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Entry Level ESOL: Entry 1 Beginners
Discover the wonderful world of the English language with this beginners ESOL course. It will help you to develop basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English. Whether you have studied basic English before or you are new to it, you will find value in this ESOL course. Develop your language skills to enable you to recognise simple words, prepare to write, ask everyday questions and answer them using correct grammatical structures. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your language journey by registering for this course.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:18 sessionsLocation:Welbourne Children's Centre (London)
1A Stainby Road
London
N15 4EATutor:Rustem SulteevCourse code:Q00010740How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £168.00
Literature: Shakespeare and Philosophy
It has been said that Shakespeare wrote with the spirit of a poet and the acuteness of a philosopher and through this fascinating course you will examine the links between his works and philosophy This is a beginner’s course which enables new or refreshed learning of the Shakespeare’s timeless plots, interesting characters and key themes in his witty comedies and profound tragedies. While examining how Shakespeare depicts ancient yet modern ideas of power, ambition, revenge, love, good, evil, mercy and despair in drama, memorable imagery and poetic lines.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:10:15am - 12:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Castle Methodist Church (Colchester)
Maidenburgh Street
Colchester
CO1 1TTTutor:David SharpCourse code:Q00018371How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Art Practical: Arts & Crafts for beginners
Welcome to the world of creativity! This beginners' course in arts and crafts is designed to introduce you to various artistic techniques and mediums, providing you with a solid foundation to explore your creativity. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to refresh their skills, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of different art forms, encouraging you to express yourself through hands-on projects.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Andalus Community Centre
35-37 Exchange Street
Sheffield
S2 5TRTutor:Lizzy AlageswaranCourse code:Q00017815How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Art Practical: Landscape Painting for Beginners and Improvers
This course will focus on working from the landscape to make original works of art. It will explore creative approaches and different ways of working to create paintings and develop your skills in landscape painting.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 02/07/2025Times:2:30pm - 4:30pmDuration:34 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00009798How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £251.60
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Textiles and Fashion: Introduction to Machine Sewing
An introduction to machine sewing for beginners. Learn how to use a sewing machine for a variety of projects. Understand sewing vocabulary, basic sewing techniques, types of stitches. Understand the function of bobbin in machine sewing for even smooth stitching. Troubleshoot problems as they occur.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kauser NabeelCourse code:Q00010814How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:22 sessionsLocation:Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JTTutor:Linda AttridgeCourse code:Q00015824How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2)
Build on your communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course for adults is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you improve your speaking and listening skills to communicate better in English.
Entry 2 ESOL courses are right for you if you have basic speaking and listening skills in English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about everyday topics and improve your comprehension. 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.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Thu 06/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JTTutor:Linda AttridgeCourse code:Q00015841How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Essential Digital Skills (Entry 3)
Digital skills are increasingly in demand in modern society. Picking up essential digital skills can help you go about your everyday life, as well as open doors to employment opportunities.
This course starts at the beginning and covers everything from using a digital device to getting started on social media and making videos.
This Entry-level 3 digital skills course is aimed at complete beginners- so don’t worry if this is new to you.
If you want to learn digital skills for everyday life or improve your job prospects, this course is ideal for you. It's also suitable for people reentering the workforce after a long break.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 30/01/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:16 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Ekta VishroliaCourse code:Q00015519How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Creative Writing for Beginners
Welcome to the Beginners Creative Writing Course! This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior writing experience. Start with the very basics of creative writing, including understanding different genres, brainstorming ideas, and writing simple sentences. Participate in fun, guided exercises to ignite your creativity and build your writing confidence. Learn how to express your thoughts clearly and creatively. By the end of the course, you'll have written your first short piece and gained the foundational skills to continue exploring creative writing. Join us and discover the joy of writing!
This course is running on a Thursday 10am until 11:30am.
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Dates:Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 31/10/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015904How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Beginners Latin
Latin is more alive than ever. It is often called a “dead” language, yet it is all around us.
This online Latin course is ideal for language and history enthusiasts alike. Whether you are interested in language learning, botany, law, medicine, or even family history, you will find Latin everywhere.
This beginner’s Latin course will teach you the essential grammar and syntax to start reading and understanding Latin. Learn to translate basic sentences into English.
Learning Latin will give you transferable knowledge to apply to any language learning. This fascinating language is considered the blueprint for modern languages. Understand the etymology of various European languages, including French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian.
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Dates:Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 06/02/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Penelope FewsterCourse code:Q00017596How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £111.00