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Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Bensham Grove (Gateshead)
Sidney Grove
Gateshead
NE8 2XDTutor:Shaun ParkinCourse code:Q00019542How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £126.00
Get Ready for ESOL Entry 1 - Speaking & Listening
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. 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.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Victoria Hall Methodist Church (Sheffiel
Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2JBTutor:Benjamin WarnerCourse code:Q00018293How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Driving Theory
The Driving Theory for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Learners course is specifically designed to assist non-native English speakers in preparing for and passing their driving theory test. This course focuses on building essential language skills and understanding of driving rules and regulations in an English-speaking context. Participants will gain confidence in both their language proficiency and their knowledge of traffic signs, road safety, and driving laws necessary to pass the theory test. The course takes place in a friendly and encouraging environment, supported by a specialist tutor and the team at WEA.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Victoria Hall Methodist Church (Sheffiel
Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2JBTutor:Benjamin WarnerCourse code:Q00017801How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
SCC Multiply-Numeracy for Work
This course is specifically designed for individuals who are looking to build foundational mathematical skills with a focus on practical applications in the context of employment. Whether it's looking at vacancies, start and end times, pay and general information around workplace vocabulary involving numeracy. This course will help you navigate your way around numeracy for work and teach you how to calculate and understand vacancies and jobs better.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Thu 03/10/2024Times:12:15pm - 2:15pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017108How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Sewing into Business - Rochdale
Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business Course. Dive into the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques and garment construction. From threading the needle to embellishing, you'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life.
In parallel, embark on a beginner business journey, learning the basics of entrepreneurship for a sewing venture. Explore market trends, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to turn your passion into a profitable enterprise. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JTTutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016049How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1)
Develop foundational reading skills with this entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK.
This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing 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.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:21 sessionsLocation:Park Lane Children's Centre (London)
139 Park Lane
London
N17 0HBTutor:Yusra SharifCourse code:Q00010722How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Multiply: Strategies for Maths E3 Exams
Develop effective strategies for succeeding in E3 Maths exams with our comprehensive course. Focus on key mathematical concepts and exam techniques. Ideal for individuals preparing for E3 Maths assessments.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Fri 25/10/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Malcolm X Community Centre (BRISTOL)
141 City Road
St Pauls
BRISTOL
BS2 8YHTutor:Taona MakundeCourse code:Q00017849How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Healthy Living: Lip Reading
Hearing impairments bring a variety of challenges, both to those who lose their hearing and their
loved ones. Luckily, there are communication techniques you can learn to be able to maintain
healthy interactions.
Learn to communicate effectively despite hearing impairments with this beginners’ lip reading
course. This course is appropriate for you if you have hearing impairments or if you’d like to
communicate with a friend or family member with hearing loss.
Lip reading for beginners gives you an introduction to some essential lip shapes. Explore deaf
awareness issues to understand how hearing loss affects communication. Learn about speech
patterns and cues to facilitate interactions.
If you have hearing loss, learning skills and strategies to take advantage of residual hearing can
also help you get the most out of social interactions.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 26/11/2024Times:9:45am - 11:45amDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Debra BlinstonCourse code:Q00016669How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £59.20
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Communication Skills for Support Staff
Develop effective communication skills for supporting students and staff with our Communication Skills for Support Staff course. Learn strategies for clear and empathetic communication in educational settings. Ideal for individuals working in or aspiring to work in support roles in schools.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024Times:12:00pm - 2:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Laura HowsenCourse code:Q00018602How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.00
Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter
Are you bilingual? Ever thought about using your language skills to help out in the community? Did you know you can get many jobs with languages?
If you speak English and another language fluently, you could make a great community interpreter. This community interpreter course gives you an introduction to the language and interpreting skills needed for this type of work. It can teach you foundational concepts to test your community interpreting skills informally with family or friends.
This course can prepare you to help members of your family or community to overcome language barriers in their everyday lives. It can also help you decide if you’re interested in pursuing community interpreting jobs.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 15/10/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:The Recovery College Collective
1 Carliol Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6UFTutor:Maryam KnowlesCourse code:Q00019562How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80