WEA courses

Build up your writing skills with these ESOL classes. This English course for beginners is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you learn writing skills that will support you to work or study in the UK. This ESOL entry 2 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 1. Expand your knowledge of grammar and improve your writing skills in English. There are also reading 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

This course on greener practices in the garden will deliver that there is an acceptance that anyone can make changes in their life to enjoy an environmentally friendly and healthier lifestyle whilst protecting the planet. Taking constructive action is something everyone can take part in, and it does not have to hurt your finances or your way of life. Living in a more food sustainable way can make your life more enjoyable, fulfilling, and environmentally suitable. It can also prepare you for climate change lifestyle transformations.

Continue developing your English skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. This entry 3 functional skills course helps you learn English skills employers look for. Gain practical skills to improve your reading, writing, and verbal communication in English. 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 entry 3 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.

Functional maths improves your numeracy skills through real-life situations. Learn maths in context. Develop practical maths skills to help you in everyday situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. You’ll learn practical maths skills employers 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.

The course will highlight those people in history whose ideas have changed the world; hence the phrase ‘Revolutionary Thinkers’. The people highlighted will have had a political, social or religious impact in the fields of science, astronomy, political emancipation, industry, communications, psychology, and human evolution The course will begin by defining ‘Revolutionary Thinking’ particular in the field of natural sciences focussing on Copernicus, Galileo and Sir Isaac Newton with their revolutionary views on Earth’s place in the universe and also the Theory of Gravity The course with also look at how Einstein re-evaluated and expanded on Newton’s laws of gravity

This course is for Carers, Former Carers and the Cared for. Join a group of like-minded people and discover the extraordinary world of tapping. It is a technique used by thousands of people worldwide that has documented evidence that has hypothesized decreased anxiety, cravings, pain, anxiety, and depression to name but a few. We will cover techniques and the Gamut point, the heart meditation, Open to everyone regardless of if you have any prior knowledge.

This course is designed for those who may have a little prior knowledge of the subject, right through to those of you who may have heard of reflexology and are interested in learning more about this fascinating subject. Your teacher Georgia has been a reflexology enthusiast for over 30 years and has trained many students who have progressed to industry standards and now run successful business’s. During this relaxed and friendly class, you will learn accessible reflexology techniques to use on both your hands and feet that can be applied from the comfort of your own home. you can practice on family members or friend's or simply just work on yourself. We will cover the history of reflexology, how the body is mapped on both the hands and the feet, and the practical elements required to give a thorough treatment that can really make a difference to your health and wellbeing.

We will be baking a lovely Easter sweet treat in real time, so you can bake along with me if you would like to. I will put a choice of recipes onto our learning area, Canvas. Then you can vote for the one you fancy. The recipe with the most votes, will be the one we make! I will recipe will then go on Canvas so you can go shopping if you are cooking with me. The session will be at a relaxed pace, so we can chat and socialise too. You do not have to be a baker! Everyone is welcome.

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 course presents all twenty-two “fables” of Robert Louis Stevenson, some as short as a few lines, others running to several pages, all of them challenging the reader with unexpected approaches to human life. We will read all the fables in six weeks, coming together on Zoom to share responses and questions, examine the literary merits and explore the ways the fables might enhance our understanding of ourselves and others we come into contact with day by day. There are podcasts for each fable to supplement our discussions, as well as space on the Canvas site to continue the Zoom discussions.