WEA courses

This new ESOL course offers a ‘conversation café’ for learners who are at the beginner level and who want to start building their confidence when speaking in English. This course offers you a friendly and safe online environment to practise speaking and listening in English to gain more confidence to use the English language in your day-to-day life. The course offers a virtual 'conversation cafe' where you will be taught by an experienced, qualified tutor who will guide you and help you to build your English skills. This is a place where you can make mistakes and work together with your fellow learners to improve your English language skills at whatever pace you need.

Build on your communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course for adults is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you improve your speaking and listening skills to communicate better in English. Entry 2 ESOL courses are right for you if you have basic speaking and listening skills in English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about everyday topics and improve your comprehension. There are also reading and writing courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

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.

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 speaking and listening course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn verbal communication skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL course. 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 an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

Enjoy your ESOL studies online with this evening ESOL course with a qualified tutor. This course looks at how to use ESOL in your day to day life and in work here in the UK. The course will run for 14 weeks and give you a safe space to practise your speaking, listening, reading and writing to advance your skills and confidence. This course is aimed at people who work during the day and want to upskill in the evenings or use it as a top up for your ESOL classes. The course will concentrate on beginners ESOL skills for learners going into entry 1or entry 2 in September and are wanting to upskill further. The classes will revolve around the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The class is run by a qualified and experienced tutor who will help you develop, improve and provide feedback throughout the course.

During this friendly course you will have the opportunity to consider a number of novels that were published in the 1830s as the start of an exploration of literature published through the decades of Victoria’s long reign. In order to get some sense of how literature was beginning to cross borders in this decade, you will look at works by English authors and also a French and an American writer. The following works will be studied: Old Man Goriot (Honoré de Balzac, 1835); The Vicar of Wrexhill (Frances Trollope, 1837); The Pickwick Papers (Charles Dickens, 1837); The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (Edgar Allan Poe, 1838).

Build up your basic maths skills to help you progress towards work and study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical skills for everyday life. This entry level functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult. Understand maths through real-life situations. Functional skills maths entry courses expand your understanding of basic calculations. This can help you learn to manage your personal budget and do other daily tasks. This entry 2 functional maths course is right for you if you want to build on your basic maths skills to work or study. It can help you show employers that you have the essential skills they look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Develop your English speaking and listening skills with our Pre-Entry ESOL: Confidence in English course. Focus on practical communication needed for everyday situations. Ideal for beginners looking to improve their basic English proficiency.

Develop skills to help you read, write, and communicate in English with confidence. Improved language skills open doors to work and study opportunities and help you learn key skills for employment. Level 1 functional skills courses are not like learning English at school. They’re created by adults for adults, and aim to teach you practical English skills through real-life situations. Strengthen your writing skills and learn reading techniques to help you tackle everyday situations at work or while studying. This adult English course helps you develop your language skills through real-life situations. Functional Skills level 1 is a government-funded accredited English course for adults. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

This Pre-Entry English: Preparing for IELTS (Writing) course is designed to equip you with the essential tools and techniques to excel in the writing section of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Whether you're aiming for a band score of 6.0 or higher, our experienced instructors will guide you through a structured program that focuses on developing your academic writing abilities and exam-taking strategies. Course Benefits: Gain a thorough understanding of the IELTS writing format and assessment criteria. Master the essential grammar, vocabulary, and writing styles needed for the exam. Develop strong writing skills in both Task 1 (descriptive writing) and Task 2 (argumentative writing). Learn effective strategies for planning, organizing, and composing clear and concise essays. Practice writing under timed conditions to build confidence and improve test-taking speed. Receive personalized feedback from qualified instructors to refine your writing skills."