Sandwell Language
Network
The Sandwell Language Network (SLN) provides a programme of free, community-based English language learning support in each of our six towns in Sandwell.
SLN is available to any adult (18 +) with English language learning needs in Sandwell and is delivered by community organisations with languages classes available in local community settings.
SLN delivers a range of English Language learning, as well digital inclusion, employability sessions and Health Literacy classes for people who cannot speak English or cannot speak English well.
SLN offers a place of welcome to new migrants living in Sandwell, as well as people who have lived in Sandwell for many years. It offers free language learning to those with poor, or no English language and to those who wish to improve their English language. It helps people understand our healthcare system and better access health care with SLN.
People from all around the world are welcome and in 2022 SLN learners came from:
52 Countries
4 Continents
Africa, South Asia,
South America, and Europe
55 Nationalities
49 Spoken
Languages
SLN language learning courses run September 2023 – July 2024
- Delivers pre-entry and entry-level ESOL classes in community hubs, to meet a need and plug the gap in basic language skills provision
- Delivers ‘IELTS’ courses for people to prepare for the International English Language Test to enable them to study or work
- Supports language learners to
- access health and wellbeing support, and improve health literacy
- be better able to find work and to progress within work, through ‘employability booster’ sessions alongside language learning
- access IT as part of their language learning
- interact more confidently with local services
- connect with people in their neighbourhood
- access advice, wellbeing, and employability services in local centres
- access wider community learning opportunities and progress to courses with Sandwell Adult and Family Learning, Sandwell College and other education and training providers
