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Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3)
Take your speaking and listening skills to the next level with this ESOL course. Improving your communication skills will make you feel more confident interacting with others in the UK.
ESOL entry 3 courses build on skills you learnt at entry 2. Gain confidence speaking in new and familiar situations and learn tools for effective communication.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL classes are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others access ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Mon 06/01/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:33 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Angie StevensCourse code:Q00015808How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00
Digital skills for Parents
Explore essential skills for managing your family’s digital safety, personal finances, and family wellbeing. This course empowers participants to protect their families online, manage finances digitally, and leverage technology for overall family wellness. The internet is vast and fast moving and often our children are more tech savy, this course will cover how you can manage what your children can access in order to increase their safety. The course will also cover a range of digital tools that can help you keep track of your personal budget at the click of a button as well as exploring what applications and sites can have a positive influence on family wellbeing.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000095How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
Personal Development: Study Skills - Level 3 Award in Education and Teaching
This study skills course is to support individuals wanting to move into the education sector and develop their knowledge and awareness. You will learn how to complete assignments in canvas and upload them for your tutor to assess. This short course will prepare you in readiness to move onto the accredited pathway of the level 3 Award in Education and Training. This distance learning course, using face to face online sessions using canvas the WEA's online learning platform, and is for anyone who wants to develop teaching skills and explore the roles and responsibilities of those in adult education. There is a skills check for the L3 Award in Education & Training course, our skills check is not a test, it is a way for us to help you start at the right place
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 12/09/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Sophie FowkesCourse code:Q00018665How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
History: History of English
Discover the rich and complex history of the English language with our History of English course. Explore its origins, evolution, and influences from various cultures and languages. Ideal for language enthusiasts and those interested in linguistic history.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 10/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Janet WilsonCourse code:Q00017355How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Healthy Living: Swedish Massage Techniques as a self-help tool
Can't afford a massage but know you feel so much better after a treatment? Join me on this friendly self-help course that takes you week by week through how to massage the key areas of the body. You will learn Swedish massage techniques commonly used to support your self-help techniques within your own home. This friendly informative course. Will also cover some of the most popular aromatherapy oils that will support muscle aches and pains, congested tissues, lymph oedema, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder and a range of other health problems. Learn the key ingredients of Swedish massage that you apply to yourself. Each week we will cover a different part of the body, massage mediums, safe working practice and some basic anatomy and physiology. Open to all levels of learning.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00018662How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £38.85
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra translates to Yogic Sleep. It’s a deeply restful Yoga practice, and a very effective way to rest and restore at the end of the day. If you want to manage stress and anxiety and reduce fatigue, we’ve got you covered! Yoga Nidra with Georgia offers you the tools, time and space you need to manage stress and open yourself up to a place of stillness, calm and deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra helps you to easily drift into a clam and meditative state from a place of comfort and ease.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:5:00pm - 6:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Georgia DanielCourse code:Q00018661How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £38.85
Craft Advanced: Copperplate Calligraphy
Students will refine their mastery of Copperplate script, focusing on lowercase and uppercase letters, consistency, spacing, and the intricate details that define this elegant style. You’ll delve into advanced flourishing, ornamentation, and the creation of balanced compositions. Lessons on ligatures, connections, and complex layouts prepare you to design stunning pieces such as wedding invitations and greeting cards. Explore various inks and colours, blending techniques, and multi-line compositions to add a unique flair to your work. If you like stationery you will love calligraphy.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:9:00am - 10:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016797How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £66.60
Craft: Beginners' Exploring Modern Calligraphy: back to basics
Come and try your hand at calligraphy, you do not need to be an artist to enjoy modern Calligraphy. The aim of the course is to give a solid grounding exploring different aspects of this fascinating craft.
Working with easily available equipment and simple techniques.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016801How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £66.60
Craft: Beginners' Traditional Calligraphy
Explore the art of calligraphy, no artistic background required. Join us to try your hand at creating elegant lettering. This course offers a solid grounding in various aspects of this craft, catering to beginners and enthusiasts alike. Work with readily available equipment and employ simple yet effective techniques. The primary goal is to provide you with a foundational understanding of calligraphy, emphasising accessibility and ease of learning. Starting with the elegant Roman capitals this course will cover some of the classic styles. Great for left and right handers. If you like stationery you will love calligraphy.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:3:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016802How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Craft: Beginners' Next Steps in Calligraphy: italic - a classic script - back to basics
This course introduces students to the foundational skills of calligraphy and hand lettering. Starting with the history and evolution of both art forms, students will learn about essential tools and materials. They will practice basic strokes, letter formations, and techniques for both lowercase and uppercase alphabets. By the end of this term, students will be able to create simple projects like greeting cards or quote art, utilising basic layouts and compositions. The focus is on developing a strong understanding of the basics and building confidence and creating a calligraphic sketchbook.
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Dates:Thu 05/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:11:00am - 12:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016793How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £66.60