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Entry Level ESOL (Entry 2): Get Ready for Speaking and Listening Entry 2
If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 speaking and listening course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn verbal communication skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 14/03/2025Times:10:30am - 1:30pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:Saint Peter's Church Hall (Hove)
Tamworth Road
Hove
BN3 5GDTutor:Alice LyndenCourse code:Q00019762How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£189.00
Art Appreciation: Art through the lens of the Anthropocene
With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, we entered the age of the Anthropocene, where humans become the single most influential species on the planet. Today, discussions on environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity have permeated practically all aspects of our lives, yet the field of art history remains less affected. This course aims to look at well-known artworks from the 19th and 20th century through the lens of the Anthropocene and invites learners to appreciate new ways of linking art with daily life.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:5:00pm - 6:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Shijia YuCourse code:Q00017295How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to support a healthy back
Yoga is a wonderful practice that supports our physical and mental well-being. This course will allow you to enjoy all the benefits of yoga whilst taking a deeper focus on yoga practices that help to keep your back healthy.
Most people suffer from back ache or pain at some point in their lives. Practicing yoga is a good strategy to both prevent and manage back ache. You will learn practices that help to relieve tension and improve back strength and flexibility.
Yoga is a non-competitive practice for everyone, you will be encouraged to move with care for your own body, adapting practices to meet your individual needs in a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:00amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018222How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Healthy Living: Mindful Relaxation techniques to relieve physical tension
Would you like to improve your ability to relax to support your own well-being? This course will focus on supporting you to relieve physical tension in your body. Often, stress can cause physical tension in the body, with practice we can learn to ease this tension through relaxation. We will focus on improving body awareness to improve comfort and mindful movements to release tension. You will learn to ease tension through breath awareness and sound release. All sessions will end with a guided relaxation practice. Everyone can improve their ability to relax, why not give it a try?
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018248How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Appreciation: Modern Icons: Artworks that Disrupted the 20th and 21st Centuries
This course delves into the transformative impact of select 20th-century artworks that have revolutionized the trajectory of modern art. By examining pivotal pieces and their innovative approaches, students will uncover the reasons these works have garnered acclaim and reshaped artistic norms. Through critical analysis and contextual exploration, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural, social, and technological factors that contributed to these artworks' groundbreaking status. The course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the artistic movements, influential artists, and key masterpieces that have defined and redefined the landscape of modern art, highlighting their enduring legacy and significance.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Blue Beetle Room (London)
Hendon Lane
Finchley
London
N3 1TRTutor:Chantal CondronCourse code:Q00017292How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £60.00
Craft: Christmas Craft
Christmas is coming and on this evening festive craft course you will be able to learn how to make festive crafts for decorating your home or given as a gift to friends and family. This course is for every level of skills in crafts, everyone is welcome. You will be watching demonstrations, taking part in class discussions and producing your very own personalised Christmas crafts that you can keep for years to come.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Concord Independent Living Hub
Concord
Nailsworth
Stroud
GL6 0DQTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016805How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Managing Stress and Anxiety
Would you like to learn techniques to relax and wind down?
When we’re stressed or anxious it’s hard to feel calm. Anxiety affects over 8 million people in the UK at any time. But you don’t have to live with constant stress or anxiety. There are simple techniques you can learn to manage it.
This stress management course is ideal if you want to learn habits to reduce stress and anxiety. It can help you lead a healthier and fuller life
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 08/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XSTutor:Julia CharltonCourse code:Q00019029How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £8.40
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.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 14/03/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:16 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Ekta VishroliaCourse code:Q00018208How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
ESOL for beginners
ESOL for Beginners is designed to help non-native English speakers develop fundamental language skills. The course covers essential topics such as basic vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Interactive activities, practical exercises, and real-life scenarios provide a supportive environment for learners to practice and improve their English communication skills. The course aims to build confidence and competence in everyday conversations, essential tasks, and cultural understanding. Suitable for individuals with little to no prior knowledge of English, it lays a strong foundation for further language study and integration into English-speaking communities.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 31/01/2025Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Action Station
Boldon Lane
South Shields
NE34 0LZTutor:Maryam KnowlesCourse code:Q00018465How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Get Ready for Community Interpreting - Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter
Community Interpreters work within public services (e.g. NHS, schools, doctors’ surgeries, etc.) to help people who may be vulnerable in their community, and do not speak English.
Without interpreters, many people would miss out on the help they are entitled to. Community Interpreters play a vital role in their local communities face-to-face and can also work over the telephone or online.
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Dates:Fri 08/11/2024 -
Fri 14/02/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mariann MeszarosCourse code:Q00018324How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.50