English Language, TEFL, British Sign Language
English Language
Do you want to learn English? Have you learnt English but would like to develop it further? Perhaps you are hoping to gain an internationally recognised qualification or plan to go on to Higher Education. Whatever your level and your reason for learning English, we have a course to suit you. We have Full-Time classes from Beginner to Advanced levels and a wide range of part-time classes too including General English and Exam Preparation for Cambridge First and Advanced. Check out our course pages for more information.
We are an English UK member, are accredited by the British Council and are an approved Cambridge Examination Centre. We have a well-deserved reputation, both nationally and internationally, for the excellent quality of our courses and we have helped thousands of students improve their English, gain qualifications and realise their ambitions.
Find out more about the full-time ESOL course in this video:
Teacher Training
Are you looking to start a career in English language teaching? Perhaps you would like to work abroad or you are already volunteering or teaching here in Scotland.
Whether you are just starting out, looking for a refresher, wanting a qualification to support what you already do or just curious, you’ll find something you love in our range of training courses. Many of our courses are now delivered online so you can join from wherever you are!
Our portfolio consists of short part-time taster courses as well as fully accredited courses leading to Scottish and Internationally recognised qualifications such as SQA Teaching ESOL Literacies to Adults and the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) which will give you the skills you need to embark on a number of exciting new opportunities at home or overseas.
British Sign Language
Do you want to learn British Sign Language? Do you already know some BSL but want to develop your language skills further? Are you just curious?
We have courses at 3 levels, starting with our short Introduction to BSL course which takes place 3 times a year. If you love this course and want to continue or you already know some BSL but want to develop your language skills further you can join our longer courses which will help you work towards recognised SQA qualifications at SCQF Level 4 and 5.
To any future students I would say, go after your dreams and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
Inga Griska,
ESOL and Hospitality
Inga’s Story
Inga Griska came to Scotland in 2011 with little knowledge of English as a language.
“In 2014 I decided to do an ESOL course at Dundee and Angus College to improve my English writing skills. At the time I worked in a bar and developed an interest in hospitality so my tutors suggested I apply for a course.
“During my HNC and HND my favourite class was Human Resource Management. The hardest part was food hygiene as it’s difficult to learn the names of bacteria when English is not your first language!”
Inga then attended Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen to study for a BA in International Hospitality Management.
“I would eventually like to become a manager in the hospitality industry and make all those who contributed to my education proud."
next steps
- Information sheets
- Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
- Part-time Evening Courses in ESOL
- Full-time Courses in ESOL
- PDA Introduction to Tutoring ESOL
- Pronunciation for Speakers of Other Languages - Lower Course Information
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