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Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter
Are you bilingual? Ever thought about using your language skills to help out in the community? Did you know you can get many jobs with languages?
If you speak English and another language fluently, you could make a great community interpreter. This community interpreter course gives you an introduction to the language and interpreting skills needed for this type of work. It can teach you foundational concepts to test your community interpreting skills informally with family or friends.
This course can prepare you to help members of your family or community to overcome language barriers in their everyday lives. It can also help you decide if you’re interested in pursuing community interpreting jobs.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Olena KolesnykCourse code:Q00015759How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Mens club - cooking on a budget
We will be cooking together in real time, making a variety of dishes, with advice and ideas on how to change the quantities to suit the number of people you are cooking for. We will look at ways of cooking and baking for one or two, or enough for a party. We shall be measuring ingredients and there will be time to find out about all the different ways measurements are written in recipes, so you can cook with confidence. Recipes will be put on Canvas before the course begins, so you can go shopping if you are going to cook along with me. All questions are welcome during the session, novice cooks are welcome along with those who have more experience and we will share ideas. Outcome: Double and halve the quantities in a recipe using metric and imperial measures while cooking a variety of dishes.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 17/03/2025Location:Hesters Way Community Resource Centre
Cassin Drive
Cheltenham
GL51 7SUCourse code:Q00017032How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Level 1)
Feel confident starting your level 1 ESOL course with this ESOL preparation course. It is designed to prepare you for the ESOL level 1 speaking and listening course. Learn key verbal communication skills you’ll need for the level 1 ESOL course in speaking and listening to set yourself up for success.
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 a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access level 1 ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Fri 02/05/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:30 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Hannah MitchellCourse code:Q00016636How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Trade Union Education: Gaslighting – Family & Friends
Do you know what ‘gaslighting’ is?
Most people have heard of the term, but many do not understand what it really means.
This workshop will delve into the issue of gaslighting in the context of relationships with family and friends.
We will explore what the word actually means (its use and misuse), how to recognise the signs, and what can be done about it.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/02/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Matthew PointonCourse code:Q00018673How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £7.40
WEA Membership
WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Fitness and Exercise: Monday Movement this Spring - Basic Jazz and Swing Dance Steps for Everyone
This is a great way to start the week if you like doing exercise, dancing and having fun.
Keep fit and exercise with a fun and feelgood hour of music, movement and relaxation.
Work at your own pace and level.
Each session you will work on:
- breathing exercises
- simple stretching (to get warmed up & alert)
- easy aerobic sequences
- basic JAZZ & SWING dance moves (to incorporate into an uplifting song)
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:00am - 11:00amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Helen WatsonCourse code:Q00012288How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.50
Essential Digital Skills Level 1
Build your confidence using digital skills in your personal life and in the workplace. Understand how digital programmes and services can enhance your everyday life and simplify common tasks. Learn skills employers look for and improve your job prospects. If you’d like to learn digital skills for a better life, this course will teach you everything you need to know.
This Level 1 digital skills course is suitable for improvers, as you will build upon your current digital device knowledge.
Learn how to use the Microsoft Office programmes: create and edit text documents in Word, create spreadsheets and use number calculations in Excel, and use PowerPoint to create presentations. These are universal digital skills employers look for and can help you in a variety of job roles.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:18 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ekta VishroliaCourse code:Q00015535How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Art Practical: Creating Mosaics
This is a mosaic course for anyone wanting to learn and improve their creative skills. You will learn how to create mosaics within a group of like-minded budding artists. Guidance and support is offered throughout the course from our talented tutor, to develop your artistic skills. You will also have the opportunity to connect with and support others in a small artistic community. No previous skills in mosaics are needed to join this group.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:GL11 Community Hub (Dursley)
Fairmead
Cam
Dursley
GL11 5JSTutor:Victoria HendzelCourse code:Q00016923How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
GMCA Care Certificate and Interview Success (Step into Care)
This is a pre-employment programme delivered online that is designed to support you into work within Adult Social Care. The programme will help you to prepare for work in a care setting. The programme consists of three elements: GMCA Care Certificate (where you will cover the theory elements of the Care Certificate), L1 Stress Awareness and L1 Mental Health Awareness (additional accredited courses you can join if suitable). Once you have completed the course with WEA, GM Careers will place you for a working interview in a social care setting. this is designed like a working interview, to give you the opportunity to try out the working environment.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Fri 28/03/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015993How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Entry Level ESOL: Entry level 1 Reading
Develop foundational writing skills with this non-accredited Entry Writing course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre. This ESOL writing course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence writing the alphabet, writing short simple sentences, and common words in English. What we will cover: - Write the letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case; write simple sentences using basic punctuation; common English words that are used in everyday situations, complete very simple applications with personal details, and write simple text messages.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Barnardos Family Hub
Corbett Street
Smethwick
B66 3PXTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015595How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £117.60
Art Appreciation: The Art of Easter
Are you fascinated by art and how it developed, and would like to know more? The story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus has been at the forefront of western art for 2,000 years - from early inscriptions in the catacombs, medieval altarpieces and Leonardo’s Last Supper, to the twentieth century works of artists such as Marc Chagall and Graham Sutherland. This lavishly illustrated six week course takes you through the Easter story through the eyes of the major artists.
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Dates:Mon 24/02/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:David BrindleyCourse code:Q00009348How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.00