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Level 1 ESOL: Preparing for IELTS - The International English Language Testing System
This intermediate short course is for participants who have already reached a Level 1 ESOL standard. The course aims to help students and employees to practise their Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening skills to increase their confidence and competence to take IELTS tests.
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Dates:Tue 21/01/2025 -
Tue 11/03/2025Times:6:30pm - 9:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca Eliahoo CharlesCourse code:Q00012908How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Professional Development: Are You Ready to be a Manager?
What makes a good manager? What are the difference between the skills you need to employ as a good manager and those you demonstrate as a competent team player? What is the difference between a manager and a leader and what style of management or leadership may be appropriate for you and your organisation? We will investigate whether there are any personal skill gaps and how you might fill these. Bringing together both theory and practice, this course will help you plot your course to a future management role, and help you plan your route to your new role. You may be a newly promoted manager, or perhaps you want to identify whether you are ready. Join this class to find out more.
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Dates:Wed 22/01/2025 -
Wed 22/01/2025Times:6:30pm - 9:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00012169How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Sewing into Business - Trafford
Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business Course. Dive into the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques and garment construction. From threading the needle to embellishing, you'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life. In parallel, embark on a beginner business journey, learning the basics of entrepreneurship for a sewing venture. Explore market trends, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to turn your passion into a profitable enterprise. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.
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Dates:Wed 22/01/2025 -
Thu 15/05/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:28 sessionsLocation:St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GXTutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016054How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)
Build on basic reading skills with these ESOL classes. This is an English course for beginners. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses help you learn basic English for life in the UK and improve your chances of finding work or study options.
This ESOL entry 2 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Grow your vocabulary and improve your reading skills in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Wed 22/01/2025 -
Thu 08/05/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:15pmDuration:33 sessionsLocation:Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JTTutor:Linda AttridgeCourse code:Q00015853How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Creative Writing: Structure & Point-of-View
Practice techniques for creating short stories, true or untrue. We'll apply the principles of short fiction to our writing, with the focus this term on thinking about how point-of-view impacts on structure. There will be writing exercises, discussions, an optional weekly homework task and feedback. Guidance on feedback techniques will be provided. The course content has flexibility, and will be adapted to suit the needs of the group. Suitable for improvers.
This course uses the same content as the Friday morning course, Creative Writing: Point-of-View, and the Thursday morning fortnightly course, Creative Writing: Point-of-View, therefore you need only enrol on to one of them.
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Dates:Thu 23/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine HumphrisCourse code:Q00012327How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Manging stress, fatigue and overwhelm
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens. This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Fri 24/01/2025 -
Fri 14/02/2025Location:Kings Quarter
The Forum, NEM House
37-41 Clarence Street
Gloucester
GL1 1EACourse code:Q00017033How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Textiles and Fashion: Intermediate Dressmaking
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this sewing and dressmaking course.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion and dressmaking.
Whether you have studied sewing before or you are completely new to it,
You will find value in this sewing course.
Develop your skills to Improve the sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to make and finish garments, and improve your knowledge of fabrics.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you!
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Dates:Mon 27/01/2025 -
Mon 23/06/2025Times:12:15pm - 3:00pmDuration:19 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00013012How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £219.45
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)
Take your reading skills to the next level with these ESOL classes. Feel comfortable reading and understanding different types of texts in English. Improved reading skills can make life in the UK easier for you.
This ESOL entry 3 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 2. You’ll continue to expand your vocabulary and reading skills.
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 find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 27/01/2025 -
Thu 06/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:20 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rukhsar AzamCourse code:Q00015825How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)
Build on basic reading skills with these ESOL classes. This is an English course for beginners. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses help you learn basic English for life in the UK and improve your chances of finding work or study options.
This ESOL entry 2 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Grow your vocabulary and improve your reading skills in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 27/01/2025 -
Thu 20/03/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:28 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rukhsar AzamCourse code:Q00015854How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Textiles and Fashion: Intermediate Soft Furnishing
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this sewing and dressmaking course.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion.
Whether you have studied sewing before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this intermediate sewing course.
On this course, you will develop your skills to learn the skills needed to make and finish cushions, curtains, duvet covers or other soft furnishing projects, and improve your knowledge of fabrics.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course.
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Dates:Tue 28/01/2025 -
Tue 17/06/2025Times:12:15pm - 3:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00013050How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £219.45