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EFA London (English for Action)

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EFA London (English for Action)

Action-orientated English courses and community organising to build migrant-led movements for change. What is EFA London (English for Action)?

We work in partnership with local organisations to set up ESOL and literacy courses in venues which are accessible and at the heart of the communities in which we work, such as workplaces, faith institutions, schools and community centres. Continuity is important to the work we do and we are committed to the areas where we work. Our classroom is a place where people are valued, listened to, suppor

ted and have an active involvement in the content of their classes. Our pedagogy is inspired by Paulo Freire and the work of Action Aid's Reflect ESOL Project. We see education as a tool for social change: learners are encouraged to share their experiences with the group, and critical thinking and dialogue are valued. Our courses cover more than just English language: they offer training and advice relating to everyday difficulties faced by our learners. By building group trust, confidence and ownership of the course, participants learn to use our classes as a space where they can discuss and tackle problems affecting their lives and their communities. We believe that improved language skills enable migrants to put more into, and get more out of, life in London. EFA London exists to equip people to effect positive change in their homes, communities and workplaces. History

EFA London was launched in 2006. The first lesson took place at the London School of Economics on September 28th to students from the London Citizens Workers Association. The project was inspired by a similar scheme piloted by Camille Makunganya and London CITIZENS in 2005, who successfully taught English in Deptford to members of Our Lady’s Church.

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.

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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/efalondon

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