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ESOL

Do you want to improve your English? Are you a beginner or someone with little knowledge of English? This could be the course for you! You will be supported by your tutor and your peers to gain new knowledge and skills. By the end of the course you will be able: to continue your studies in English with more confidence; you will have developed basic skills in English listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will be able to reflect on and share your own story.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 24 April 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 12:00 - 16:00

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 25 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 09:45 - 14:15

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 2 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 09:00 - 11:00

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

ESOL

This course is suitable for people who wish to improve their reading and writing skills. The course is ideal for those wishing to prepare for Entry 3 Level ESOL Skills for Life qualifications.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 11:00 - 13:00

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

Greener Curriculum

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall to turn your recycled coloured papers and card to make a bouquet of spring flowers ideal for an Easter gift.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 22 March 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Fully Booked

Greener Curriculum

Join highly experienced textiles tutor Claire Trelfa in our pop-up studio to explore the potential of old clothing by reconstructing them into a new upcycled item of clothing or accessory.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 2 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Greener Curriculum

Before you throw away furnishing items that are past their best, what about re purposing them into something new and useful? Last term we worked on our clothing - now it's time to work some magic on our home décor.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Greener Curriculum

If you want to reduce your contribution to landfill, before you throw away furnishing items that are past their best, what about re purposing them into something new and useful?

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course