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History: History of English
This course is for anyone with an interest in history and the English Language. It will introduce you to four historical varieties of English and trace the development of English from a cluster of Germanic dialects to one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
The course is open to beginners or people who may have studied the history of English before. It will take place online, over the course of six weeks and presentations and discussions will be readily available after each session.
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Dates:Wed 04/09/2024 -
Wed 09/10/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Janet WilsonCourse code:Q00009333How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £40.80
Creative Writing: Read Like a Writer
We’ll read a wide-range of short stories, memoir and novel extracts from diverse genres and authors. Each week we’ll be assigned two texts for close reading before the class. In class, the tutor will facilitate discussion around the techniques used and set a short writing exercise to practice a technique.
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Dates:Wed 04/09/2024 -
Wed 02/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00017744How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Craft: Gelli Printing
The course will introduce you to how a Gelli plate can be used with a variety of items to create prints on both paper and fabric. Come along and join the class as you develop new skills or add to previous knowledge.
Whether you are a beginner or have previous experience, this course is ideal for anyone with a positive attitude to learning.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00010193How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
Healthy Living; Lipreading and managing hearing loss
Hearing impairments bring a variety of challenges, both to those who lose their hearing and their loved ones. Luckily, there are communication techniques you can learn to be able to maintain healthy interactions.
Learn to communicate effectively despite hearing impairments with this beginners’ lip reading course. This course is appropriate for you if you have hearing impairments or if you’d like to communicate with a friend or family member with hearing loss.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:The Centre, Newlyn (Penzance)
Chywoone Hill
Newlyn
Penzance
TR18 5ARTutor:Janet Corbett MarstonCourse code:Q00017038How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
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- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
- Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Location:Salford Loaves and Fishes, Skills for Li
1 Paddington Close
Salford
M6 5PLCourse code:Q00015784How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Art Practical: Beginners Mosaics
This Mosaic course is designed to introduce you to new craft skills and help you develop a new craft, whilst designing different images and relaxing, enjoying, being creative with others.
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Dates:Fri 06/09/2024 -
Fri 11/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Sherbourne House
Independent Living Hub
Stonehouse
GL10 2HPTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016919How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Practical Art: Portrait Skills - Making a Personal Outcome
This course is designed for learners who would like to develop their own individual style and direction when exploring portrait skills. Starting with the anatomy of the head, you will be guided through the basic steps and techniques when studying a character. Using Photography, you will then go on to learn about directing and how to confidently capture a head and shoulder portrait. This could then be used to either draw from or manipulate, using mixed media, for example painting onto its surface or collaging.
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Dates:Fri 06/09/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024Times:11:00am - 5:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Katie DexterCourse code:Q00016826How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £252.00
Art Practical: Community Mosaics
Get involved with this mosaic course which is designed to introduce you to new skills and help you develop a new craft, whilst designing different images and relaxing, enjoying, being creative with others.
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Dates:Sun 08/09/2024 -
Sun 13/10/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Oakley Resource Centre Hub
Clyde Crescent
Cheltenham
GL52 5QLTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016921How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Level 1)
Develop confidence to write complex texts in English. This ESOL course teaches you how to write more clearly and use grammar correctly. Learn how to improve your writing skills in English and get the most out of living in the UK.
This ESOL level 1 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 3. Understand how to write well-structured texts and use sophisticated vocabulary.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Wed 29/01/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:42 sessionsLocation:Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JDTutor:Joanna Browning-SeyfiCourse code:Q00016161How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Pre-Entry English: Preparing for IELTS (Reading)
This course is designed for students with a basic level of English who are aiming to improve their reading skills and achieve a good score in the IELTS Reading module. Through a variety of engaging activities and targeted exercises, you will develop essential strategies for tackling different reading text types found in the IELTS test.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Csilla FarkasCourse code:Q00016499How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40