WEA courses

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. 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.

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. When you’re studying maths at school, it’s sometimes hard to see how you’ll use the skills in real life. All it takes is for someone to explain that ratios help you compare the prices of different products, percentages are used to split bills, and multiplication and division help you set a monthly budget. When you learn in context, it’s easy to see how functional maths is. This Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course is designed using real-life examples to help you improve your maths skills. If you find it easier to learn maths with practical examples, this is the course for you. 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 course is funded by the South Yorkshire Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the South Yorkshire Combined Authority area. Confidence Building is a friendly, supportive course designed to help you feel more confident in everyday life and work. You will explore self-belief, communication skills, and practical ways to manage nerves and negative thinking. The course can be tailored to your goals—whether you are returning to work, preparing for interviews, starting a small business, or wanting to improve your self-esteem. You will take part in activities such as group discussions, goal setting, role play, and simple planning tasks. Step by step, you will build your confidence, share experiences, and celebrate your progress in a safe and encouraging environment. By the end of the course, you will leave with practical skills and a personal action plan to help you take your next steps.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  Build your confidence speaking and understanding English with this accredited Entry 2 ESOL course. This course is for adults who already know some basic English and want to improve their communication skills for everyday life in the UK. You will learn to understand short explanations, follow multistep instructions, ask for clarification, and take part in conversations on familiar topics. You will also practise expressing opinions and giving simple reasons in a supportive classroom environment. Entry 2 courses in Reading and Writing are also available if you want to continue developing your English skills.

This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. When you’re studying maths at school, it’s sometimes hard to see how you’ll use the skills in real life. All it takes is for someone to explain that ratios help you compare the prices of different products, percentages are used to split bills, and multiplication and division help you set a monthly budget. When you learn in context, it’s easy to see how functional maths is. This Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course is designed using real-life examples to help you improve your maths skills. If you find it easier to learn maths with practical examples, this is the course for you. 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 course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. English Conversation – Level 1 helps learners develop confident, fluent communication for everyday, community and work‑related situations. The course focuses on expressing opinions clearly, giving explanations, asking detailed questions and contributing to group discussions. Learners practise using a wider range of vocabulary, improving clarity and responding appropriately in more complex conversations. Activities include structured discussions, problem‑solving tasks and real‑life scenarios to build fluency and confidence. The course supports learners preparing for further study, volunteering or employment where confident spoken English is essential.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. English Conversation – Entry 3 helps learners develop clearer, more confident spoken English for everyday and community situations. The course focuses on using connected sentences to express opinions, describe experiences and take part in short discussions. Learners practise listening for detail, asking follow‑up questions and using a wider range of vocabulary. Activities include group discussions, role‑play and practical speaking tasks that build fluency and confidence. The course supports learners who want to improve their communication skills for daily life, volunteering or further ESOL study.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. English Conversation – Entry 1 helps learners build confidence using simple spoken English in familiar, everyday situations. The course focuses on short conversations such as greetings, introductions, asking simple questions and giving basic personal information. Learners practise listening for key words, responding with short phrases and using everyday vocabulary to communicate needs. Activities include pair work, role‑play and guided conversations to help learners feel more comfortable speaking in English. The course provides a supportive starting point for learners who are beginning to use spoken English and want to develop confidence before progressing to higher‑level conversation classes.

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities. English Conversation – Entry 2 helps learners develop confidence speaking in a wider range of everyday situations. The course focuses on using simple sentences to talk about daily life, ask and answer questions and share personal experiences. Learners practise listening for key information, expressing likes and dislikes and taking part in short group discussions. Activities include role‑play, pair work and practical speaking tasks to build fluency and confidence. The course supports learners who can use basic English but want to develop clearer, more confident communication in everyday conversations.

This course is funded by the East Midlands Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the West Midlands Combined Authority area. English Conversation (Pre Entry) is a gentle introduction to speaking and listening for adults who are new to learning English. The course focuses on building confidence, recognising familiar words, and taking part in short, supported conversations. Learners practise simple greetings, everyday phrases and basic listening tasks in a relaxed, friendly environment. Activities use pictures, real life objects and guided practice to help learners communicate in familiar situations. This course is ideal for learners who need reassurance, confidence building and a positive first step before progressing to an Entry 1 ESOL level course such as English For Everyday Life.