WEA courses

Join guest tutor Alan Pamphilon for this one off course. Chelmsford played a crucial role in the evolution of wireless communication, beginning with the development of Morse code and advancing through significant historical events like the RMS Titanic disaster. In the late 19th century, Guglielmo Marconi established a factory in Chelmsford, where he refined wireless transmission technologies. The Titanic's distress signals, sent via Marconi’s equipment in 1912, highlighted the life-saving potential of wireless communication and led to new maritime regulations. By 1920, Chelmsford became the site of the UK's first radio broadcast, setting the stage for the creation of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in 1922, transforming media forever.

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 1speaking and listening course, this course can help you prepare. Learn verbal communication skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 1 ESOL course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Develop your English speaking and listening skills with our Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English course. Focus on practical communication needed for everyday situations. Ideal for beginners looking to improve their basic English proficiency.

This course looks at the troubled years after 1140, when England was ravaged by civil war and had two rival monarchs: the Empress Matilda, the daughter of King Henry I and her cousin, King Stephen. The Empress spent 17 years trying to secure her birthright. These years were called ‘The Anarchy’ by historians because of the destruction wreaked by both sides on villages and towns across southern England and the breakdown of law and order. The course explores the reasons why William Adelin’s sister, the Empress Matilda never achieved the Crown.

Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities? There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class, this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints. Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson. Whether you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair.

Continue developing English skills to help you in work and everyday life situations. This functional skills English entry 2 course teaches you skills for reading, writing, and communicating in English. Learn how to improve your writing skills and build on the basic reading skills from entry 1. Adult English courses teach you practical communication skills to help you get a job or study. Develop your English skills through real-life situations. This course teaches you tools and resources to improve your use of English in new and familiar situations. These skills can help you succeed in your studies, professional situations, and social interactions. This is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

To attend this partnership course, you will have to register via EVENTBRITE Carbon Literacy – October 2024 ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carbon-literacy-october-2024-tickets-880713998277?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1 as well as via WEA. You will have to make a payment via EVENTBRITE and cannot proceed with the course if you have not done both. Carbon Literacy is a term used to describe an awareness of climate change, and the climate impacts of humankind’s everyday actions. This course is designed specifically for charities and social enterprises working in public leisure and culture and gives you the knowledge and tools available to take impactful climate action.

This course is designed for beginner to intermediate artists who want to turn their crafts into a source of income. Participants will learn essential skills for creating marketable artwork, including crafting techniques, pricing strategies, and effective marketing methods. The course covers various art forms, helping students identify and develop their unique artistic style to attract buyers. Ideal for those looking to monetise their creativity, this course provides practical insights and guidance to successfully sell their artwork. By the end of the course, participants will have a understanding of how to create, market, and sell their artwork effectively. They will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to turn their passion for art into a source of income, confidently navigating the art market and establishing a successful creative business.

The once mighty Ottoman Empire lost some of its lustre during the 18th Century. After its armies reached the walls of Vienna in 1683 the boundaries of the Sublime Porte contracted in a series of military, diplomatic and economic reverses. This course considers the ways in which the Ottomans responded to a changing world in the 19th century, seeking to preserve their position within it. We examine questions of politics, religion, language, culture and economics whilst all the while having an eye towards the consequences for the region, Europe and the world then and now

Develop your English speaking and listening skills with our Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English course. Focus on practical communication needed for everyday situations. Ideal for beginners looking to improve their basic English proficiency.