WEA courses

The role of the community interpreter is an integral part of our changing communities and increasingly important. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access the services they need and approach situations which otherwise would not be possible. The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role enables learners who are speakers of other languages to develop the language and skills necessary to go on and train as Community Interpreters at Level 3 and Level 4. This is the ideal qualification for anyone who wants to enter the interpreting profession and become a paid interpreter or volunteer in the UK.

The Entry Level Digital Skills for ESOL course is tailored for English language learners who wish to develop basic digital skills. This course covers fundamental computer operations, internet usage, and essential software applications, all while enhancing your English language proficiency. Ideal for beginners, it aims to equip you with the digital literacy needed for everyday tasks, further learning, and employment opportunities. Throughout the course, you will learn how to operate a computer, use the internet safely and effectively, and navigate key software applications such as word processors and email. The course content includes practical activities like creating and saving documents, browsing websites, and understanding basic online communication tools.

This is a Pre-Entry ESOL course, this course will give you some skills to communicate some basic ideas in English. Through a range of activities, you will develop skills to help you improve your all your four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on Speaking and Listening activities.

Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 3 reading course. Learn key reading skills you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in reading. 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 entry 3 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

This ten-week course will explore a variety of classic and contemporary British, Irish and American poetry themed around summer, the sun and travel. Over the course of these sessions we will consider how the subject matter, style and cultural perspective of poets from a range of backgrounds contributes to our understanding of their oeuvres and these themes. We will examine the background of each poet we read along with reference to quality critical appraisals of each one. The sessions will combine close-reading and audio-visual materials with lively, inclusive and hopefully invigorating discussion. Whether you are just coming into poetry or have been reading and/or writing it for some time you will be welcome along to these sessions.

During this 8 week introduction to food allergens course, we will covering what a food allergy and a food intolerance is, what the difference is between a food allergy and a food intolerance and why it is important you know the difference, why these food allergies and intolerances are on the increase. We will also look at what the 14 recognised food allergies are and why there are only 14 at the present time. And finally, we will look at how the law is helping making the food industry more accountable to label and keep foods safe for all consumers.

Develop effective study skills with our comprehensive course. Learn techniques for time management, note-taking, and exam preparation. Ideal for students and professionals looking to enhance their academic performance and productivity.

I aim to encourage close looking at artworks, to set art into artistic and historical contexts, including the Cold War, and to create an environment where students are comfortable talking about art. For some images our discussion will be just to figure out what is going on! The course will begin with Abstract Expressionism (including Pollock, Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, Ed Reinhardt, Barnett Newman, Lee Krasner, and more), moving to Robert Rauschenberg’s very different practice and Jasper John’s Flag (1954-5). We look at 1960s pop art (Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein), and thinking about sculpture discuss Minimalism, and for site-specific art Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty (1970) among others. The course ends with artists who focused on identity and worked for societal change: Judy Chicago’s feminist The Dinner Party, Betye Saar’s The Liberation of Aunt Jemima (1972) and the Guerrilla Girls’ significant public interventions – they highlighted the paucity of women’s art in public.

This 10-week course is an introduction to the art the United States. It will take us from colonial portraiture and early American history painting to mid-century abstract art. Artists as diverse as John Singleton Copley, Thomas Cole, Mary Cassatt, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe and Jackson Pollock will be studied with a range of figurative to abstract painters we will look at how art progressed through different styles, and the context with in which they took place. Join us to uncover how historical events, cultural shifts, and artistic innovations shaped the nation’s visual identity.

Give your mind and body a boost with this fun and friendly dance workout. You will join in dance routines to a wide variety of music, tone your body, improve strength and coordination and release endorphins to improve your mood and set you up for the day ahead.