EFA London (English for Action)

13/05/2026

Success! We've secured commitments to improve access to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Lambeth, Hackney, Southwark and Greenwich!

We're looking forward to working with the councils to co-design and implement ESOL advice services and call on central government for more ESOL funding.

This achievement is a testament to the incredible skill, passion and commitment of EFA's participants and forum theatre practitioners. Together, they worked very hard to convert the challenges they've experienced when trying to access ESOL into moving theatre plays which clearly communicated that between the restrictive eligibility criteria, lack of funding and lack of information, trying to access an ESOL class is like trying to walk through a maze full of dead ends and no clear path in sight.

It's been amazing to see our students develop their performances, which left audiences emotional and feeling the pain of the migrant experience as they were so persuasive. Go team!

Thank you Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales, NATECLA ELATT London Citizens UK Lambeth Council Hackney Council London Borough of Southwark and Royal Borough of Greenwich

13/05/2026

Nadia, one of our Southwark students who participated in the national housing march last month, wrote a reply after reading the article: “I’ve read Lauren’s experience in detail, and mine is the same. I work long hours at three jobs to pay. £800 a month in rent, and the house is in terrible condition, the bathroom and kitchen are covered in mould, and the landlord has no intention of fixing it. Mould is harmful to our health. I hope that with the marches, chants, and messages, the government will pass a new law regulating rents in London, which are the most expensive in the world.”

“UNITY IS THE BEST MECHANISM FOR A CAMPAIGN WITH POSITIVE EFFECTS.”

Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.

13/02/2026

Thank you so much for capturing the Hackney English Language Fair Light Foundations!!! We loved partnering with you and more than 20 other local groups to deliver this unique event for migrant communities.

The English Language Fairs connect migrant residents with English ( ) classes, support services, education and employability opportunities in a friendly and welcoming environment. Attendees can meet providers, ask questions and sign up for the provision that suits them best.

If you'd like to stay up to date with our events, please sign up to the EFA email newsletter https://efalondon.org/keep-in-touch/

12/02/2026

Today we welcomed Team London Bridge to our weekly Learning & Action group at Walworth Living Room Pembroke House. We spent the morning discussing health equity alongside Homza from South London Citizens UK. 17 learners, 3 partners, 2 volunteers, 1 teacher-organiser and dozens of solutions for better health in 🥳🙌🤩

EFA's teacher-organisers are uniquely skilled at making complex content accessible to English language learners without losing any context. This is vital for ensuring our community isn't left out of important conversations and decisions.

Our participatory approach to (English for Speakers of Other Languages) means that participants learn the language that's useful to their lives right now while building important connections and support networks. This model builds skills, grows confidence, and maximises engagement and retention.

If you would like to know more about our Learning & Action groups for migrant communities with limited English language proficiency or if you'd like some information about our training offer for practitioners, send us a DM or email [email protected]

12/02/2026

09/02/2026

Access to participatory ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is a recipe for inclusion!

Will you join our campaign to ensure that everyone who needs it can access English lessons? Drop us a message if we can count on you via our DMs or at [email protected]

Are you a teacher? Talk to your students about this! Why not use a bit of class time and encourage students to write to their MPs?

They can share how hard it is for many people to afford classes, how valuable ESOL is, and ask MPs to encourage Keir Starmer to follow up on his speech with funded plans to provide ESOL classes for everyone who needs them: https://www.writetothem.com/?a=westminstermp

14/01/2026

Happy New Year! Let’s kick off 2026 together at the Hackney English Language Fair!

Please register: https://forms.gle/fWX7DNjFRrQhZbM96 (or follow the link in our bio) 🙌

The English Language Fair is for you if you are learning English as an additional language and want to find out more about:

✨ESOL English classes
✨Education for adults
✨Getting a job
✨Volunteering
✨Health and wellbeing
✨Support and advice

📅Thursday 22nd January 2026
📍Homerton Library, Homerton High Street, E9 6AS
⏰ Please arrive from 10:30am. We will finish at 13:00 p.m.

The fair is an opportunity to speak with more than 30 local organisations and find the right course, opportunity, or advice for you.

Don't forget to let us know you're coming by registering: https://forms.gle/fWX7DNjFRrQhZbM96 (or follow the link in our bio) 🙌

We cant wait to welcome you 🥰

Please share our posters (translated into eight language) with your community!

17/12/2025

08/12/2025

Volunteer with us at The London English Language Fairs!

Want to make a real difference in your community? Join us at our upcoming English Language Fairs and help local migrant communities connect with free adult education classes and support services!

Dates & Locations:

⭐ Lambeth – Thu 11 Dec, 10:30–13:30, Tate Streatham Library
⭐ Hackney – Thu 22 Jan, 10:30–13:00, Homerton Library
⭐ Southwark – Wed 28 Jan, 10:30–13:30, Thomas Calton Centre
⭐ Tower Hamlets – Thu 5 Feb, 10:30–13:30, Tower Hamlets Town Hall

Volunteer roles include:

✨ Helping attendees complete enrolment forms
✨ Setting up & clearing up the venue
✨ (Optional!) Data entry after the fair
✨ Taking photos to capture the event

The fairs are a unique opportunity for the local migrant community to meet multiple adult education (including ESOL) and support services providers in one room and find the right class. It’s also a fun, friendly event and a great chance to meet new people!

👉 Interested? Email [email protected] to sign up! 👈

# VolunteerOpportunity Organising

07/12/2025

We kicked off the English Language Fairs with a bang in Greenwich on Tuesday, welcoming over 100 guests and hosting 20 local adult education and support providers!!

Our next Fair is in Lambeth on Thursday 11th December at Tate Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Road, SW16 1PN.

Entry is FREE and you're welcome to drop in any time from 10:30am. We'll finish at 13:30pm.

Please don't forget to register https://lnkd.in/gJW6ZyRs!

We can't wait to welcome you!