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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
Literature: Chinese Avant Garde Literature
This course examines a variety of avant-garde short stories by modern and contemporary Chinese writers. Each session will be spent producing a close analysis of individual stories and excerpts from longer fiction, debating different interpretations and understandings of the set texts,
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:URC (Danbury)
Little Baddow Road
Danbury
CM3 4NSTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018513How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Living in the UK
Enhance your English skills while learning about life in the UK with our Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Living in the UK course. Focus on practical communication and cultural understanding. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their English proficiency and integrate into British society.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Norwich Millennium Library (Norwich)
Millennium Library
The Forum, Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1AWTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018546How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Get ready for work
Prepare for the job market with our Get Ready for Work course. Develop essential skills and knowledge needed for job applications, interviews, and workplace success. Ideal for individuals seeking to enter the job market.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Sat 07/12/2024Location:Norwich Central Baptist Church (Norwich)
Duke Street
Norwich
NR3 3APCourse code:Q00018646How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
History: History of Writing
Discover the fascinating history of writing with our History: History of Writing course. Learn about the development of writing systems and their impact on human civilization. Ideal for history enthusiasts and students of linguistics.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Janet WilsonCourse code:Q00017359How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
History: History of Writing
Explore the captivating journey of writing, from ancient petrographs and petroglyphs on rocks to cutting-edge electronic communication systems. This course invites both beginners and those with prior knowledge who share an interest in history and writing.
Over six weeks, taught online, engage in presentations and discussions, with convenient access to materials even after each session.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Janet WilsonCourse code:Q00009335How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £40.80
Professional Development: Introduction to Journalism and Blogging
If you would like to start writing non-fiction articles, blogs, short pieces or news stories, this course is for you. This practical course gives you a short introduction to journalism and aims to help you to write clear, interesting and balanced reports in news, blog or feature formats. It will also help you to develop the skills to identify and obtain relevant and newsworthy items from written or verbal sources. It will introduce you briefly to some of the legal and ethical considerations faced by journalists.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca Eliahoo CharlesCourse code:Q00017600How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £51.80
Beginners Blogging: How to create a Blog
Starting a blog is easier than you think. If you have ideas, tips, or recommendations to share, this short blogging course can teach you the essentials to get your blog online.
This beginner’s blogging course covers essential lessons in both writing and setting up your blog. You’ll learn creative writing techniques to make your blogs engaging, and digital skills to make sure you can set up and maintain your site.
This course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
This beginners blogging course covers the basics of launching a blog. Become familiar with the Content Management System (CMS) where you will upload your blog. You will also receive CMS training to teach you how to set up and maintain your website. Learn to publish and promote your blog.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00017646How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
ESOL: Preparing for Work in the UK
Develop essential English skills for the UK job market with our ESOL: Preparing for Work in the UK course. Focus on practical communication and job readiness skills. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to improve their employability in the UK.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Location:Seetec
3A Greyfriars Way
Great Yarmouth
NR30 2QECourse code:Q00018641How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.00
History: Roman Gardens
‘Ancient Roman Gardens’ examines the crucial role played by gardens and gardening in the Roman world. They supplied food for the poor and were the scenes of specular display for the rich. They would also set the style and tone for many later European gardens, and this course will therefore be of interest to all those who wish to explore this formative phase in garden history. Through discussion and self directed study we will study the primary elements of the classic Roman garden and how it has impacted on more contempora
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mark FaulknerCourse code:Q00016184How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00