Speak.Up School of English
Free English course for adults in England

Finally speak English with confidence

A free 8 week course on Zoom, taught by teachers who speak Polish, Romanian and Ukrainian. Learn from home after work and finish with a recognised certificate.

A Speak.Up tutor presenting the free English course

Watch this first. It takes 2 minutes.

100% freeOnline, from homeCertificate includedTeaching since 2010
You are not alone

English should not hold you back

You understand more than you can say, but the words don't come out.

Phone calls, emails and appointments make you nervous.

You want a better job, but your English is stopping you.

You want to help your children with school, not rely on them to translate for you.

This course was made for exactly this.

Before you book

Check you can join

The course is free for people who meet a few simple rules. If you tick every box, you are ready to book your call.

You can join if

  • You are 19 or over
  • You are a British, EU or Ukrainian citizen with settled status (you have a share code or BRP)
  • You live in one of our eligible areas in England

Real classes. Real teachers. Zero cost.

Completely free

Government funded. You pay nothing.

A certificate that counts

Pass the exam and get a nationally recognised Functional Skills certificate.

Learn after work

Weekday evenings or weekend classes. You choose.

Teachers who get you

Our tutors speak your language, so you never feel lost.

From today to your first class

  1. 01

    Watch the video

    See exactly how the course works.

  2. 02

    Book a 10 minute call

    Pick a time, Monday to Friday, 5pm to 8pm. We check you qualify and answer your questions.

  3. 03

    Start learning

    We help you register, then you join your class on Zoom from home.

The Speak.Up tutors, who have helped adults learn English since 2010
Speak.Up tutors have been helping adults learn English in the UK since 2010.
Free 10 minute call

Save your free place

Choose a time that suits you and we will send your call link on WhatsApp and email.

No cost. No obligation. Just a quick chat.

Questions, answered

Is it really free?

Yes. The course is government funded, so if you qualify, you pay nothing.

How long is the course?

8 weeks. Two 3 hour classes each week, with an exam at the end.

When are the classes?

Weekdays 18:00 to 21:00, or weekends at 10:00 or 13:30.

My English is very basic. Can I still join?

Yes. We teach Entry Level 1 to 3 and help you start at the right level.

Can I speak to someone in my language?

Yes. Our team speaks Polish, Romanian and Ukrainian.

Your English. Your future. Free.

Chat with a teacher who speaks your language.