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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.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 11/11/2024 -
Thu 13/02/2025Location:Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JTCourse code:Q00015785How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Entry Level ESOL: Everyday English Elementary
This is a General English/Family Learning Class aimed at elementary (A1/A2) level learners. This course is for those whose first language is NOT English and in it we will practice all four major skills in each session to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Although this is a low-level English course, learners should be able to recognise sounds of the English letters and read simple lines of text prior to joining so that they will not struggle. Lessons will be delivered face-to-face using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to build learners’ proficiency and confidence in the English language.
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Dates:Mon 11/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Totnes United Free Church
54 Fore Street
Totnes
TQ9 5RPTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00019398How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 3)
Take your writing skills to the next level with these ESOL classes. Improve your written English and feel more confident in a variety of everyday situations. This ESOL writing course can teach you important skills to study or write good CVs and job applications.
This ESOL entry 3 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 2. Expand your understanding of how to create well-structured texts and polish your spelling and grammar.
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 access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 11/11/2024 -
Fri 21/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:36 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Hannah MitchellCourse code:Q00019112How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Professional Development: Preparation for Support Work in Schools and Colleges
Get a view into the enriching world of teaching and learning. If you’d like to work in a school, with children directly or in an admin role, this course is the perfect first step. Whether you plan to get a teaching qualification or just want a taster into the school environment, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for in school staff.
In this course you’ll learn foundational concepts for working in a learning environment. It can help you decide whether a job at a school is right for you.
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Dates:Mon 11/11/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:9:45am - 12:45pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Katherine CroftCourse code:Q00019185How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Fitness and Exercise: Seated Yoga
Did you know yoga can help you get stronger and more flexible, no matter your age or abilities?
There are yoga courses for all levels and needs. Even if you can’t take part in a standing class,
this beginner’s yoga course can help you gain mobility without taking a toll on your joints.
Seated yoga is perfect for you if you’d have difficulty following a regular yoga lesson. Whether
you have mobility issues or chronic fatigue, this yoga course can help you reduce stiffness in
your joints and learn to relax. Enjoy the practice of yoga from a chair.
This course is perfect for you if you want to do exercise appropriate for reduced mobility.
The first thing you’ll learn is that yoga is about so much more than bending into complicated
poses. Understand basic breathing and meditation techniques as you take the first steps into
self-care
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00016950How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Multiply: Maths for Construction Workers
This Multiply Maths for Construction Workers course builds essential numeracy skills tailored for those in or aspiring to join the construction sector. Spanning six 2-hour sessions, this course covers practical applications such as measurement conversions, area and perimeter calculations, and mixing ratios, all within a construction context. By focusing on real-world examples, learners gain confidence using maths to enhance accuracy and efficiency in their work.
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:9:00am - 11:00amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andy DowdCourse code:Q00019674How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Multiply: Maths for Construction Workers
This Multiply Maths for Construction Workers course builds essential numeracy skills tailored for those in or aspiring to join the construction sector. Spanning six 2-hour sessions, this course covers practical applications such as measurement conversions, area and perimeter calculations, and mixing ratios, all within a construction context. By focusing on real-world examples, learners gain confidence using maths to enhance accuracy and efficiency in their work.
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:11:30am - 1:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Andy DowdCourse code:Q00019675How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Introduction to Helping in Schools
Begin your journey towards a rewarding career in education with our Introduction to Helping in Schools course. Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to support teachers and students in the classroom. Ideal for individuals considering a career in education.
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:WEA (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TDTutor:Mariam SidatCourse code:Q00017252How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
History: How Renaissance Art Interpreted Christmas
This five week course will explore the art of the Renaissance and its depiction of the Nativity and Epiphany. We will explore a number of artists but our principal focus will be on works by Giotto, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Breughal and Caravaggio. Each artist’s work will be well illustrated by reproductions on Canvas, allowing you to view the works under discussion.
The course will appeal to all those with an interest in the Renaissance and art more generally, and will provide context and interpretations of each major work under discussion.
There will be ample opportunity for you to exercise your own interpretations and views in what will be lively and informative sessions.
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00019615How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Art Practical: Crafting for Christmas Mindfulness
Take the pressure out of the festive season with a range of relaxing and rewarding art and craft activities. This is a welcoming and informal class where you will have the opportunity to try different art and craft techniques. We will explore the concept of mindfulness and take part in activities which aim to create a sense of peace and wellbeing. You will have the chance to try papercrafts, modelling materials and painting techniques all with a festive theme. You can take part in group guided activities as well as being encouraged to come up with your own art ideas. You will be fully supported to work in a range of techniques and to develop your craft making skills whilst experiencing the benefits of art and craft activities for mindfulness.
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Dates:Tue 12/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Lane (Wakefield)
1 Dolphin Lane
Thorpe
Wakefield
WF3 3DHTutor:Sarah Cameron-PayneCourse code:Q00012088How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40