being.

For more information email your name, mobile number and postcode to glasgowslearning.esol@glasgowlife.org.uk and someone will be in touch.

If you are 16 or over and live, work, or study in Glasgow, there are opportunities for you. You can improve your reading, writing, and numeracy skills. A range of free learning programmes is waiting to be discovered.

Adult literacy and numeracy learning is designed to meet individual needs and takes place in community venues across the city.

You may want to improve your skills for a range of reasons to help you get better at:

• filling in forms

• helping children with homework

• understanding bills and bank statements

• skills for work

• understanding information to open doors to new opportunities

• and much more

Some learning providers also offer qualifications.

Many adult learners not only develop new skills but also experience increased confidence. They often report improvements in their health and well-being. This boost helps them live fuller, more satisfying lives.

If you need help with reading, writing, and numeracy, there are two ways to find support. You can search our online database or call our Freephone helpline at 0800 027 6402.

For more information or to request promotional materials, please email glasgowslearning@glasgowlife.org.uk

Community projects and other organisations deliver a range of learning courses across the city which can help:

• Promote health and well-being, e.g. relaxation, healthy cooking, dementia training, positive mental health;

• Develop employability skills 

• Support cultural engagement and creativity, e.g. Museum-based programmes; craft classes, music workshops

• Broaden involvement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related learning

Organisations promote their learning programmes in local libraries and other community venues.

Ionnsachadh Gàidhlig - Gaelic Learning

Glasgow Life offers sessions for adults, from basic Gaelic vocabulary to more advanced interactions about personal interests or current events.

For more information or to register your interest, email gaeliclearning@glasgowlife.org.uk or call 0141 287 2839.

Tha Glaschu Beò a’ tabhann chlasaichean do dh’inbhich bho ìre tòiseachaidh gus an ruig iad ìre far am bi iad comasach air beagan Gàidhlig a labhairt agus sgileil ann an conaltradh mu chùisean pearsanta no tachartsan làthaireil. Tha sinn gu làithreach a’ dèanamh ath-sgrùdadh air ar tairgse agus a’ cur barrachd ris mar bhios a’ bhliadhna a’ dol air adhart. 

Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh mu na cothroman sin no airson ùidh a chlàradh, cuiribh post-dealain gu gaeliclearning@glasgowlife.org.uk no cuiribh fòn air 0141 287 2839.

For more information visit Glaschu Beò

Many adults in community learning like the chance to get an award or qualification. Adult learning is made to fit what learners need. Getting a qualification is just one way to learn. If learners are interested, providers can help them show what they have learned and get their award.

Glasgow’s Learning partners help adult learners access a range of community-based programmes. These include vocational, accredited, credit-rated, and certificated learning. Examples are the Community Achievement Award, Adult Achievement Awards, SQA, and other qualifications.

For example, Adult Literacy and Numeracy learners can work towards SQA units in Communications and Numeracy. ESOL learners can also gain SQA qualifications at different levels.

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is Scotland’s national accreditation and awarding body. Its main purpose is to work with learning providers like us. It aims to offer high-quality, flexible, and relevant qualifications that are inclusive and accessible to all.

For more information, visit [http://www.sqa.org.uk]