Free part-time English classes (CELTA)
The ELTC runs part-time and full-time teacher training courses (Cambridge CELTA) throughout the year. The trainees on these courses are preparing to become English language teachers. We need volunteers to join these classes so that our trainee teachers can practise their teaching.
Our Free English classes are a great way of learning English language in a relaxed environment and volunteers enjoy and benefit from these classes.
The Free English classes are not part of a course. If you wish to join these classes, you will do so as a volunteer not a student. Certificates and student cards are not provided. The classes may also be recorded for training purposes.
Who can join?
To join our free English classes you must:
- Be over 18 years old
- Have an English level between pre-intermediate (IELTS 3.5 - 5.0) and upper-intermediate (IELTS 5.0 - 6.5)
- Be able to attend at least 80% of the classes.
For face-to-face classes you must live in the UK and be able to come to classes at our building in Sheffield. For online classes, you can be in any country, but you must have an adequate internet connection and a computer with a microphone and a camera.
Who are the classes not suitable for?
Unfortunately, our free English classes are NOT suitable for people who:
- Are under 18 years old
- Have a beginner level of English (IELTS 3.0 or lower)
- Have an advanced level of English (IELTS 6.5 or over)
- Cannot attend regularly
When do classes take place?
Our free classes take place in blocks throughout the year. Each block of classes is taught alongside one of our CELTA teacher training courses. You can sign up to attend more than one block of classes, but you must be able to attend at least 80% of the classes in each block.
- October - December 2024 - Thursday and Friday weekdays - In-person
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The free English classes below will all take place in-person at the English Language Teaching Centre in Sheffield:
Friday 4 October - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 10 October - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 11 October - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 17 October - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 18 October - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 24 October - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 25 October - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 31 October - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 1 November - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 7 November - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 8 November - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 14 November - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 15 November - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 21 November - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 22 November - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 28 November - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 29 November - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 5 December - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 6 December - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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Thursday 12 December - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday 13 December - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
When do the free classes take place?
Our free classes take place in blocks throughout the year. Each block of classes is taught alongside one of our CELTA teacher training courses. You can sign up to attend more than one block of classes, but you must be able to attend at least 80% of the classes in each block.
Where do these free English classes take place?
All the face-to-face free English classes take place at:
The English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)
University of Sheffield
78 Hoyle Street
Sheffield
S3 7LG
Our classrooms are on D floor. For directions to our centre, please click here.
All our online classes take place on Zoom. You will need to download Zoom onto your computer to join these classes.
How to join
To sign up for the classes, please click the link below and fill in the application form:
Free English classes application form
After you complete the application form we will add your details to our waiting list. When a place in the free classes becomes available we will send you an email inviting you to attend the free classes.
These free classes are popular, so you might have to wait a few weeks before a place in the free classes becomes available for you.
If you have any questions about joining the free classes, please contact tefl@sheffield.ac.uk for assistance.
For more information on how we hold and process your personal data, please see the Privacy Notice for free English class volunteers.