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ESOL Skills for Life Award in Speaking and Listening at Entry Level 2 (WHI25S041)

ESOL

Do you want to improve your speaking and listening 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 the course you will feel more confident to be able to: Understand directions and instructions, use intonation appropriately in statements and questions, use knowledge of grammatical detail e.g. past and present, continuous tense, present perfect tense, ‘used to’ understand text. You will be confident to use a range of ‘wh’ – questions, yes/no and open questions using different tenses. You will be able to give a short description using a range of adjectives, comparatives and superlatives. If this sounds daunting don`t worry! You will work with your peers and an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor to develop the skills and knowledge to need to achieve this qualification and be in a positive position to move to further study. It is very important that you can attend all classes as this puts you in the best position to succeed.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 8 September 2025

Number of weeks: 38

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

ESOL Skills for Life Award in Writing at Entry Level 1 (WHI25S042)

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 8 September 2025

Number of weeks: 30

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

First Steps into English (WOR25T015)

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: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Number of weeks: 13

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

Free Course

Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 (WHI25S049)

English

This Functional Skills course will help you to gain confidence as you develop your English skills. You will achieve a qualification which will help you progress to further study at a higher level if you wish to do so.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 (WHI25S050)

English

Gain confidence and start to apply your English skills to everyday situations.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

Functional Skills English Level 1 (WHI25S023)

English

This English course will help you gain more understanding and confidence to use literacy skills effectively in daily life and the workplace. This course leads to a qualification that is widely recognised and useful as the basis for further study.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

Functional Skills English Level 1 (WOR25S009)

English

This English course will help you gain more understanding and confidence to use literacy skills effectively in daily life and the workplace. This course leads to a qualification that is widely recognised and useful as the basis for further study.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

Free Course

Functional Skills English Level 2 (WOR25S014)

English

As well as being of use in daily life and the workplace, this is an opportunity to gain a qualification that is widely recognised and valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

Free Course