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ESOL for Life and Work Improvers (Scaitcliffe)
Do you want to continue your journey in learning English? Our Improvers ESOL for Life and Work Course is designed for individuals who know some of the English language and want to continue this journey in building a strong foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course is perfect for those who wish to improve their communication skills for everyday life, work, or further education.
The course will be run face to face for 5 hours per week with a professional and qualified tutor who will support you in a safe and friendly environment in a local community centre; Scaitcliffe Community Centre, Accrington.
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Dates:Tue 06/05/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Scaitcliffe Community Centre (Accrington
Hannah Street
Accrington
BB5 0QXTutor:Gail SnellCourse code:Q00021599How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £75.00
Together We Learn ESOL 2 (Woodnook)
Take your first steps towards learning how to communicate in English in a friendly and welcoming class.
Please note that this class is only available for learners whose children attend Woodnook Primary School for safeguarding reasons.
This is the second course of two which will help you to learn ESOL whilst your children are in class. The course will run alongside in term 3 and continue to the summer holidays.
The course will test your English level at the start and then the tutor will work with you to improve your language skills including; speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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Dates:Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Woodnook Primary School
Hudson Street
Accrington
BB5 2HSTutor:Olena KovalenkoCourse code:Q00019186How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Pre Entry ESOL for life in the UK
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.
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Dates:Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:WEA York Court (Bristol)
7 York Court
Wilder Street
Bristol
BS2 8QHTutor:Taona MakundeCourse code:Q00009808How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £75.00
Art Appreciation: Local Artists Part 5
This 5-week course delves into the works of five local artists, featuring James Dodds; Aline Gowen; Ian Hay; Wyndham Lloyd; and Michael Middleton. Each week explores key art concepts including, colour and composition through samples of their work. You will engage in group discussions, take notes, and recall information. By the end of the course, you will be able to notice significant local artists, describe their artistic methods, spot similarities and differences among local artists, deconstruct essential components of artworks, and select a preferred piece based on personal opinion.
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Dates:Fri 09/05/2025 -
Fri 06/06/2025Times:10:15am - 12:15pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Castle Methodist Church (Colchester)
Maidenburgh Street
Colchester
CO1 1TTTutor:Abbie CairnsCourse code:Q00021290How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
WEA Membership
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Art Appreciation: The Invention of Photography and it's Impact on Early Modern Painting
In this thought-provoking session, we will look at the links that can be drawn between the invention of photography around 1839 and the emergence of modern painting that a decade later. We will consider how painters used photographs, and how they felt challenged by this new type of images. You will learn about the invention of photography, around the inventions of Niepce, Daguerre and Talbot. We will examine early photographs by Nadar, Le Gray and many unknown photographers. Many paintings will also be studied, by artists such as Delacroix, Degas, Monet, Renoir, and Caillebotte.
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Dates:Fri 09/05/2025 -
Fri 09/05/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00021436How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Pre-Entry ESOL: Beginners
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:Fri 09/05/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Foleshill Women's Training (Coventry)
70-72 Elmsdale Avenue
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6ESTutor:Vanwy ArifCourse code:Q00015589How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £84.00
Professional Development: Henna for Enterprise
Henna for Enterprise is a one-stop course to turn your passion for henna into a thriving business or fund-raising enterprise. Learn beautiful, intricate henna designs while mastering the essential skills to launch and manage your own henna enterprise. We'll cover everything from marketing your artistry to managing clients, so you can confidently embark on your self-employed journey. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to transform their love for henna into a successful career, or a way to raise money for charity. To make the most of this course it is useful if you have some experience of henna but beginners are also welcome as you will be guided step by step through each project.
This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Dates:Fri 09/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RATutor:Atiya MushtaqCourse code:Q00021209How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £105.00
Cooking on a Budget: Learning for life
Cooking homemade food doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Learn how to feed the whole family with tasty and affordable meals in this cooking on a budget course.
This is a cooking and personal finance course rolled into one. You’ll get practical budgeting tips you can apply in the kitchen. This course is ideal for you if you’d like to learn how to cook homemade meals on a reduced budget.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Bilton Hall Community Trust CIO (Jarrow)
Taunton Avenue
Jarrow
NE32 3RTTutor:Anila MaqboolCourse code:Q00021868How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free
Level 1 ESOL: ESOL for Level 1
This course focuses on bolstering confidence through practical language skills necessary for daily interactions. Participants will engage in conversations relevant to various aspects of everyday life. The course aims to empower learners from diverse backgrounds, including those facing socio-economic challenges. Through targeted language instruction and confidence-building exercises, learners will begin to develop essential linguistic abilities vital for active participation in their communities. This short course will cover a range of learning opportunities enabling students to further develop skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking through focus on various elements of grammar and vocabulary. Confidence in English is a taster course tailored for learners thinking about working towards accredited ESOL.
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Dates:Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:MEMEC (Leeds)
Onward House, Millshaw Park Way
Leeds
LS11 0LSTutor:Diane PalliserCourse code:Q00019194How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £75.60
Living and Working in the UK
This short practical course will give you the information you need to support your life and work in the UK.
The course is idea for newcomers and those those seeking to deepen their understanding of UK systems.Your tutor will focus on how to access local community support services and also give you information about how your basic employment rights.
You will learn how to manage your daily life and services in your local area and how to understand working life in the United Kingdom.
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Dates:Wed 14/05/2025 -
Wed 21/05/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lisa RichardsCourse code:Q00021929How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£18.50