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August enrolment is open: Free English starts 8 August · IELTS preparation starts 15 August. View courses →
LFWLearnForWork Learn for global opportunity
Katy leading a live online English class for adult learners

New August 2026 cohorts · Live online on Saturdays

English for
your next
step.

Learn from Native British Teachers. Choose General English group classes, personalised One-to-One tuition, IELTS preparation or healthcare-focused OET preparation. We will help you identify the route that matches your goal.

New courseLiving in BritainPractical English and British culture for living, visiting or moving to the UK.

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  • Native British English Teachers
  • IELTS and OET preparation
  • Partner-supported locations

Choose your route

Start with the course—not a fixed pathway.

Your current level, purpose and preferred learning format determine the best starting point.

General English

Group classes

Develop all four skills through structured live lessons and regular practice with other learners.

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Personalised

One-to-One

Focus private lesson time on your level, communication priorities and preferred schedule.

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Exam preparation

IELTS

Prepare for Academic or General Training goals across Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

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Healthcare English

OET

Prepare for healthcare-focused communication and all four Occupational English Test sub-tests.

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Culture & everyday life

Living in Britain

Build practical English and cultural confidence for visiting, moving to or living in Britain.

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Professional programme

Coding & Cyber-security

Build technical skills through structured learning, projects and career preparation.

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Limited offer

Partner-funded Free English

Free places may be available for eligible adult learners through approved partner organisations.

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Living in Britain: British Culture and Everyday English course

New self-paced course

Live, visit and communicate in Britain with confidence.

Learn practical everyday English alongside the customs, services and social situations that shape daily life in Britain.

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Group or privateChoose how you learn
Goal-led teachingEveryday, academic or professional
Four core skillsSpeaking, listening, reading, writing
Local partnershipsAccess and support through our network

Find your starting point

Assessment supports the right course choice.

Review Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening before choosing a group, private or exam-preparation route.

  • Online Reading assessment
  • Tutor-reviewed Writing tasks
  • Speaking and Listening discussion
  • Course guidance based on all four skills
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All four skills matter

The online result is only preliminary. We place students after reviewing Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening together.

Education partnerISIMYaoundé, Cameroon

Working together in Yaoundé

In partnership with ISIM.

LearnForWork UK, operated by Edutainment Ontop UK, works with the Institut Supérieur des Innovations et des Métiers to provide English learning, assessment and progression routes for ISIM students.

Students can complete the written entry test online, with tutor-led oral assessment available online or in person through the agreed programme arrangements.

Register Free through ISIM

Your learning journey

Start free. Then choose your direction.

You do not need to commit to a paid programme on day one. Complete the English course, review your goals and then choose what comes next.

Step 1 · Free

Six-week English course

Build practical confidence through live lessons in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Start here

Step 2A · Paid

IELTS preparation

Continue with six weeks of IELTS preparation for £180, plus the examination fee applicable in your country.

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Step 2B · Paid

Coding & cyber-security

Move into structured technical learning, practical projects and preparation for entry-level opportunities.

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Why English comes first

Confidence in English opens both routes.

The free course gives learners a shared foundation before they decide whether their next goal is an IELTS score or a technical career.

  • Communicate more confidently in live lessons
  • Understand instructions and learning materials
  • Develop study habits before a paid programme
  • Receive guidance on a suitable next route
  • Decide after experiencing LearnForWork teaching

How it works

Three clear decisions—not one big leap.

1

Join free English

Register, confirm your starting level and complete six weeks of live online learning.

2

Review your goal

Consider whether IELTS, coding or more English practice is the right next step.

3

Continue if you choose

Review the timetable, fees and expectations before enrolling in a paid progression course.

Your first six weeks are free. Where they lead is your choice.

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