About Language & Learning
Language & Learning provides free English lessons, digital workshops, and employability skills to asylum seekers, refugees, and other migrants aged 18 and over. We offer tuition, guidance, and advice in safe and welcoming learning spaces.
What We Offer:
- English Language Classes: Free, unaccredited English lessons for adults.
- Employability Support: Small group sessions and one-to-one advice on training, education, and work.
- Digital Workshops: Learn how to use a computer and improve your digital skills.
English Language Classes
We offer free English lessons for those who are not eligible or cannot attend college classes in Newcastle. Classes are for adults aged 18 and over. If you are under 18, please visit our Young Lives page here.
Classes are held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at The CastleGate, Melbourne Street, Newcastle.
English classes are now full. The next registration session will be in September. Please check here for exact date and time.
Thursdays 11am to 1pm at the InterAction Drop-in, Melbourne Street, NE1 2JQ. You can visit our English conversation table, talk to teachers, make friends and find out more about our English classes.
Travel Information
If you live near the city centre or to the east of Newcastle, you can easily walk to our classes. Limited funds are available to reimburse bus fares for those in greatest need.
A map is available here.
Contact Language & Learning
Employability Advice and Guidance
We aim to help people to access education, training, and work. Our support includes:
- Employability Classes: One-to-one guidance and advice to help you on your journey.
- Course Support: Assistance in finding and enrolling on training that prepares you for the workplace.
How to Register
- Visit us at CastleGate, Melbourne Street, NE1 2JQ, every Tuesday from 12 to 1pm.
- Alternatively, register your interest by clicking this link, and we’ll get in touch with more information.
Digital Workshops
- All our learners can join digital workshops to improve their English and build confidence. You can work on employability goals, practise your language and meet new friends.
- We provide laptops, tablets, WiFi access, and in-person support for anyone registered in our language or employability programmes.
Volunteering with the Language & Learning team
All our free classes are taught by qualified ESOL volunteer teachers and supported by enthusiastic and motivated volunteer assistants. If you are interested in supporting our employability sessions or digital workshops and for information about volunteering with Language & Learning, visit our volunteering page.
Sunderland Classes
There are currently no Action Foundation English language classes in Sunderland.
Language & Learning is grateful for the support of
“The class has been a positive chance for me. The class atmosphere is very energetic and vibrant. It is full of different people with different cultures, beliefs, backgrounds.”