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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:Tue 02/07/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Health Resource Centre (Newcastle upon T
Adelaide Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8BETutor:Surbhi KhannaCourse code:Q00016198How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting list (Join waiting list)Fee rangeFree to £42.00
Pre Entry Digital Skills
Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for studying and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software on this Digital Skills course. Understand how to identify software and hardware and increase your confidence in your digital literacy by being able to identify aspects of digital components. Learn to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training may also teach you how to shop online securely.
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Dates:Tue 02/07/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024Times:9:45am - 11:45amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Carramea Community Resource Centre (Harr
27 Northolt Road
Harrow
HA2 0LHTutor:Hansa GunelCourse code:Q00017678How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
History: Art and About: The Pubs of Early Modern London
Part of the WEA Art and About Festival 2024!
This walk begins in Holborn and moves through the City of London finishing in London Bridge at the last galleried pub of the metropolis, The George Inn. It considers the imprint drinking establishments have left on London and explores the buildings themselves and some of the characters who frequented these establishments. Each participant in the walk will receive a handout with information about each stop they can refer back to in their leisure. We finish with a debrief in the pub!
We will meet in front of The Ship Tavern behind Holborn Station at midday. I will have a red folder with me!
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Dates:Thu 04/07/2024 -
Thu 04/07/2024Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Meeting Point: The Ship Tavern
The Ship Tavern
12 Gate St
London
WC2A 3HPTutor:Anna CusackCourse code:Q00014838How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £10.00
Numeracy for work
This course is specifically designed for individuals who are looking to build foundational mathematical skills with a focus on practical applications in the context of employment. Whether it's looking at vacancies, start and end times, and general information around workplace vocabulary involving numeracy. This course will help you navigate your way around numeracy for work and teach you how to calculate and understand vacancies and jobs better. It will also introduce you to a plethora of jobs and professions and roles performed in some jobs. You will listen to people talk about what they like in their jobs and what they dislike about their jobs. You will therefore be able to write and describe actions in the present and future tenses.
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Dates:Thu 04/07/2024 -
Thu 11/07/2024Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00015545How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Budgeting Basics for Purfleet Trust (Multiply Norfolk)
This course will help you develop a healthy relationship with money. It will help get your money sorted and make sure you’re getting the best deals. Our course can help you plan your money, stick to your budget and find better ways to make savings. This course is designed to support individuals with using numeracy skills to manage their money. Learners will gain support in becoming more confident using basic everyday maths skills and learn how to budget within their means for example you will learn how to create affordable meals within your own budget. You’ll get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen and spotting a bargain when shopping and how to get the best value deals and offers to make your money stretch further.
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Dates:Thu 04/07/2024 -
Thu 04/07/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Purfleet Pantry
Southgates Roundabout
King's Lynn
PE30 5SXTutor:Laura HowsenCourse code:Q00015318How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Art Practical: Day at the Museum
Drawing from Nature: A One-Day Course at the Russell Cotes Museum.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of natural artistry with our one-day "Drawing from Nature" course, proudly taking place at the Russell Cotes Museum. This unique experience invites you to explore the intricate beauty of the natural world through the lens of art.
In this intensive workshop, you will be guided by an experienced artist to hone your observational skills and artistic techniques. The course is designed to cater to all levels, from beginners to seasoned artists, ensuring a supportive and enriching learning environment for everyone.
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Dates:Fri 05/07/2024 -
Fri 05/07/2024Times:10:30am - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (Bour
East Cliff
Bournemouth
BH1 3AATutor:Abi KremerCourse code:Q00015418How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting list (Join waiting list)Fee rangeFree to £21.00
Professional Development: Preparing for Work in the UK
Are you looking for work in the UK or thinking of starting work in the UK? If you have never worked in the UK or worked abroad but limited experience of working in the UK, this course is for you. The course is designed to support to improve your spoken and written English when thinking about your work skills and the type of work you are interest in. You will take part in mock interviews and help each other to practice your English through informal activities and discussion to prepare you for the world of work and improve your confidence.
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Dates:Fri 05/07/2024 -
Fri 19/07/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Mosses Community Centre (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SBTutor:Muntaha IffatCourse code:Q00015379How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
Art Appreciation: Art and About: Art in the Olympic (South) Park - Walking Tour
Part of the WEA Art and About Festival 2024!
Art in the Olympic (South) Park Walking Tour explores the public artworks in the south side of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It is the first Olympic Park to integrate artworks into the landscape right from the start by established and emerging artists, international and local, which reflects the Park’s identity and is the home to West Ham’s Football Stadium. Discover artworks that are both large and striking, whilst others are smaller and harder to find, inspired by the undulating landscape, riverside, buried histories, community memories, and Olympic glory. The meeting point is the ArcelorMittal Orbit by Sir Anish Kapoor.
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Dates:Sun 07/07/2024 -
Sun 07/07/2024Times:3:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Meeting Point: ArcelorMittal Orbit (Lond
Queen Elizabeth Olymipic Park,
London
E20 2ADTutor:Jolanta JagielloCourse code:Q00014493How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £10.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence to Communicate 2
This course is an exciting new opportunity to develop your confidence and skills in speaking and listening in English.
You will learn basic conversational skills such as giving and asking for personal information from friends and neighbours, as well as employment and learning based vocabulary.
This course is designed to provide a basic foundation of skills to allow learners to access their next steps in a more formal learning setting.
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Dates:Mon 08/07/2024 -
Mon 19/08/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Victoria Hall Methodist Church (Sheffiel
Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2JBTutor:Benjamin WarnerCourse code:Q00017356How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £67.20
Level 2 Sewing into Business Progression - The Mosses Centre, Bury
Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business progression Course. Expand on the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques, and creating a garment of your choice. You'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life. Learners will be taught how to make specific garments, as well as master more skilled techniques, such as sewing concealed zips into garments and more complex stitching. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.
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Dates:Mon 08/07/2024 -
Mon 29/07/2024Times:9:00am - 3:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Mosses Community Centre (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SBTutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00015425How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00