Would you like to improve your English while learning how to access healthcare in the UK? Our Women’s ESOL for Health programme helps you develop your English and feel more confident talking about important health topics. 💬💚 If you need support with ESOL and want to better understand healthcare in the UK, we’re here to help. 📍 St Francis Employability, St Francis of Assisi Church, Links Road, Coventry, CV6 3DQ 📞 07584 095004 📧 leonnaw@stfcov.org Please get in touch to

One of our students recently drew a beautiful picture of a phoenix a mythical bird and a very important symbol for both Coventry and the people we support at Saint Francis Employability. A phoenix is a magical bird that bursts into flames at the end of its life, only to be born again as a young chick .🐣 Its cycle continues, reminding us that life can begin again. 🔥 For our student, the phoenix represents what it feels like to live a new life in the UK. Moving to a new coun

Fun in our new Cleaning and ESOL course as we practise giving cleaning commands to each other! #CleaningCourse #Learning #NewSkills #StFrancisEmployability

Note to publisher : 16.6.2026 submission Our students discovered so many free opportunities, including computer access, books in English and their first language 📖🌍, and groups and activities where they can meet new people 🤝😊. Many were amazed by how much the library can offer to help them learn, grow, and build confidence. 🌟 The highlight? Receiving their very first library cards! 🎉💳 If you're a beginner English speaker and want to improve your IT skills, our ESOL for

Ever wondered what a day in the life of an ESOL tutor is like? Here's a little peek behind the scenes! 🔎What's on your desk? 🍌 Bananas – A quick energy boost to keep me going through busy teaching days. 📎 Stapler – There's always another worksheet to prepare! It keeps everything organised and ready for class. 🎧 Headphones – My little space for motivation and creativity while planning lessons. 💻 Computer – Probably my most important teaching tool. I love creating lessons

At St Francis Employability, rather than giving our learners the answers, we use puzzles, games and problem-solving activities to help them discover the language for themselves. This builds confidence, strengthens memory and makes learning much more rewarding. Today we've got a parts of the face anagram challenge! 👀 How many words can you find? Which one was the trickiest? Can you use one of the words in a sentence? Pop your answers in the comments - we'd love to see how you

🛒Can you name these items? Write the names in the comments. 🍎 1. __________🍌 2. __________🥚 4. __________ ⭐ Extra Challenge: Write one sentence using "I like..." or "I don't like..." Example:✅ I like apples.✅ I don't like eggs. 💬 Share your answers in the comments and practise your English with us! #ESOL #LearnEnglish #EnglishPractice #EnglishForEveryone #Coventry #stfrancisemployability

It was amazing to see so many people come together to celebrate our diverse community. I felt proud to live in Coventry and to be part of Saint Francis Employability. ❤️ I am constantly inspired by our students who step out of their comfort zones to attend, practise their English, and create opportunities for themselves. Their courage inspired me to do the same, and I was delighted to share a little piano performance. 🎹 A huge thank you to our students, volunteers, charities

We’re delighted to welcome Asima to the team as our new Junior Tutor. Recently CELTA‑qualified, she brings real enthusiasm for supporting learners and helping them build confidence. Her dedication and commitment to making learning accessible and enjoyable will be a great addition to our provision. Please join us in giving Asima a warm welcome. We’re excited to see the positive impact she will have within our learning community. 📚✨ #StFrancisEmployability #Community #NewRecru

Students from across all levels have designed these beautiful, engaging posters to help spread the word about our ESOL classes and support services 💬✨ At Saint Francis Employability, we welcome adults from ALL backgrounds 🌍🤝 Whether you want to improve your English for work, daily life, confidence, speaking, writing, or any other reason — we are here to support YOU ❤️ 💡 We listen to your needs 💡 We adapt our support to suit you 💡 We create a welcoming and friendly envir

In our driving theory course, students learn essential motorway skills, including lane rules, smart motorways, handling congestion, and what to do after a breakdown. Test your knowledge! Here’s a question from the session. Which answer is correct? Let us know below 👇 #StFrancisEmployability #DrivingTheory #TestYourKnowledge

Who said learning shouldn't be fun! The best way to learn is by experimenting, trying new approaches and communicating your ideas with others. Playing games is a great way, as it can challenge your skills, help break the ice when talking with others and is open for many topics. And here's the best thing: you don't even know your learning!

Our students practised using the past tense irregular verbs through fun games and information-sharing activities. It was an interactive learning environment where the students were fully engaged and excited to show what they learned.

Entry 2 ESOL class explore the future continuous, practising how to talk about actions happening at a specific time in the future. Proud to see everyone growing in confidence and communication. Great energy and great progress! 🌟📚

We learned how to write and send a card through the post! The students practiced writing an address and preparing their cards for mailing. We made the experience feel real inside the classroom — using actual cards, a post office box, and even having one student act as the postman. Everyone enjoyed posting cards to each other and then receiving them from our class postman. It is a fun and practical way to learn! Importance of This Activity for Migrants Settling in the UK This

I recently shared a selfie with my ESOL students mid-course in our WhatsApp group, and the response has been overwhelmingly heartwarming! 💛 Students who couldn’t attend still chimed in with love, saying how much they miss the class and how beautiful the pictures are. Moments like these remind me just how special our learning community is—supportive, caring, and full of connection. Hopefully next time I can take a selfie without my face getting cropped 😅… but for now, I’ll s

Celebrating Success in Our Time Lesson at St Francis Employability We are thrilled to share that our recent time lesson was a resounding success! The students at St Francis Employability truly enjoyed practicing with clocks and engaging in real-life examples. Hands-On Learning During the lesson, learners had the opportunity to read and say the time, which helped reinforce their understanding in a practical way. It was fantastic to see everyone actively participating and app

Our ESOL for IT students had a fantastic time this week! 🌟 We played a board game to practice describing computers and technology 💬💻 — and then students wrote creative sentences about what makes up a computer. From “The monitor shows the picture!” to “The keyboard helps you type!” — we heard so many amazing ideas ✍️ This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn English for using technology. 💡 You’ll gain the English skills you need to understand IT concepts, use co

Learners in a Skills for Life session developing their speaking, listening and vocabulary skills in a roleplay activity as shop assistants and customers. #StFrancisEmployability #SkillsForLife #ESOL #Community

In our ESOL for health class learners learn about basic first aid, by practising CPR (on our Annies), how to put someone into the recovery position and how to help someone who is choking. #StFrancisEmployability #CPR #SkillsForLife