Belfast BT1
Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre, 4 -6 Donegal Street Place, Belfast, BT1 2FN
All classes are online via zoom.
Absolute Beginners: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30 am.
Advanced Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday 11.30 am - 12.30 pm.
Progressors: Monday and Wednesday 11 am – 12 pm.
Advanced Progressors: Thursday 10 - 11 am.
Conversation: Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30 pm.
All learners are requested to fill out a registration form and privacy notice to register for classes.
These can be downloaded from our website https://www.burc.org/english/. Email Claudia Belloni on
esol@burc.org or call 028 9096 1111 for further information.
North Belfast Friendship Club, Quaker Meeting House, 45 Frederick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LW
Tuesday 6 - 8 pm every week. Open to anyone who wants to meet new people and practise English.
Contact: North Belfast Friendship Club - Home | Facebook
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Belfast BT2
Refuge Language – GEMS 34 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB
Absolute Beginners: Thursday 12 – 1 pm
Beginners: Thursday 1 – 3.30 pm.
Intermediate: Thursday 3.30 – 6 pm.
Maps - https://goo.gl/maps/Fjd772y9s6n3SyB67
Contact: 07859931887 or email info@refugelanguage.com
Shaftesbury Square Reformed Presbyterian Church, 72 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HP
Beginner class and Intermediate Conversation Group: Friday 7 - 8.30 pm.
Food to share on first Friday every month 8.30 - 9.30pm.
No need to register just turn up on the day. Contact: info@shaftesburysquare.rpc.org
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Belfast BT3
Globe International Café @ The Dock Café, Arc Retail, 2K Queen’s Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT
Location: Find us – Globe International Belfast
Conversation club - Monday 7.30 - 9.30-pm. Meet up to make new friends, practise your English and
have some fun. Website: www.globeinternationalbelfast.org
Facebook page: Globe International Belfast – FB…international community in East Belfast.
Contact email: contactus@globeinternationalbelfast.org.
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Belfast BT5
22 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AD
IELTS exam preparation
Day - Tuesdays
Dates – Tuesday 26 September – Tuesday 19 December
Level – Advanced B2/C1
Time – 4 – 6.30 pm
Map - https://goo.gl/maps/XAVxSxGaB3qCdvUJ6
Refuge Language - 22 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AD
Beginners and pre-intermediate: Friday 9.30 am – 12 pm.
Intermediate and above: Monday 9.30 am – 12 pm.
Map - https://goo.gl/maps/hm3o3HdyPMyJtCZe6
Contact: 07859931887 or email info@refugelanguage.com
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Belfast BT6
Woodstock Reformed Presbyterian Church, 411 Woodstock Road, Belfast, BT6 8PW
English Conversation class for all levels. Wednesday 7.30 – 9.00 pm.
Website: https://www.rpc.org/woodstock/
Contact: David to register for the class on 07780703713.
12 – 14 Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, BT6 9AY
NEW!!! – Yarn workshop – All welcome.
Wool and needles provided with tea / coffee.
The 3 rd Friday morning of every month – 10.30 am – 12 pm.
Contact: Danica at danica@enbelfast.org for more information.
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Belfast BT7
Refuge Language - Ballynafeigh Community Development Association
283 Ormeau Road, Belfast,BT7 3GG
Mixed Level Conversation Club: Tuesday 1 – 3.30 pm.
Map https://goo.gl/maps/khNSP3xPF8ikk55Q7
Contact: 07859931887 or email info@refugelanguage.com
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Belfast BT7
Belfast Friendship Club, Aleksandar’s Bakery, 12 – 24 University Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1GY
Conversational English and making new friends. Every Thursday 7 – 9 pm.
Contact: Stephanie on 07548 938 508 or email s.mitchell@together-cic.org
Website: www.belfastfriendshipclub.org
Homeplus, 113 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HP
Elementary: Wednesday 3 – 5 pm.
Contact: Glen Phillips on 028 90311 836 or email info@homeplusni.com
Classes start on Wednesday 20 September
Newtownbreda Presbyterian Church (St John’s), 374 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3HX
Tuesday 6 – 7.30 pm Hot halal food.
Wednesday 10.30 am – 12 pm: Classes in small groups for different levels.
Contact: Janet Robinson on 07736523372 or email janrobo@hotmail.com
Donegall Pass Community Forum, CRI Building, 165 -169 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1DT
Website: www.donegallpass.org
Classes start on Friday 15 September. Come along to register.
Beginner: Friday 10 am – 12 pm.
This class is fun and informal. Come along and meet new people, build confidence, and strengthen your English for everyday life.
Classes start on Friday 22 September. Come along to register.
Intermediate: Friday 10 am – 12 pm.
This class is fun and informal. Come along and meet new people, build confidence, and strengthen your English for everyday life.
Classes start on Monday 25 September. Come along to register.
The course is 6 weeks.
Complete beginner’s computer course: Monday 10 am – 12 pm.
No computer experience needed. The course starts with very basic
information and progresses to the Internet, email and Microsoft Word.
Mornington Community Centre, 117 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 1SH
Every Nation Belfast Global Café Culture Nights, celebrate different cultures, make people feel
welcome and invite them to be part of a community. These events are the last Friday of every
month. Contact: Danica at danica@enbelfast.org for more information.
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Belfast BT8
Classes start in October – more information to come.
The Village, 55a Newtownbreda Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 6PZ
Free tea/coffee and biscuits provided. Contact office@newtownbredabaptist.com
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Belfast BT9
The Union Chapel, Methodist College, 1 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6BY
Every Nation Belfast Social Responsibility Welcome Meals
Every last Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm.
Contact: Danica at danica@enbelfast.org for more information.
Belfast City Mission, 13 Great Northern Street, Lisburn Rd, Belfast, BT9 7FJ
Women only – Beginners: Tuesday 11.30 am – 1 pm and Thursday 11.30 am – 1 pm.
Open to all - Intermediate: Tuesday 2 - 3.30 pm and Thursday 2 – 3.30 pm.
Contact: Willie Cowan 07366383977 or email mark.hamilton.ntl@ntlworld.com
International Meeting Point, 133a Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AG
Elementary and Intermediate: Monday 3 - 4.30 pm.
Women only - Beginners, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Tuesday 10 – 11.30 am.
Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Wednesday 3 – 4.30 pm.
Contact: Henry Coulter on 07724 409387 or email imp@presbyterianireland.org
Classes start on Monday 11 September
Fisherwick Presbyterian Church Halls, 2 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DJ
Friends Across Borders.
Informal classes in small groups at different levels.
Monday morning 10.30 am – 12 pm. Classes running during school term time only.
Please contact Linda Little on 07974443818 or email fab@fisherwick.org
Windsor Baptist Church, 208 – 212 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6GD
Majestic English
Beginner and Intermediate – conversation classes: Friday 10 – 11.30 am.
Contact: Kerry Fee 07902 302101 or email kerry@windsorbaptist.org
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Belfast BT11
Foodstock Community Solidarity Hub, 150 Andersonstown Road, Belfast, BT11 9BY
English conversation group – Monday 9.30 am – 12 pm and Wednesday 9.30 am – 12 pm.
Contact: Paul Doherty on 07794304259 or email paul.doherty@foodstockcharity.com
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Belfast BT12
Classes start the week beginning Monday 18 September
Windsor Women’s Centre, 136 – 144 Broadway, Belfast, BT12 6HY. Women only.
Intermediate (Mixed Ability Entry 3 and higher): Monday 10 am – 12 pm.
Elementary (Ability Entry level 1 and 2): Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm.
Reading and Speaking: Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm. Beginners: Friday 9.30 – 11.30 am.
Please note Classes are full at the moment so call in or make contact to check that there is space.
To register please call 028 9023 5451 or email: educationadmin@windsorwomenscentre.com
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Belfast BT13
St Michael’s Church, Craven Street, Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 1JJ
Tuesday 10:30- 12 noon. All levels. Women only.
Contact: Heather Carson 07955092898 or email coils.heather@gmail.com
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Belfast BT14
International Meeting Point, 31 Carlisle Circus, Belfast, BT14 6AT
Beginners and Intermediate class: Monday 7 – 8:30 pm.
Women only - ‘Creative Conversations’: Tuesday 10.30 – 12.00 pm English conversation practice.
Advanced Discussion: Tuesday 2 - 3.00 pm.
Beginners and Pre-Intermediate: Wednesday 10.30 – 12.00 pm.
Contact: Shirley McGonigle on 07759 131903 or email smcgonigle@presbyterianireland.org
Refuge Language - The Duncairn, Duncairn Ave, Belfast, BT14 6BP
Beginners and Pre-Intermediate: Tuesday 10 am – 12 pm.
Maps - https://goo.gl/maps/rJ81JJr7vjCYkzsx8
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Belfast BT15
Classes start on Friday 15 September
All Nations Ministries (ANM) 2 Alexandra Park Avenue. Belfast, BT15 3EP
Preparation for Life in the UK citizenship test. Introduction to the different topics.
Intermediate level of English. Friday 1.30 – 3 pm.
To enter the building: Press buzzer on door at the back of St John Ambulance building in passage
behind Alexandra Presbyterian Church, Castletown Avenue.
Contact: Johanne Martin on 07929 126407 if you cannot get into the building.
Contact: anm.belfast@gmail.com or phone 07888 685412.
North Belfast Christian Fellowship, 246 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5NG
All levels: Thursday 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. No need to register just turn up on the day.
Contact: 07790980288 or email julie.acaciapath@gmail.com
Classes start in October – date to be confirmed
Seaview Presbyterian Church Hall, 94 Shore Road, Belfast, BT15 3PZ
Tuesday 10.30 am – 12:30 pm. Informal English classes. Mixed level.
Contact: Helen Stewart 028 9077 5549 or email helenstewart389@hotmail.com
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Dundonald, BT16
Classes start on Tuesday 19 September
St Elizabeth’s Church, Church Green, Dundonald, BT16 2LP
Mixed levels class Tuesday 3.30 – 5.00 pm.
No need to register. Turn up on the day. Contact: englishforlife@stelizabeths.church
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Holywood, BT18
Holywood Baptist Church, 67 Belfast Road, Holywood, BT18 9EW
Free English classes in small groups for different levels. Monday 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
Thursday 9.30-10.30 am. Crèche available for small children.
Contact 07935554278 for more information.
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Bangor, BT20
Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Hamilton Road, Bangor, BT20 4LN
Mixed levels: Tuesday 9.30 - 11 am. Classes held during school term time.
Crèche for babies and pre-school children.
Contact the office on 028 9147 3213 or email office@hrpc.org.uk
Classes start on Wednesday 13 September
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 111 Clandeboye Road, Bangor, BT20 3JW
Free Conversational English Classes in small groups for different levels: Wednesday 2 - 3:30 pm.
Facilities available for babies and children.
Tea, coffee and refreshments available in a warm and relaxed environment.
Contact: Heather Faris - call: 07892 406 312; email: heathermfaris@gmail.com
YMCA North Down, 10 – 12 High Street, Bangor, BT20 5AY
ESOL classes: Thursday 10 am – 12 pm.
Contact: Monika on 07591 840529 or email: monika@northdownymca.org
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Newtownards, BT23
Classes start on Tuesday 5 September
The Link, 10 West Street Newtownards, BT23 4GB
Beginners’ classes: Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm.
Improvers ESOL: Tuesdays 11 am - 1 pm.
English For Driving: Tuesday (time to be confirmed).
English For Employment: Tuesday (time to be confirmed).
ESOL Literacy, phonics and reading: Tuesday morning sessions available.
Starting on Monday 11 September
Steppingstones ESOL for mums with babies: Monday 9.30 – 11 am.
Contact elizabeth@thelinkcentre.org to register.
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Ballynahinch, BT24
Ballynahinch Baptist Church, 24 Lisburn Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8BL
Beginner, Pre-Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Monday 7 – 8.00 pm.
Contact: Esther Poots on 07791161279.
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Glengormley, BT36
Class starts on Wednesday 13 September
Glenabbey, 6 Ballycraigy Road, Glengormley, County Antrim BT36 5ZZ
English Conversation Café: Wednesday 3.00- 4.30 pm. A multicultural family café with drinks and
treats. An opportunity to practise English in a warm and friendly environment.
Website: www.glenabbey.church or contact by email info@glenabbey.church
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Newtownabbey, BT37
Abbots Cross Congregational Church, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QW
Thursday 10 – 11.30 am. Free classes for beginners to advanced.
Contact: Bill Annette 07533 622200
Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church, 91 Doagh Road, White House BT37 9QN
Global Link - English conversation café: Wednesday 7.30 – 9 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/globalinkacpc
Contact: Michael Rutledge mrutledge@presbyterianireland.org or call 07341835892
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Carrickfergus, BT38
Classes started on Wednesday 30 August
Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 48 Burleigh Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 8HW.
All levels: Beginners to Advanced: Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm.
Contact: Martin Thompson on 07933 197977 or email martin.thompson@gmx.co.uk
The Olive Tree. Women only - Meet new friends and practise English. Wednesday 9.30 – 11.30 am.
Contact: Martin Thompson on 07933 197977.
Conversation classes once a month on a Saturday afternoon. Check facebook.
The Grapevine English Lessons | Facebook
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Antrim BT41
Antrim Baptist Church, 3 Greystone Link, Antrim BT41 1QW
Tuesday mornings 10.00-11.30. Free classes from complete beginners to pre-intermediate level.
Contact Mark: 07916 960089 or John: 07708 846112.
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Lurgan, BT67
Register on Tuesday 12 September.
Classes start on Tuesday 19 September.
Emmanuel Church, 23 Castle Lane, Lurgan, BT67 9BD
The Church is behind Sports Direct.
Beginners and Advanced Beginners: Tuesday 7 – 9 pm with refreshments also provided.
Contact: Barbara on 07517 975866 or email barbarajohnston12@gmail.com
Informal English classes in Greater Belfast Area. List compiled by:
Johanne Martin, 079291 26407 or email johannermartin@gmail.com
Angela Russell, 079860 16279 or email angie_russell@hotmail.co.uk