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History: London in the 20th century: A social and cultural history
London has been many things in its history - a world city, a financial capital, a centre of empire, a microcosm of the world, a city rebuilt, a port city, a migrant city, a changing city The course will chart some of these changes during the twentieth century, changes to London’s built environment, its culture and its people, from the West End to the East End, from the City to the suburbs, from Camden Town and Brixton to Southall and Soho. Topics covered will be industry and the workplace, transport, housing, health, education, media, fashion and leisure
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 15/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:George O'ReillyCourse code:Q00017265How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £96.00
Level 1 ESOL: ESOL Driving Theory
This course will help you if English is not your first language and if you are struggling to understand the vocabulary needed to pass the UK Driving Theory Test. During the course, we will cover the English technical language you are likely to need. You will also learn about the language used in the Highway Code and about transport in the UK. We will also cover road signs, road markings and the rules of driving. The course will help you to feel more confident that you are ready to apply for the Theory Test.
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Dates:Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 13/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Welcome House Hull
3 Wright St
Hull
HU2 8HRTutor:Edyta BogdanowiczCourse code:Q00017941How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1)
Develop foundational reading skills with this entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK.
This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing 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:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Park Lane Children's Centre (London)
139 Park Lane
London
N17 0HBTutor:Sultan DuruCourse code:Q00010722How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Foreign Languages: Modern Greek Conversation for Improvers (lower intermediate Term 4)
Can you take part in brief conversations in Greek in a wide range of situations? Would you like to boost your existing Greek language skills, be able to communicate in more detail and gain a deeper insight into the Greek culture? This online course aims to 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:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:7:15pm - 9:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Eleni VezyriCourse code:Q00018354How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Entry 2
Do you want to start learning English? Do you lack confidence when speaking in everyday situations like at the doctor’s, at your child’s school, out shopping or on public transport?
If English is not your first language and you want to learn at a beginner level and become more confident to speak to people, this course will get you started with some of the words and phrases needed to communicate in everyday situations.
It will also give you confidence with some basic digital communication skills. In addition, we will help you to practise giving your own information and filling in forms accurately.
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Dates:Mon 07/10/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Location:Stebon Primary School (London)
Wallwood Street
London
E14 7ADCourse code:Q00011937How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £168.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Beginners Part 2
This is part two of the beginners ESOL course. It is a continuation from part 1. This course is for people who live in Coventry who are beginners in learning English. It is a face-to-face course. The course will help you to start using English every day ready to apply for work in the UK. It will also improve your confidence to speak to people in English in other everyday situations, like going to the doctor, shopping, using public transport and speaking to your child’s teachers. You will start to learn some of the words and phrases needed to feel part of your community and become more independent in your life in the UK. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Foleshill Women's Training (Coventry)
70-72 Elmsdale Avenue
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6ESTutor:Humera MehrbanCourse code:Q00015589How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Pre-Entry ESOL: Everyday English - Intermediate 2
This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English. It is an intermediate (B1) level course and you should already be familiar with a basic grasp of the English language in order to access this course. The sessions will develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Lessons will be delivered in a face-to-face setting using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to develop your proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, you will be encouraged to reflect on the English you hear around you and bring new vocabulary and expressions into the classroom to share.
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Dates:Thu 14/11/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:15pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Upton Vale Baptist Church
St, Marychurch Road
Torquay
TQ1 3HYTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00017834How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
History: The Economic History of Wessex since 1500
Wessex has an intricate history concerned with natural resource development of minerals, transport, agriculture, towns, and manufacture. Its character has been forged by the impact on the landscape of openness to neighbouring areas of Britain, and to the World at large. The region contrasts with other regions in terms of both the nature and pace of development.
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Dates:Thu 05/12/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:10:30am - 3:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:St Lawrence Parish Rooms (Winchester)
Colebrook Street
Winchester
SO23 9LHTutor:Hadrian CookCourse code:Q00017155How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £21.00
Level 1 ESOL: Introduction to Driving Theory
This course will help you if English is not your first language and if you are struggling to understand the vocabulary needed to pass the UK Driving Theory Test. During the course, we will cover the English technical language you are likely to need. You will also learn about the language used in the Highway Code and about transport in the UK. We will also cover road signs, road markings and the rules of driving. The course will help you to feel more confident that you are ready to apply for the Theory Test.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Welcome House Hull
3 Wright St
Hull
HU2 8HRTutor:Edyta BogdanowiczCourse code:Q00017935How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Level 1 ESOL: ESOL Driving Theory
This course will help you if English is not your first language and if you are struggling to understand the vocabulary needed to pass the UK Driving Theory Test. During the course, we will cover the English technical language you are likely to need. You will also learn about the language used in the Highway Code and about transport in the UK. We will also cover road signs, road markings and the rules of driving. The course will help you to feel more confident that you are ready to apply for the Theory Test.
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Dates:Fri 10/01/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Welcome House Hull
3 Wright St
Hull
HU2 8HRTutor:Edyta BogdanowiczCourse code:Q00017943How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80