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Professional Development: Introduction to Journalism and Blogging
If you would like to start writing non-fiction articles, blogs, short pieces or news stories, this course is for you. This practical course gives you a short introduction to journalism and aims to help you to write clear, interesting and balanced reports in news, blog or feature formats. It will also help you to develop the skills to identify and obtain relevant and newsworthy items from written or verbal sources. It will introduce you briefly to some of the legal and ethical considerations faced by journalists.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca Eliahoo CharlesCourse code:Q00017600How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
Art Practical: Exploring Drawing
Develop your skills to draw with confidence in line, tone and form and create art inspired by objects around you.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00010184How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Art Practical: Abstract Art
Develop painting techniques inspired by historical and contemporary abstract artists.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00010186How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Art Practical: Abstracting Autumn Landscapes
Develop painting skills and colour mixing, inspired by the autumn landscapes around you.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:3:00pm - 4:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00010187How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Craft: Delve Into December Decoupage
Come and join us on this exciting, creative course and develop your existing crafting skills or learn brand new ones!
Our experienced tutor and a group of like minded crafters will delve into the rewarding world of decoupage. On this course we will cover the basics of decoupage and endeavour to answer the following questions:
What is decoupage?
What do I need to do it?
What skills do I need to start with?
Is it expensive?
Crafting is known to relax those who participate in it and the added bonus with decoupage is you can make some lovely handmade gifts for friends and family for pennies, using items you can find around the house or in charity shops
This course is aimed at beginners and more experienced crafters, so anyone who has an interest in craft is more than welcome. Please join us and try your hand at delightful decoupage.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Tracey BroomfieldCourse code:Q00016567How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
Craft: Making for Christmas
Would you like to feel the magic of Christmas again! Crafting is a fun way to spend time in the lead up to Christmas and adds a personal touch to the festivities. This course will give you the opportunity to learn something new, relax and meet like-minded people, whilst getting in the mood for Christmas. It will ignite your imagination and inspire you towards making your own Christmassy crafts, including, cards, tree decorations and trinkets that you may wish to gift to others who are special to you. Engaging in craft has proven to boost mental wellbeing and reduce stress. Benefits include improved mindfulness, better cognitive function, less anxiety, and increased self-awareness.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:11:00am - 4:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZTutor:Katie DexterCourse code:Q00016811How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £147.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: First Steps in English 1
This course is for people who live in Nottingham who are beginners in learning English. It is a face-to-face course. The course will help you to start using English every day ready to apply for work in the UK. It will also improve your confidence to speak to people in English in other everyday situations, like going to the doctor, shopping, using public transport and speaking to your child’s teachers. You will start to learn some of the words and phrases needed to feel part of your community and become more independent in your life in the UK.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Mary Potter Centre (Nottingham)
Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
NG7 5HYTutor:Shamaila FirdausCourse code:Q00019210How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £52.50
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3)
Take your speaking and listening skills to the next level with this ESOL course. Improving your communication skills will make you feel more confident interacting with others in the UK.
ESOL entry 3 courses build on skills you learnt at entry 2. Gain confidence speaking in new and familiar situations and learn tools for effective communication.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL classes are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
If you’re helping others access ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:12:15pm - 2:30pmDuration:39 sessionsLocation:Spotland Community Association (Rochdale
92-96 Spotland Road
Rochdale
OL12 6PJTutor:Sehreen AliCourse code:Q00015814How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00
Entry Level ESOL: ESOL - Universal credit and budgeting
Enhance your English skills while learning about Universal Credit and budgeting with our Entry Level ESOL: ESOL - Universal Credit and Budgeting course. Focus on practical communication and financial literacy. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency and financial knowledge.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Charing Cross Centre
17-19 St John Maddermarket
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 1DNTutor:Olena KolesnykCourse code:Q00018548How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Personal Development - Developing Engish Skills for Life & Work in the UK - Advanced
Enhance your English skills for life and work in the UK with our advanced course. Focus on practical communication needed for various situations. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency.
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Dates:Thu 07/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:12:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Ladywood Childrens Centre
9 Plough & Harrow Road
Birmingham
B16 8URTutor:Marlene Clarke-DavisCourse code:Q00018197How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40