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Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time.
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.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Thu 07/11/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:16 sessionsLocation:Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EYTutor:Taaziz GradaCourse code:Q00017280How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £150.00
History: Oh No, not another election!' - A history of struggle for votes for all
Many of us are unenthusiastic in the run up and aftermath of a General Election and a sizeable minority of us do not vote at all. But at the beginning of the 19th century only a tiny majority of men had the right to vote. Our liberties as they stand were not handed down benevolently by the government, but were hard won by individuals and groups of people like the Chartists, Individual and group protesters, Trade Unionists and Suffragists/Suffragettes. What was the impact of these protests and the reaction of the authorities? Join us to find out more
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017450How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
History: The history of Britain through the lives of 10 women
This 10-week course offers a unique exploration of British history by examining the lives and contributions of ten 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:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017451How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £74.00
Literature: Victorian Literature Through the Decades - The 1830s
During this friendly course you will have the opportunity to consider a number of novels that were published
in the 1830s as the start of an exploration of literature published through the decades of Victoria’s long reign. In order to get some sense of how literature was beginning to cross borders in this decade, you will look at works by English authors and also a French and an American writer. The following works will be studied: Old Man Goriot (Honoré de Balzac, 1835); The Vicar of Wrexhill (Frances Trollope, 1837); The Pickwick Papers (Charles Dickens, 1837); The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (Edgar Allan Poe, 1838).
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:30pm - 4:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Exeter Community Centre (Exeter)
17 St. Davids Hill
Exeter
EX4 3RGTutor:Greta DepledgeCourse code:Q00016877How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £109.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Cooking Practical: Festive Cooking
The intention of this course is for the you to learn about different worldwide festivals, both cultural and religious, and how food often plays a part in these celebrations. The course is designed to promote confidence and independence in cooking. The theme of the term is festive cooking. During the course you will look at festivals celebrated in the autumn, up to and including Christmas. You will also learn about the celebrations of other cultures, traditions and festivals. As well as preparing food from other cultures and religions, you will learn about the reason behind the festive foods that are prepared and eaten.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:9:30am - 1:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:Sacred Heart Church Hall
8 Townsend Road
Minehead
TA24 5RGTutor:Rebecca WilliamsCourse code:Q00017068How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £218.40
Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: Beginners Digital Skills (E2/E3)SCC
Welcome to the Beginners Digital course for Entry 2/Entry 3 ESOL students! This course helps you build foundational computer and digital skills while improving your English. Learn to use computers, navigate the internet, send emails, and use smartphones and tablets. Gain confidence in typing, basic document creation, and safe internet practices. Easy-to-follow lessons ensure a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Thu 26/09/2024Times:12:15pm - 2:45pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017135How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £79.80
Fitness and Exercise: Get Up and Dance
A fun and friendly online exercise class to get you up and ready for the day ahead.
Blow away the cobwebs with a workout to your favourite feel good music; a great mixture of oldies and new songs too.
Join in with a gentle warm up, then an all over workout based on dance moves and finish with a relaxing cool down and stretch.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Join in at your own pace.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:9:30am - 10:30amDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Suzanne SwainCourse code:Q00010895How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £48.10
SCC Multiply-Get Ready for Functional Skills Maths
This 6-hour course, "Get Ready for Functional Maths," is designed to help you build confidence in everyday math skills. You'll learn how to solve practical problems using basic math, like adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. We'll cover topics such as working with percentages, fractions, and measurements, all with real-life examples. The course is perfect for those who want to improve their math for work, study, or daily tasks. By the end, you'll feel more prepared to tackle math in real-world situations. This course is suitable for beginners and anyone needing a refresher.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 24/09/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:3 sessionsLocation:The WEA
Suite 405
Cotton Exchange Building
Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9JRTutor:Zaynab Al HakeemCourse code:Q00018719How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Building Emotional Resilience
Do you often feel overwhelmed? Would you like to have more control over your emotions?
This course can teach you how to build emotional resilience through effective emotional awareness and confidence-building exercises.
It’s easy to feel like everything is getting on top of us during these uncertain times. This Mental Resilience training can help you identify small steps to maintain calm during challenging situations.
Avoid feeling like everything is unravelling and learn to deal with challenges when they come.
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Dates:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Tue 24/09/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Community Club
Macrae House
Sea View Walk
Murton
SR7 9NATutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00018681How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. 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:Tue 10/09/2024 -
Fri 29/11/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:33 sessionsLocation:Linkbridge Community Support Centre (Bur
1 Swinless Street
Burnley
BB10 3BNTutor:Shazia ParveenCourse code:Q00018494How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00