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ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Number of weeks: 20

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

ESOL

This course aims to help you improve your speaking and listening skills so you can enjoy social conversation with friends, family, neighbours and people in your community.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 9 January 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

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, 24 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

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, 13 January 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

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: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Maths

If you would like to equip yourself with the basic skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life, this is the course for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 23 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Maths

If you would like to equip yourself with the basic skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life, this is the course for you.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Number of weeks: 15

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This workshop offers an introduction to Android Smart Phones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 17 April 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This workshop offers an introduction to iPhones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 17 April 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course offers an introduction to iPhones and how they can be used in everyday life. We will cover such topics as how to access the internet using your phone, how to access your emails and how to alter basic settings amongst other topics.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 24 April 2026

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 12:30 - 14:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course