ESOL & Grammar
Courses In London & Online
Are you unsure when to use present perfect or past perfect? Do people find it difficult to understand you because of your grammar mistakes? Do you want to express yourself with more confidence? Good grammar is essential for good communication. These Grammar in Practice courses will help you say and write what you mean.
What is the best course for me?
You need to do a pre-course assessment. You can also do it online, but a face-to-face assessment is best.
- Online assessment - click ‘Start Assessment’ on the course page
- Or book a face-to-face assessment - call 0204 582 0423 or contact us by email at universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk for an appointment. You can also come without an appointment.
Times:
- Every Monday 12- 2pm
- Every Wednesday 6-8pm
- Every Friday 11am-1pm (23rd August – 6th October)
The courses are FREE to most learners if you earn less than £21, 547.50 a year or are on JSA or ESA (WRAG). They are either in the City Lit building or live online interactive classes. For online courses, you will need a computer with a microphone, a camera and the internet.
- Grammar in practice: intermediate (entry 3-level 1)
Course start date: Mon 5 Jan 2026 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Do you speak English with confidence but still find grammar confusing? Have you been learning for years but feel unsure about sentence structure or using more accurate forms when speaking or writing? This course is designed to help you review and practise key grammar points at Entry 3 / Level 1, so you can strengthen your understanding and communicate more clearly. You will focus on building more accurate sentences and using grammar confidently in everyday situations. Through practical speaking and writing activities, you’ll consolidate the grammar skills needed at this level. Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge or fill in the gaps, this course will support you in becoming a more accurate and effective English user.
You can join the course during terms 1,2 and 3.
You need to do a short test before joining.
Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £95.00 - Grammar in practice: upper intermediate (level 1-2) Course start date: Wed 14 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Unsure when to use the present perfect or past perfect? Still finding reported speech tricky? Need more practice with conditionals? This practical grammar course will help you put your grammar into action in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Through engaging topics and interactive activities, you’ll learn to choose the right form for the right situation, express yourself clearly, and sound more natural. Ideal for upper-intermediate learners who want to polish their skills for work, study, or everyday life.
This course runs during terms 2 and 3.
A pre-course assessment is required before joining.
Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £145.00 - ESOL: Develop your writing: grammar, vocabulary, expression (advanced) Course start date: Wed 21 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Do you already write well in English but want to take your skills to a level suitable for professional or academic work? Are you looking to develop your expressive range and make your writing more impactful? This course will help you refine your writing by focusing on meaning, precision, and style—going beyond accuracy to explore how language choices shape your message and influence your reader.
You will learn how grammar can be used creatively to express different shades of meaning, expand your vocabulary to say more with fewer words, and develop strategies to make your writing more persuasive, engaging, and memorable.
You may join this course during term 2.
A pre-course assessment is required before enrolment.
Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00 - Grammar in practice: pre-intermediate (entry 2- entry 3) Course start date: Wed 29 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Do you need help with your grammar? Do you want to know more about verb tenses? Do you want to ask questions with good pronunciation and correct grammar? On this course, you will learn all the essential grammar to help you speak and write well. You will focus on when to use present simple, present continuous and past simple. You will practise when to use 'do', 'does', 'is', 'are' and 'did' in questions and how to say these words. By the end of the course you will have a strong foundation for your English learning.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name).
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00 - Grammar in practice: advanced (level 2+) Course start date: Wed 6 May 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Is your grammar holding you back? Enhance your communication skills by exploring, analysing, and experimenting with advanced English grammar. This course will help you understand that grammar is not just about rules—it's about meaning. You'll learn to interpret others more accurately and express yourself more clearly and effectively.
This course runs during terms 1 and 3.
You need to do a short test before joining. Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423
The course runs over three terms (though you may start any term, places allowing).
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £85.00
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