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Personal Development: Developing English Skills for Life & Work in the UK
Do you lack the confidence to talk to others, or complete forms, speak with your child's schools, or discuss other issues. And not sure where to get support? This course aims to increase your confidence in using English in everyday situations building confidence and motivation. Come an learn in a friendly environment and discover more about your local community. This course will also support you to make new friends and learn how to plan activities using social media and community connections.
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Dates:Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Khidmat Centre (Birmingham)
2 Heather Road
Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 9TATutor:Vashkar BhattacharjeeCourse code:Q00019548How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Professional Development: Introduction to teaching ESOL
This short course is aimed at anyone who is involved in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and would like some basic tips and suggestions on how to do this. You may be a volunteer at a drop-in centre or you may have started a new role helping people from a range of backgrounds to learn English. We will look at ideas and activities for including beginners as well as those with a higher level of skill. There will be a focus on teaching asylum seekers and refugees who may not attend regularly, but are keen to improve their English skills.
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Dates:Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 07/11/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Charles Dickens Activity Centre
Lake Road
Portsmouth
PO1 4DYTutor:Liz JoinerCourse code:Q00019520How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Foreign Languages: Post-Beginners Modern Greek (Term 1)
Have you learnt Modern Greek in the past for about a year? Would you like to expand your existing skills and increase your confidence in using them? This post-beginners’ course will provide you with some basic everyday language you need to get by on a visit to Greece or Cyprus, as well as an insight into the Greek lifestyle and culture. The course is taught by a well-qualified and experienced native speaker with many years’ teaching experience. Learning a foreign language for holiday or leisure is a great way to keep your brain active, explore a different culture, meet people with a common interest, increase your confidence and enhance your wellbeing. Take advantage of this unique opportunity today.
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Dates:Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Eleni VezyriCourse code:Q00018357How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Creative Writing: Creating Characters
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 character creation. 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.
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Dates:Fri 27/09/2024 -
Fri 01/11/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine HumphrisCourse code:Q00009209How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £44.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Beginners Digital Skills
Welcome to the Beginners Digital course for pre-entry ESOL learners! This course helps you learn basic computer and digital skills while improving your English. You will learn how to use a computer, navigate the internet, and send emails. We will also teach you how to use smartphones and tablets. The course includes activities like typing, searching for information online, and using social media safely. With simple and clear instructions, you will gain confidence in using digital tools. Join us to develop essential digital skills and enhance your English in a supportive and friendly environment!
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Dates:Fri 27/09/2024 -
Mon 04/11/2024Times:9:45am - 12:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017129How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £63.00
Foreign Languages: Modern Greek for Improvers (lower intermediate Term 4)
Can you take part in short conversations in Greek in a wide range of situations? This online course will expand the Greek you have already learnt and increase your confidence in using the language to communicate with the locals when in Greece or Cyprus. It will also give you a further insight into the Greek lifestyle and culture. The course is taught by a well-qualified and experienced native speaker with many years’ teaching experience. Learning a foreign language for holiday or leisure is a great way to keep your brain active, explore a different culture, meet people with a common interest, increase your confidence and enhance your wellbeing. Take advantage of this unique opportunity today.
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Dates:Fri 27/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024Times:2:15pm - 4:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Eleni VezyriCourse code:Q00018355How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1)
Learn basic writing skills with this foundational English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn to write in English to study, work, and live in the UK.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence to write basic sentences in English. There are also reading and speaking & listening 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:Mon 30/09/2024 -
Fri 24/01/2025Location:Hamara Community Centre (Preston)
Preston Muslim Forum
Rear of 158 Castleton Road
Preston
PR1 6QHCourse code:Q00016193How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
ESOL for Work and Life (Intermediate)
Enjoy your ESOL studies online with this evening ESOL course with a qualified tutor. This course looks at how to use ESOL in your day to day life and in work here in the UK. The course will run for twice in a week and will give you a safe space to practise your speaking, listening, reading and writing to advance your skills and confidence. This course is aimed at people who work during the day and want to upskill in the evenings or use it as a top up for your ESOL classes. The course will concentrate on beginners ESOL skills for learners going into entry 2 or entry 3 in September and are wanting to upskill further. The classes will revolve around the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The class is run by a qualified and experienced tutor who will help you develop, improve and provide feedback throughout the course.
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Dates:Mon 30/09/2024 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:6:30pm - 9:00pmDuration:69 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Anna AlcockCourse code:Q00016550How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £362.00
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:Mon 30/09/2024 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:43 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Heena AjmalCourse code:Q00017544How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £225.00
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 & listening.
If you’re helping others access ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 30/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:9:30am - 3:00pmDuration:17 sessionsLocation:Central Community Centre
Lindum Street
Scunthorpe
DN15 6QUTutor:Phil MasonCourse code:Q00017985How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00