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Entry Level Digital Skills: For ESOL learners
Gain access to the essentials of modern life through vital digital skills in this beginner-ESOL learner friendly course. Tailored for ESOL learners lacking confidence in using laptop computers, this program equips beginners with fundamental skills. Learn to access services, apply for jobs, save work, and ensure online safety. The course targets ESOL learners who have limited laptop experience and seek greater proficiency. Dive into the digital era, building confidence and competence in utilizing technology to navigate various aspects of contemporary living. Join this this course to unlock the potential of digital tools and enhance your ability to engage with today's interconnected world.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Battersea Library (London)
Battersea Library
265 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 1JBTutor:Daniella AndersonCourse code:Q00017629How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting Level 2
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.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Thu 06/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mariann MeszarosCourse code:Q00016101How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £300.00
Entry Level ESOL: Entry 1 Beginners
Discover the wonderful world of the English language with this beginners ESOL course. It will help you to develop basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English. Whether you have studied basic English before or you are new to it, you will find value in this ESOL course. Develop your language skills to enable you to recognise simple words, prepare to write, ask everyday questions and answer them using correct grammatical structures. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your language journey by registering for this course.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Thu 30/01/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:23 sessionsLocation:Welbourne Children's Centre (London)
1A Stainby Road
London
N15 4EATutor:Alex CarroCourse code:Q00010740How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £168.00
Beginners Social Media Marketing: How to use Social Media for Business
Learn the basics of social media marketing with our Beginners Social Media Marketing: How to Use Social Media for Business course. Understand how to use social media platforms to promote your business effectively. Ideal for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Linda BennettCourse code:Q00017657How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Practical: Portraiture Painting
This course aims to introduce students to the art of portraiture in a relaxed and supportive environment. You will learn how to draw the face, neck and features correctly and then move on to painting. The class is ideal for beginners who would like to learn new skills or improve old ones. Using a simplified, structured, and step-by-step approach, students will learn the skills and techniques necessary to be able to paint portraits. Creating portraits that have a convincing sense of shape, form and colour is difficult to do, and this course looks at various techniques used to do this. By learning to interpret the human head into its abstract elements (shape, tone & colour), you will gain confidence in how to paint portraits in a structured and methodical manner.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JDTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00018683How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Pre-Entry ESOL: Esol Reading Skills (E2/E3)
Welcome to the, ‘Reading Skills course’. This course is designed for ESOL Entry 2/3 students to improve their English reading abilities. Over the course, students will practice reading various texts, including stories, articles, and everyday materials like menus and signs. The course focuses on understanding vocabulary, sentence structure, and main ideas. Interactive activities include reading aloud, group discussions, and comprehension exercises. By the end of the course, students will have enhanced their reading skills, built a stronger vocabulary, and gained confidence in understanding and enjoying English texts.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Thu 14/11/2024Times:12:15pm - 2:15pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017177How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £46.20
Entry Level ESOL: Conversation Club
Would you like to practice your English speaking and listening? Our Gloucester conversation club provides an informal, welcoming space for adult ESOL learners to practice their English, build confidence and develop social connections. Each session will be in a friendly, relaxed safe space and led by an experienced tutor. Learners will be encouraged to use their English and gentle tasks such as using questions will be used to facilitate this. Drinks will be provided throughout and learners will be given full support to explore their next steps within the WEA.
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Dates:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:The Phoenix Community Centre
Matson Lane
Gloucester
GL4 6DXTutor:Andrew VincentCourse code:Q00017364How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
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:Wed 06/11/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Ipswich County Library
Northgate Street
Ipswich
IP1 3DETutor:Derek RobinsonCourse code:Q00018547How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
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
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