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Zineb — English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for adults

I have proudly been helping people from all walks of life undergo the same journey that I once did, and that has been incredibly gratifying 

Zineb Siari — 

Zineb Siari moved from France to the UK in 2015 with little knowledge of the English language and has found success through Nottingham College’s ESOL program. Zineb quickly realised the importance of language in order to fulfill the expectations she had for herself and her family.

In 2016, Zineb joined Nottingham College as an ESOL student and found a place where her language learning could thrive. After two years, she began volunteering with the ESOL team and was soon offered an apprenticeship with BEGIN, a local business. Since then, Zineb has finished her three-year apprenticeship and was hired by the same passionate team that trained her.

“I have proudly been helping people from all walks of life undergo the same journey that I once did, and that has been incredibly gratifying,” said Zineb. ​“Like many of the ESOL students I work with, my primary objective was to create a new life in a new country, and Nottingham College offered me all the support and advice I needed to accomplish that goal.”

With the help of Nottingham College’s ESOL program, Zineb was able to create a new life for herself and her family in the UK. Her success story serves as an inspiration to other people looking to start a new life in a new country.

I moved to the UK from France in 2015 with little English. I quickly realised the importance of language in order to fulfil the expectations I had for myself and my family. In 2016, I joined Nottingham College as an ESOL student and found a place where my language learning could thrive. After 2 years, I began volunteering with the ESOL team and, soon after, I was offered an apprenticeship with BEGIN. 

Since then, I finished my 3‑year apprenticeship and was hired by the same passionate team that trained me. I have proudly been helping people from all walks of life undergo the same journey that I once did, and that has been incredibly gratifying. Like many of the ESOL students I work with, my primary objective was to create a new life in a new country, and Nottingham College offered me all the support and advice I needed to accomplish that goal. 

 — Zineb Siari