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Get Ready for Functional Skills English Level 1
This intermediate level course is for learners wanting to get ready for their Functional Skills English Level 1 Reading exam course. This 'Get Ready' course will help you practise the skills you need to move on to the following accredited level 1 course.
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Dates:Tue 18/02/2025 -
Thu 17/04/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:36 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Aleksandra NovikovaCourse code:Q00009291How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
Craft: Introduction to Drawing
This drawing course is for beginners who wish to find out about the basic skills of drawing. The course content will cover a range of drawing techniques whilst investigating the qualities of the drawing materials. You will learn about expressive mark-making, quick timed sketching, contour drawing, tonal drawing whilst recording from primary and secondary resources. You will be discovering the importance of line, tone, cross hatching, shape, pattern, and texture and how to scale up using a grid system. You will be using a variety of media which will include, pencils, fine liners, chalk, and charcoal pencils.
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Dates:Tue 18/02/2025 -
Tue 11/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Victoria Park The Green House
Victoria Park
Anglesea Road
Portsmouth
PO1 3HJTutor:Janice ParfootCourse code:Q00013115How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Craft: Creative Crafts for Wellbeing (Creative Painting)
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation. This creativity course allows you to explore your art skills to find practices that soothe you. This creative painting course can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Tue 18/02/2025 -
Tue 11/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Victoria Park The Green House
Victoria Park
Anglesea Road
Portsmouth
PO1 3HJTutor:Janice ParfootCourse code:Q00013120How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Art Appreciation: The Lost Stars of the Renaissance - Art History
In this course, we will discuss in detail works from lesser-known painters of the Renaissance era. Since the High Renaissance is much better known, we will look at artists from the fifteenth century, who were very highly thought of at the time. They were influential and sought-after by the powerful in Florence.
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Dates:Tue 18/02/2025 -
Tue 11/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Pyrton Village Hall (Watlington)
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5APTutor:Kate PhillipsCourse code:Q00017589How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £40.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art and the Arts in 1950s
If there is such a thing, at any time the “national mood” in any country is reflected in the cultural products of the period - visual works, theatre productions, the movies, the literature. The course will provide an overview of the decade from the artistic and cultural viewpoint. This will include the art movements which emerged such as Abstract Expressionism, exemplified by people like Jackson Pollock, music developments such as rock'n'roll famously promoted by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and many others and epoch-making movies such as West Side Story.
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Dates:Thu 20/02/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Colin LomasCourse code:Q00017413How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £72.00
History: British history told through the lives of 5 women
This 5 week course offers a unique exploration of British history by examining the lives and contributions of five remarkable women who left indelible marks on society, culture, and politics. From ancient warriors to pioneering scientists and influential writers, each woman represents a distinct era in British history, shedding light on the struggles, achievements, and societal changes of their times. Throughout the course, we will delve into the lives of these extraordinary women, analysing their impact on British society and their enduring legacies. By studying their stories, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key historical events, social movements, and cultural shifts that have shaped the fabric of Britain.
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Dates:Thu 20/02/2025 -
Thu 20/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Caterham Baptist Church (Caterham)
4 Beechwood Road
Caterham
CR3 6NATutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00018093How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Employability & Skills
Attend our Employability course and boost your skills for work. If you’re entering the workforce for the first time or after a long break, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for and prepare you for the transition. Learn basic skills for jobs in any sector as well as key soft skills for your CV. Feel confident stepping into the workforce. This course will provide you with the soft skills required to get that job and give you the confidence and self esteem to sell what you have to offer to potential employers. Learning will take place in a relaxed environment with other like-minded learners, led by our expert tutor.
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Dates:Fri 21/02/2025 -
Fri 14/03/2025Times:10:30am - 1:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Samantha SinghCourse code:Q00016719How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Art Practical: Beginners' - Art for ESOL
This Art for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course is a 4-week watercolour painting course for anyone wanting to learn or improve their painting skills. You will learn how to draw and paint within a group of like-minded people. Guidance and support are offered throughout the course from our talented tutor, to develop your artistic skills. You will also have the opportunity to connect with and support others in a friendly classroom environment and improve your English conversational skills. No previous skills in watercolours are needed to join this group.
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Dates:Fri 21/02/2025 -
Fri 14/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Victoria Park The Green House
Victoria Park
Anglesea Road
Portsmouth
PO1 3HJTutor:Janice ParfootCourse code:Q00013119How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Level 1)
Feel confident starting your level 1 ESOL course with this ESOL preparation course. It is designed to prepare you for the ESOL level 1 speaking and listening course. Learn key verbal communication skills you’ll need for the level 1 ESOL course in speaking and listening to set yourself up for success.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential.
This is a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access level 1 ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Fri 02/05/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:30 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Hannah MitchellCourse code:Q00016636How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
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 and 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 24/02/2025 -
Thu 05/06/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:41 sessionsLocation:ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SBTutor:Muntaha IffatCourse code:Q00015806How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00