ESOL in workplaces

Learn English at Home (LEAH) has been working for over 40 years with people whose first language is not English. Our aim is to enable them to communicate independently in the areas of health and wellbeing, education, and in the workplace.

Our students come from diverse backgrounds and face unique challenges. They may be living in a women’s refuge, navigating unstable housing, or caring for small children, meaning they are unable to attend college and become increasingly isolated through language barriers.

This is where LEAH steps in. Through language support and signposting to local statutory and voluntary services, we empower people to become active in their communities. We aim to provide a stepping stone to employment, volunteering, other educational opportunities, and other forms of community involvement.

We provide:

• One to one English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) tuition in the client’s home or online

• Classes in community settings and online

• In work progression programmes for migrant workers with limited English

• Trips and social activities in the surrounding areas

• Information and support to help people access local services

Teaching is primarily delivered by our team of trained volunteers. Our services offer clients a means to overcome isolation and improve their chances in life through improved English language skills, increased confidence and self-belief, and greater knowledge of local services and community life.

This guide has been developed by LEAH for those delivering non-accredited ESOL interventions within a workplace and is based on our experience of delivering a work based ESOL project funded by Trust for London. It includes tips, checklists and resources to get you started.

If you are interested in finding out more about how to introduce ESOL into your workplace or use any of the content to develop your own programme get in touch with us at info@leah.org.uk