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Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to start your learning journey on the ESOL Skills for Life suite of qualifications. By the end of the course you will be more confident in: writing simple text and communicating information and ideas. You will understand the difference between a range of simple text layouts e.g. invitation, messages and envelopes. You will be able to use verbs and capital letters where appropriate in your writing. You will spell personal vocabulary and common words correctly. Do not worry if this sounds a lot and a bit daunting because you will be supported every step of the way! You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification and to give you the best chance of success. You will develop the skills and knowledge to allow you to move forward confidently in your ESOL journey.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 30
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Do you want to join a fun and friendly class? If the answer is yes then this could be the right course for you! By the end of this course you will be better at: Writing simple sentences in paragraphs with clear structure, writing compound sentences using common conjunctions to connect two clauses, for example using as, and, but. Don`t worry if this seems complicated now because you will work with an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor and your peers to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this qualification. You will need to attend classes each week to give you the best opportunity to succeed. You will also be asked to complete homework and independent study to maximise your chances of success. This qualification will allow you to progress to other awards at Entry level 2 in the ESOL Skills for Life suite of qualifications. Use simple present tense and simple past tense. Use simple adverbial phrases of time and place e.g. on Saturday, next week, at the bus station Use adjectives and intensifiers to add detail and interest Use capital letters, question marks and full stops in sentences.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 10 March 2027
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 09:15 - 12:00
Venue: Stricklandgate House

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 4 February 2027
Number of weeks: 15
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 13
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn how to speak to people in English on subjects relating to your health, personal safety and where you live.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Number of weeks: 14
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to start to develop writing and reading skills. You will learn common words in English to help you communicate with other people on simple subjects.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Number of weeks: 13
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

This introductory course helps you learn about using money in the UK. It is aimed at people who are newly settled in the UK and will build your confidence in using money in everyday transactions.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 11 January 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course