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Ukrainian professionals: improve your English for your next career step in the UK

→ Learn how to tailor your CV to a job description, apply for better roles, and succeed in interviews

Build practical skills, practise speaking, and gain confidence in a supportive environment

Course overview:

Weekly online Business English classes with set homework
Job interview practice and personalised feedback
Tutor support to refine your CV
Help finding volunteer, work experience, or paid roles
Course certificate on successful completion of the course

  
    For UK based Ukrainian professionals
  
    Intermediate English (B1–B2)
  
    Fully online
  
    Starts 23 April 2026
  
    12-week course
  
    15 places per cohort maximum

Apply Now - Starting April 2026

Student reviews

“A truly meaningful course that created a sense of safety, trust, and genuine connection. I am especially grateful to Monika for her thoughtful guidance, sensitivity, and the way she held space for every participant. Thank you to The Community Lab for this valuable and human experience.”
— Леся, course participant
“The course is very professionally designed and informative, but not too intensive, which makes it easier to absorb and remember the information”
“Thank you for the course. I really enjoyed it and it helped me feel more confident using English at work.”
“The teacher’s feedback on my CV and cover letter is invaluable. It helps me prepare professional documents that truly represent my skills, which I believe is the key step toward finding a great job. I really appreciate this practical support. Thank you very much for providing this opportunity to take this course!”
“Thank you very much for this course – it is really very helpful. Our coach Monika is incredibly patient and supportive, and the other teachers who sometimes join are also very helpful and always answer our real questions.”
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Betty and Monika for the opportunity to attend the PM ESOL course. Coming in, I had no set expectations, but I was genuinely hoping to build confidence in my speaking — enough to compete for higher-paying roles in the UK job market. The course exceeded every hope I had. What stood out most was how practical everything felt. The structure and materials were grounded in real-world use, never dry or theoretical. Monika consistently encouraged us to take our new skills beyond the classroom and put them into action — and that approach made all the difference. Each class left me not only better informed, but genuinely motivated. Shortly after, I found myself sending my CV out for roles I would not have considered before. The course also gave me something I hadn’t anticipated: a clearer understanding of the UK job market specifically. Knowing its nuances — how employers think, what they look for, how to present yourself — is the kind of insight that textbooks rarely cover, and it proved immediately useful. As a finance professional with 19+ years of experience in FP&A and financial management, I now feel far more equipped to communicate my expertise clearly and confidently in English — whether in a cover letter, an interview, or a boardroom. I would recommend this course without hesitation to anyone serious about progressing their career in an English-speaking environment.”
- Yuliya, course participant

Apply Now - Starting April 2026

Why join

Career-focused English

Learn practical language for CVs, emails, calls, interviews, and networking.

Hands-on interview practice

Mock interviews with feedback so you can present your best self.

Real-world knowledge

Insights into local labour needs and major employers. Guidance to secure volunteer, work experience, or paid roles.

Tutor support

Dedicated tutor to support you in finding opportunities and staying on track.

Small group learning

Maximum 15 students per cohort for personalised attention.

Private LinkedIn support group

A safe environment to ask work related questions and share vacancies

Course Fees & Funding (tbd)

Many of our places are fully funded (free to you), depending on your postcode. When you apply, we will check your funding eligibility and let you know your options before you commit. Note: All accepted students are required to pay a £60 deposit to secure their place. This is fully refunded upon 80% attendance, active participation, and submission of your final CV.es are funding dependent.

Choose your cohort (UK time)

Session times are set based on participant availability. When you apply, you’ll be asked to select the days and times you are available to attend. We then match participants to cohorts to ensure the best fit and highest attendance.

Each cohort is limited to 15 participants.

What you’ll learn

Introductions & describing yourself

Job adverts & applications

Structuring a CV

Writing a role-specific CV

Professional phone calls

Professional emails & cover letters

Preparing for a job interview

Interview practice

Receiving a job offer

Workplace communication

Business networking

Final check before applying

This course is for Ukrainians living in the UK.
You should have intermediate English (B1–B2).
You need to be actively looking for work in the UK.
You can commit to a 12-week course with at least 80% attendance.
You have access to a device and stable internet for online sessions.

Register today and we will contact you shortly with more details about next steps. Cohorts are limited to 15 participants to ensure personalised support. Once places are filled, applications will close.