Day: Thursday

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
This is a one year course that will enable you to take the GCSE exam in May/June 2024 (Dates TBC by exam board).
The exams consist of two papers, Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing and Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives. Both are worth 50%. There is also a non-examination assessment in spoken language.
It is also necessary to give a presentation or speech.
The funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or above, within one academic year (equivalent to the old C grade). There is no tier for English GCSE so all grades are available.
This course starts in September 2023. Day and Time: Thursday 6.00 – 8.30 pm. Venue: Coleridge Community College.

Each week regular homework will be given which is directly linked to the class session and completion of this will enable you to make sense of the class work and for you to prepare for the exams. Good organisation will help you to get the most from the course. You will need to keep notes, be able to proofread and check writing tasks for errors and to speak in front of others in an assessed environment. Classes are informal and work very much on a communal basis where all are invited to share their viewpoints and ideas.
This is a challenging exam, and you must already be proficient at correctly using punctuation, grammar and spellings.
The course runs the whole year. Weekday sessions are 2.5 hours long, Saturdays are 5 hours long; attendance in the evening and on the allocated Saturdays is mandatory. There will be (up to) thirty evening sessions and five Saturdays.
A full schedule of confirmed dates will be given on the first session; we will do our best not to change any dates, but this occasionally happens due to unforeseen circumstances.
Saturday dates: 14th October 2023, 2nd December 2023, 10th February 2024, 23rd March 2024, 18th May 2024.
PLUS 20 hours mandatory online content
GCSE English is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend taught classes for 100 hours, face to face in centre and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory on-line/homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course.
Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying to bring your skills up to the required level.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course.
PLEASE NOTE: The final GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed for the exam dates. Provisional dates are: Thursday 23/5/24 (morning) and Thursday 6/6/24 (morning). These will be confirmed by the exam board in due course.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?

Candidates should have studied English to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent). Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK. All learners are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
If the assessor feels this course is not suitable in the initial assessment period they will signpost learners to alternative, more appropriate courses.

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXAMS / LEARNING DIFFICULTIES:

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to provide the relevant supporting documents to the office if you require additional time or access arrangements for exams. Please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years (by JCQ), and those granted by universities are not valid for GCSE exams.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:
• Take the GCSE Exam in English Language
• Express yourself well when speaking
• Structure and plan your writing effectively
• Read actively and critically, reading for meaning and subtlety

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

Pens, pencils, highlighters, A4 lined paper and a ring binder

EXAMINATION FEES:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

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Brief Description

This course is suitable for you if have completed approximately 40 hours of lessons. Techniques and skills will be aimed at preparing you to play any style of guitar music. The course will provide an introduction to reading music and tablature, successful tuning and replacing strings, playing/performance techniques and building a repertoire of songs and exercises. You will need to bring your own guitar to classes.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Skills attained in Guitar Beginners 1 and 2

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:
1. Read music and understand musical terms to the 3rd level
2. Play major, minor and pentatonic scales with a mind to improvise
3. Extend repertoire of songs to the third level
4. Increase knowledge of chords and music theory and it’s use in more challenging material.
5. Develop picking, finger style and strumming techniques through study of new material

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

Cost of a method book available from the tutor at the first session. Approximate cost £5.50

For the first session you will need to bring:

One working guitar; acoustic, classical or steel string.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

This Japanese Intermediate language course is based on a comprehensive approach, developing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, in order to cultivate overall competence in Japanese. You will become proficient in sentence structure and grammar through the study of a variety of different topics from Japanese geography and history to pop culture. On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N5 or N4.
To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for those who have studied Japanese for more than 180 hours, can read and write hiragana and katakana and about 300 kanji and 1500 words, and have developed the ability to take part in everyday conversation and read and write simple sentences.

Learning Outcomes:

You will have the opportunity to learn:

• the four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using natural language
• to recognise and use correct grammatical structures and communication strategies
• around 600 kanji and 2000 words to develop the ability to converse, read and write about matters of a general nature·
• language required for writing a letter or thesis·
• contemporary Japanese customs, culture and social skills

Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment:

Text book: げんきII, Third edition ISBN978-4-7890-1732 Japan Times (Autumn Term)

Text book: 中級日本語, an Integrated course in Japanese revised edition ISBN 978-4-7890-1307-9 (Spring Term)

For the first session you will need to bring:

It is highly recommended that you purchase the specific course textbook before the first lesson, once the college has confirmed your course is running.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

You will be able to proceed to a Japanese Advanced course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This course is suitable for advanced students who have already reached a good level of fluency either by attending formal classes or by living, working or having frequent holidays in Italy. A sound knowledge of the language structure and basic grammar is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to contribute actively to class discussions on a wide range of topics including current affairs, social issues, literature and cinema. You should also be able to demonstrate a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the Country’s history, culture and society.
The main aim of the course is to teach you how to use and manipulate the language to high standards mainly through the development of speaking skills. Other activities will include research on specific topics, reading of newspapers and literature, presentations, listening exercises and written homework. There will also be some revision of specific elements of grammar upon students’ request.
The course is priced for one term; to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all three terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

The course is suitable for those of you who have already studied Italian for several years. A good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to show a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the country’s history, culture and society.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• express confidently your own opinions on a variety of topics
• read and comment on articles from the national press
• read some modern/contemporary literature and perform a critical appraisal
• appreciate the differences between regions and their inhabitants
• use the language outside the context of the classroom
• construct more complex sentences using a variety of verb forms and tenses

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

None

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:

Note pad and pen

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE:

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
This is a one year course that will enable you to take the GCSE exam in May/June 2024 (Dates TBC by exam board).
The exams consist of two papers, Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing and Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives. Both are worth 50%. There is also a non-examination assessment in spoken language.
It is also necessary to give a presentation or speech.
The funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or above, within one academic year (equivalent to the old C grade). There is no tier for English GCSE so all grades are available.
This course starts in September 2023. Day and Time: Thursday 6.00 – 8.30 pm. Venue: Coleridge Community College.

Each week regular homework will be given which is directly linked to the class session and completion of this will enable you to make sense of the class work and for you to prepare for the exams. Good organisation will help you to get the most from the course. You will need to keep notes, be able to proofread and check writing tasks for errors and to speak in front of others in an assessed environment. Classes are informal and work very much on a communal basis where all are invited to share their viewpoints and ideas.
This is a challenging exam, and you must already be proficient at correctly using punctuation, grammar and spellings.
The course runs the whole year. Weekday sessions are 2.5 hours long, Saturdays are 5 hours long; attendance in the evening and on the allocated Saturdays is mandatory. There will be (up to) thirty evening sessions and five Saturdays.
A full schedule of confirmed dates will be given on the first session; we will do our best not to change any dates, but this occasionally happens due to unforeseen circumstances.
Saturday dates: 14th October 2023, 2nd December 2023, 10th February 2024, 23rd March 2024, 18th May 2024.
PLUS 20 hours mandatory online content
GCSE English is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend taught classes for 100 hours, face to face in centre and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory on-line/homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course.
Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying to bring your skills up to the required level.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course.
PLEASE NOTE: The final GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed for the exam dates. Provisional dates are: Thursday 23/5/24 (morning) and Thursday 6/6/24 (morning). These will be confirmed by the exam board in due course.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?

Candidates should have studied English to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent). Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK. All learners are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
If the assessor feels this course is not suitable in the initial assessment period they will signpost learners to alternative, more appropriate courses.

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXAMS / LEARNING DIFFICULTIES:

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to provide the relevant supporting documents to the office if you require additional time or access arrangements for exams. Please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years (by JCQ), and those granted by universities are not valid for GCSE exams.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:
• Take the GCSE Exam in English Language
• Express yourself well when speaking
• Structure and plan your writing effectively
• Read actively and critically, reading for meaning and subtlety

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

Pens, pencils, highlighters, A4 lined paper and a ring binder

EXAMINATION FEES:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

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Brief Description:

If you enjoy candles at Christmas and love the beauty, light and warmth of a lit candle why not join us for a relaxed and informative workshop, creating high-quality fragranced container candles and wax melts.

Perfect for Christmas presents or for your own home this festive season.

This workshop is designed for total beginners and focuses on the use of natural waxes.

You will be guided through wax selection, wick sizing, fragrance choices, safety and regulatory requirements, giving you enough knowledge to make candles and melts yourself at home.

What will you make?

During the workshop you will be making one travel candle, one large glass container candle and a variety of wax melts.

Previous Experience and Knowledge needed?

No experience needed.

Extra costs of the course?

All costs are included in the course fee. There may be an opportunity to purchase shop made products.

What you need to bring:

All necessary equipment and materials will be provided but a notebook and pen might be useful.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
This is a one year course that will enable you to take the GCSE exam in May/June 2024 (Dates TBC by exam board).
The exams consist of two papers, Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing and Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives. Both are worth 50%. There is also a non-examination assessment in spoken language.
It is also necessary to give a presentation or speech.
The funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or above, within one academic year (equivalent to the old C grade). There is no tier for English GCSE so all grades are available.
This course starts in September 2023. Day and Time: Thursday 6.00 – 8.30 pm. Venue: Coleridge Community College.

Each week regular homework will be given which is directly linked to the class session and completion of this will enable you to make sense of the class work and for you to prepare for the exams. Good organisation will help you to get the most from the course. You will need to keep notes, be able to proofread and check writing tasks for errors and to speak in front of others in an assessed environment. Classes are informal and work very much on a communal basis where all are invited to share their viewpoints and ideas.
This is a challenging exam, and you must already be proficient at correctly using punctuation, grammar and spellings.
The course runs the whole year. Weekday sessions are 2.5 hours long, Saturdays are 5 hours long; attendance in the evening and on the allocated Saturdays is mandatory. There will be (up to) thirty evening sessions and five Saturdays.
A full schedule of confirmed dates will be given on the first session; we will do our best not to change any dates, but this occasionally happens due to unforeseen circumstances.
Saturday dates: 14th October 2023, 2nd December 2023, 10th February 2024, 23rd March 2024, 18th May 2024.
PLUS 20 hours mandatory online content
GCSE English is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend taught classes for 100 hours, face to face in centre and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory on-line/homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course.
Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying to bring your skills up to the required level.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course.
PLEASE NOTE: The final GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed for the exam dates. Provisional dates are: Thursday 23/5/24 (morning) and Thursday 6/6/24 (morning). These will be confirmed by the exam board in due course.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?

Candidates should have studied English to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent). Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK. All learners are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
If the assessor feels this course is not suitable in the initial assessment period they will signpost learners to alternative, more appropriate courses.

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXAMS / LEARNING DIFFICULTIES:

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to provide the relevant supporting documents to the office if you require additional time or access arrangements for exams. Please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years (by JCQ), and those granted by universities are not valid for GCSE exams.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:
• Take the GCSE Exam in English Language
• Express yourself well when speaking
• Structure and plan your writing effectively
• Read actively and critically, reading for meaning and subtlety

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

Pens, pencils, highlighters, A4 lined paper and a ring binder

EXAMINATION FEES:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

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Our English for work courses are suitable for learners where English is not their first language.   

This online course is aimed at learners who have a good intermediate level of English but, because of limited English ability, struggle with certain aspects of their jobs, or even to get a job.

This course is taught online. To participate in online classes you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome). 

You will need to attend the online course on both days – Wednesday and Thursday at the specified time.

You will gain confidence, improve your listening and written and spoken English. These skills will  improve your chances of gaining employment, or to move up into a job with better pay and prospects. Part of the course will be based on the needs of individual learners; and this will be discussed in the first lesson. You will also learn about UK work culture, how it may differ from other countries, and the course will answer some of the questions you might have about the differences between your way of life and what you see around you in the UK.

Your English skills will define the jobs you can apply for in the UK, and improving those skills will help, not only in this country, but will greatly improve your employability and promotion prospects should you later return to your home country.

Poor English skills can have serious consequences – from language misunderstandings that can cause the loss of money or angry clients, to constant embarrassment at not being able to chat with clients and colleagues in a social context or even over lunch!  You may be seen as unfriendly, or rude, which is also not good for your career.

The course is funded per term; you may find, as most learners do, that you will need more than one term to be prepared for any higher level courses or future exams (if you choose to enter for them). If this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term (or if still available we may be able to fund you again)

This course is funded through Cambridgeshire Skills: See funding eligibility below:

If you are 19 or over, have lived in an EU country / the UK for 3 or more years and are at the right level, full funding is available. You will need to supply proof of identity and full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

If you are not eligible for funding but would benefit from the course, you can attend by paying a tuition fee of £290 (£174 concession) per 10 week term.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

If you have not recently passed the PET exam, an assessment test will be needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment, call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• talk and read about up-to-date stimulating topics, using the key words and necessary phrases (e.g. ) 
• expand your vocabulary on topic-based lexical areas (e.g. feelings, sleep, music, crime and punishment, media) 
• revise your knowledge of main grammar structures and learn more sophisticated structures (e.g. unreal conditionals, structures after wish, verb patterns, modal verbs, active vs. passive voices) 
• Continue to practise ‘fine-tuning’ of pronunciation of difficult sounds and use appropriate rhythm and intonation, word and sentence stress, 
• improve accuracy as well as develop your fluency in the speaking activities 
• practise your listening skills, being exposed to motivating, challenging but achievable listening tasks, listening to authentic and colloquial spoken language 
• improve your knowledge of British culture, history, trends and values 
• improve all the skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with the focus on building the skills that are most useful in the workplace and in searching for work 

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

The tutor will advise in the first lesson

For the first session you will need to bring:

A notebook and pen and pencil.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The college has many English for work levels, talk with your tutor who will advise you.

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Are you looking for a daytime activity and interested in silver jewellery? Then this is the course for you! Throughout the course, you will develop skills in design, soldering, piercing with a jewellery saw, filing and polishing.

Your first project will be to design and make a silver ring.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Manual dexterity is an advantage but complete beginners all welcome

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

· Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.

· Practice metal forming, wire bending, soldering, and rub-over stone setting techniques.

· Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal to shape a flat band ring.

· Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing

· Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques

· Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

The cost of the silver is NOT included in the course fee. The extra fee per term will depend on what you make and how much Silver you use. Approximate costs will be about £30 per term.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring a pen, pencil and note book. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Please bring an apron. The tutor will provide a silver starter pack, the cost will be confirmed before the course starts.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year. Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new. You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more

Brief Description:

Although this course has been running from September there is no problem with newcomers joining in, whether you are a beginner or someone who wishes to extend their skills. 

The tutor has put together some ideas covering a variety of common techniques to create a series of blocks giving a more modern look. These blocks will all fit together to make a sampler quilt or you may just use the blocks in a personal project.  

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Basic experience in using a sewing machine is essential such as being able to wind a bobbin, thread up the machine and sew in a straight line. Patchwork is much easier to access than dressmaking and is a great way to use even basic sewing skills to be creative.  

Learning Outcomes: 

By the end of the eight-week course, newcomers will have the opportunity to: 

• learn all about fabric preparation and how to use the correct tools and equipment such as a rotary cutter and mat  
• sew an accurate ¼” seam and learn why it’s important 
• be guided to make traditional block and not so traditional blocks  
• learn the basics of quilting and binding.  
• develop your design skills with colour and shapes 

Those returning will continue with the series of sampler blocks with the plan of putting them all together and tackling quilting and binding.  

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment: 

The centre has several sewing machines to use or you may prefer to bring your own. You will need your own plastic bobbins/spools as well as basic equipment such as fabric scissors and pins. In time you will need to purchase your own rotary cutter, mat and ruler. Patchwork weight fabric is required and places like Hobby Craft will have small packs of ‘fat quarters’ at a reasonable price.  Whilst not essential, more progress will be made if learners have access to a sewing machine at home. 

For the first session you will need to bring:

Fabric scissors and a notebook and some cotton fabric such as a pack of ‘fat quarters’.   The tutor is keen for you not to rush out and spend a lot of money on special tools and equipment. This will come in time depending on your needs and pocket.  

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Consider returning for another term where you can pick up where you left off to explore even more blocks and extend your skills with more challenging blocks and techniques. Over academic year there are many Saturday classes are on offer for those who would like an extended time to learn and create.  Speak to the tutor. 

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Are you interested in learning more British Sign Language (BSL)? This follow on course, for those who have already completed a 10 week introduction course, will give you more of BSL. Further explore British Sign Language as a communication, and a language tool.
Topics covered will include deaf awareness, multi channel signs and NMF (non manual features).

BSL is now a recognised language, if you have always wanted to find out even more, get booked onto this Improvers funded course.

This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

This course is fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old.
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.

Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.

If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for learners who have already completed the 10 week introductory course (20 hours).

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Recap on previous learning covered in the introductory 10 week course
• Cover in more depth numbers (in the context of money)
• Multi channel signs will be explained and explored
• Learn about NMF (non manual features)
• Learn signs for directions, food and drink, animals and countries

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen/Pencil and notepad/paper

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Level 1 accredited course in BSL.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Are you interested in silver jewellery? Then this is the course for you! Throughout the course, you will develop skills in design, soldering, piercing with a jewellery saw, filing and polishing.

Your first project will be to design and make a silver ring.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Manual dexterity is needed. Complete beginners welcome.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.
• Practice metal forming, wire bending, soldering, and rub-over stone setting techniques.
• Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal to shape a flat band ring.
• Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing
• Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques
• Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

The tutor will advise regarding purchasing silver and consumables for the course.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Please bring a pen, pencil and note book. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may wish to bring an apron.

Please note: There are no materials fee included in the cost of the course – the tutor will advise you where to order from – costs will be about £35 per term depending on what you make.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Are you interested in learning British Sign Language (BSL)? This introduction course will give you a taste of BSL. Explore British Sign Language as a communication, and a language tool.
Topics covered will include deaf awareness, lip reading and receptive language skills.

BSL is now a recognised language, if you have always wanted to find out more, get booked onto the short, funded course.

This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

This course is fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.

Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.

If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for learners who are new to signing. No experience needed.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Learn the alphabet
• Introduce yourself in BSL
• Learn signs for colours, weather and transport
• Look at lip reading skills and receptive language skills

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen/Pencil and notepad/paper

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Level 1 accredited course in BSL.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief description:

Our English for work courses are suitable for learners where English is not their first language.   

This course is focused on people wanting to improve their English language skills for work. The level of this English for work course is lower advanced. 

We will look at how to organise and look at a letter of application, use vocabulary for jobs and industries and make suggestions and give advice to someone. 

This course intends to help students increase vocabulary, understand grammar use and improve pronunciation in order to gain confidence and proficiency. They will develop their ability to analyse complex text and engage in topical discussion with peers and native speakers. Some of the topics covered are: formal and informal introductions; asking and answering questions; writing for publications and analysing published works and composing assignments; asking for advice and making and responding to suggestions. No textbook is needed, and course materials will be provided.  

The course is funded per term; you may find, as most learners do, that you will need more than one term to be prepared for any higher level courses or future exams (if you choose to enter for them). If this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term (or if still available we may be able to fund you again).

This course is funded through Cambridgeshire Skills: See funding eligibility below:

If you are 19 or over, have lived in an EU country / the UK for 3 or more years and are at the right level, full funding is available. You will need to supply proof of identity and full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor. 

If you are not eligible for funding but would benefit from the course, you can attend by paying a tuition fee of £145 (£87 concession) per 10 week term.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

To confirm this course is the correct level for you an assessment test will be needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment, call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education

Learning Outcomes

This course intends to help students increase vocabulary, understand grammar use and improve pronunciation in order to gain confidence and proficiency. They will develop their ability to analyse complex text and engage in topical discussion with peers and native speakers.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Formal and informal introductions, Success and motivation, analysing texts for comprehension and use of idioms, discourse markers and connectors.
• Personality and family vocabulary. Describing personality using a questionnaire, different uses of verb ‘have’, sentence rhythm and intonation.
• History and the Movies. Film and cinema vocabulary, word families (noun, person, adjective, verb) and use of adverbs and adverbial expressions.
• Narrative tenses, describing childhood memories with ‘used to’ and ‘would’, abstract nouns to express ideas, concepts or experiences.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

The tutor will advise in the first lesson.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A notebook and pen and pencil.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The college has many English for work levels, talk with your tutor who will advise you.

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This course is suitable for advanced students who have already reached a good level of fluency either by attending formal classes or by living, working or having frequent holidays in Italy. A sound knowledge of the language structure and basic grammar is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to contribute actively to class discussions on a wide range of topics including current affairs, social issues, literature and cinema. You should also be able to demonstrate a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the Country’s history, culture and society.
The main aim of the course is to teach you how to use and manipulate the language to high standards mainly through the development of speaking skills. Other activities will include research on specific topics, reading of newspapers and literature, presentations, listening exercises and written homework. There will also be some revision of specific elements of grammar upon students’ request.
The course is priced for one term; to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all three terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

The course is suitable for those of you who have already studied Italian for several years. A good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to show a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the country’s history, culture and society.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• express confidently your own opinions on a variety of topics
• read and comment on articles from the national press
• read some modern/contemporary literature and perform a critical appraisal
• appreciate the differences between regions and their inhabitants
• use the language outside the context of the classroom
• construct more complex sentences using a variety of verb forms and tenses

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

None

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:

Note pad and pen

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE:

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Recent events have taught us that sometimes we need to be able to express ourselves or occupy ourselves in new ways. Sometimes just for fun but sometimes to remain healthy. This course will offer learners the chance to challenge themselves, overcome obstacles through problem solving skills, find new means of expression (or develop existing ones). This can be done through the creation of artworks. In addition to this the record of a journey of development in the form of a journal can provide a useful and inspirational tool for personal expression and exploration of ideas. Combining these two closely connected practices will enable learners to develop confidence through step by step achievement of goals and milestones and improve their outlook by building a set of skills appropriate to them as individuals. 

This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

This course may be fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.

Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.

If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.

Outcomes of the course:

• Acquire skills to enable effective self- assessment
• Build confidence through acquisition and extension of new skills
• Express feelings or intuition more freely
• Compile a body of work which shows personal development
• Make regular entries in a personal journal
• Some learners will create a personal development plan

Previous experience and knowledge needed:

No previous or existing knowledge of drawing or painting is needed, it is not essential as tuition and guidance will be given on the course. 

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

This depends on what you already have in your Art Kit! The tutor will discuss the medium and any essential materials you will need on the first class. 

For the first session you will need:

An idea of what medium you would like to explore on the course and be prepared to talk about what interests you. 

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Adult Learn and Train offer  other creative courses throughout the year.

Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

On our Dressmaking course you will be guided through the purchase of fabrics and patterns. You will learn how to make basic pattern alterations, cut out, assemble and fit your garments. As well as this, you will be taught basic dressmaking techniques and make samples to practice your skills. There will be plenty of help with lockstitch and overlock sewing machines, if required. For the more advanced learner, you will be encouraged to make more complicated garments.

Previous Experience

All people interested in dressmaking from beginners to the more experienced wanting
to brush up their skills.

Learning Outcomes.
By the end of the course (3 terms)

• Know how to use a lockstitch and oversewing machines.
• Learn how to use dressmaking patterns.
• Understand the importance of a well fitted garment.
• Know how to assemble a garment in the correct order.
• Learn a variety of dressmaking skills e.g. inserting
zips, different seam finishes, pockets, hems etc

INTERMEDIATES:
• Appreciate how to use a variety of fabrics e.g. stretch, velvet.
• Learn a variety of dressmaking skills to produce a professional finish e.g. attaching collars, cuffs, pockets, buttons etc.
• Make garments including more complicated skills and processes

ADVANCED:
• Work on achieving a professional finish to your garments
• Make more complicated garments e.g. coats, jackets.
• Make pattern alterations
• Use luxurious fabrics
• Work more independently

Extra costs on the course for example Text Book, materials or equipment

In order to make a garment you will need to purchase fabric, a pattern and a sewing kit
which includes: stitch scissors, dressmaking shears, steel pins, and tape measure. All
of these will be discussed in the first session. Each student will also need at least one
metre of fabric to make their samples, an old sheet or quilt cover is ideal.

For the first session you will need to bring:

If you have a sewing machine at home you might find it beneficial.

You will need to bring a note book, tape measure, pencil and pen.
I would advise all beginners not to buy a pattern and fabric before the first session.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The tutor will advise you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION  

Techniques and skills will be taught aimed at preparing the learner to play any style of guitar music. The guitar beginners course will provide an introduction to reading music and tablature, tuning and replacing strings, playing techniques and building up a repertoire of songs, chord progressions and guitar riffs.

OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE:

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Play chord and riffs to well-known songs, read written music and tablature, perform strumming, finger picking and plectrum techniques, play scales with a mind to improvise, replace strings and tune the guitar, recognise music terms and symbols.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:

None

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

The Guitarist’s Way Book 1 by Peter Nuttall and John Whitworth, Holley Music, approximate cost £6.00

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:

One working guitar of any kind, (nylon string, steel string or electric) and The Guitarist’s Way Book 1

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE:

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

This Acting Foundation course will offer you a foundation in acting. Working through a variety of theatre games, improvisations and techniques, you will be encouraged to explore your imagination and gain confidence in vocal and physical skills. We will use both contemporary and classical text and progress to in-class presentations of scenes and monologues.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• strengthen your ability to speak in public
• gain a basic understanding of a variety of acting techniques
• work on contemporary and classical scenes or monologues

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

There may be an opportunity to purchase a script to use during the class. This would not exceed £10.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Wear comfortable clothing

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Acting Intermediate – Scene Study course

A higher level acting course.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

This Japanese Intermediate language course is based on a comprehensive approach, developing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, in order to cultivate overall competence in Japanese. You will become proficient in sentence structure and grammar through the study of a variety of different topics from Japanese geography and history to pop culture. On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N5 or N4.
To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for those who have studied Japanese for more than 180 hours, can read and write hiragana and katakana and about 300 kanji and 1500 words, and have developed the ability to take part in everyday conversation and read and write simple sentences. If you are unsure, of your level, the office can put you in contact with the tutor.

Learning Outcomes:

You will have the opportunity to learn:

• the four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using natural language
• to recognise and use correct grammatical structures and communication strategies
• around 600 kanji and 2000 words to develop the ability to converse, read and write about matters of a general nature·
• language required for writing a letter or thesis·
• contemporary Japanese customs, culture and social skills

Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment:

Text book: げんきII, Third edition ISBN978-4-7890-1732 Japan Times (Autumn Term)

Text book: 中級日本語, an Integrated course in Japanese revised edition ISBN 978-4-7890-1307-9 (Spring Term)

For the first session you will need to bring:

It is highly recommended that you purchase the specific course textbook before the first lesson, once the college has confirmed your course is running.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

You will be able to proceed to a Japanese Advanced course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This Italian Intermediate course is for those who have studied Italian for at least two years and have a fair knowledge of the Italian language. You will be able to build on your previous knowledge to develop further the four language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening), although particular emphasis will be given to speaking activities. The course will be based on communicative methods and active participation will be strongly encouraged. A variety of activities will be used, including role-plays, listening to audios, games and group work. Grammar will be also an essential component of the course. Regular homework will be assigned to consolidate what has been learnt in class and to assess the learner’s progress. The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Learners should have already studied Italian for two years, or have a fair knowledge of the language. (Approx. 120 hours).

This is the second term of Intermediate Italian, so please see what was covered in Term 1.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one-year course you will have covered the following main topics and grammar:
TERM 1
• Shopping for food
• Recipes
• Daily living
• Revision of verbs (present and past)
• Future tense
• Revision of reflexive verbs
• The imperfect tense
TERM 2
• Family life
• Family in Italy
• Around the shops , buying clothes and other items
• Our childhood – describing situations in the past
• Describing people (physical description and character)
• Present and past conditional ( equivalent of “would” mode )
• The imperative
• Comparatives and superlatives
TERM 3
• Meeting people, accepting or refusing an invitation.
• Polite requests, giving advice
• Holidays and travelling
• What sort of holidays do people like
• Healthy eating habits, health and lifestyles.
• Direct/indirect pronouns
• Conjunctions
• Adverbs

Extra costs on the course for example textbook, materials or equipment:

A course book will be discussed in the class

For the first session you will need to bring:

A ring binder, paper, dividers and pens

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Learners will be able to proceed to an Italian Upper-Intermediate course the following academic year.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays; you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

A course centered around working with timber. You will be learning and practicing the following joints: Half Lap, Mortice and Tenon, Dove Tail, T Halving, Bridal and Dowel Joint. Once you are confident with the individual joints, you can extend your learning by producing a five joint frame using all the skills learned constructing the individual joints. These joints are used in every day joinery projects. Once you have mastered these you can go on to make individual projects.
You will be shown how to use the tools correctly and how to sharpen/maintain carpentry hand tools.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a course for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Identify and name common carpentry tools
• Know how to maintain carpentry tools
• Learn how to use them safely
• Produce woodwork joints

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

If you choose to wear Steel Toe Capped Boots (which we recommend), costs start at approx. £20 from hardware stores.
The wood for the joint practice and 6 joint frame will be provided.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil and notepad. No sandals, or open-toed shoes are allowed in a workshop setting. Hair must also be tied back. You are advised to wear steel toe cap boots in the workshop. Wood for the joints and frame project will be provided.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

DIY Improvers, Make a planter in a day, upholstery or similar.
The Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

Improve your silver jewellery making skills and learn new traditional silver-smithing techniques!

During this course you will practise and hone your skills and widen your repertoire of traditional handmaking jewellery techniques, such as wax carving, granulation and reticulation. You will also refine your piercing skills and learn to solder pieces with multiple joints. Use the skills you’ve learned to work with gemstones and develop your own designs.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should ideally have completed a beginner’s course, and be competent in basic silver soldering, piercing, forming and shaping. Experience of basic bezel gemstone setting is an advantage but not essential.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Practice and hone your skills in metal forming, wire bending, soldering, and rub-over stone setting techniques.
• To widen your repertoire of traditional handmaking jewellery techniques that can be used to design and make your own pieces, such as wax carving, granulation and reticulation.
• To have the opportunity to refine your piercing skills and soldering pieces with multiple joints.
• To work with gemstones with more complex forms
• To apply techniques learn to develop your own designs

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

The tutor will advise regarding purchasing silver and consumables for the course.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Bring a pen, pencil and notebook. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may wish to bring an apron. For Health and Safety reasons you must not wear open-toe shoes/sandals, and all long hair must be tied back as it is a workshop environment.

Please note: There are no materials fee included in the cost of the course – the tutor will advise you where to order from – costs will be about £35 – £40 per term depending on what you make.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue to develop your skills with increasing independence through self-directed projects in future returner’s silver jewellery groups. The tutor will advise you as to which course is most suitable. The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Who doesn’t like dancing to a musical?

Take to the stage every week and be the star of your own show as you learn easy to follow routines to a variety of musical songs from stage and screen; including “Mamma Mia”, “Flashdance” and “Footloose”.

The session is split into two main components; Fitness and flexibility is the focus of the first section of the session with a choreographed routine to finish each week.

Never feel like exercise is a chore again!

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a mixed ability session, there will be different levels of fitness (and coordination!). The course would be classed as aerobic.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness levels.
• Improve flexibility and posture.
• Learn a variety of choreographed routines in different styles.
• Improved muscle memory and coordination.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

No extra costs

For the first session you will need to bring:

Comfortable clothing that you are able to move in, trainers or other suitable footwear (jazz shoes may be worn but not a requirement). Plenty of water.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue onto an additional course to improve in skill level further adding to the technique and confidence level gained through out the current course.

Brief Description:

Creative Writing for Beginners is an eight week course that revolves around exploring the skills and craft of writing fiction. Writing stories for personal pleasure has become a popular pastime again as has writing poetry to post online for others to read and take inspiration from. During the recent pandemic and various lockdowns many of us sought out purposeful activities that can be done anywhere at any time and that require a minimum investment in new equipment (when it comes to creative writing the bare necessities are only paper and a pen/pencil).  Engaging in creative pursuits has also been found to relieve anxiety and promote good mental health by providing a focus for concentrated thought. It doesn’t matter whether you want to write as an end it itself or to write with the intention of sharing your work with a wider audience, the well-being benefits come from engaging in the act of harnessing your creative energy. Although as with every craft the more accomplished the finished result, the more appreciation and enjoyment gained.

Creative Writing for Beginners will help you feel more confident in your abilities to communicate your ideas and will also give you the opportunity to experiment in a safe environment with different forms of storytelling to find which gives you the most satisfaction and creative enjoyment. Throughout the course you will learn about putting the skills and craft of storytelling into practice by working on a short story, a piece of memoir, a poem, and examining forms such genre fiction, plays and screenwriting. The emphasis is on having a go and learning by doing because there has never been a writer who cannot improve their work by rewriting in the light of feedback given and knowledge or experience gained (even Shakespeare crossed things out and had another go at finding the right word to convey exactly what he intended). Creative Writing for Beginners can’t promise to turn you into a great playwright, but it will give you plenty of opportunities to better appreciate and implement the skills necessary for successful storytelling whilst having fun playing with language along the way.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Identify writing goals and ways of working to achieve them.
  Give and receive feedback.
• Differentiate the elements required in storytelling.
• Identify the skills of creative writing.
• Write a short story, a piece of non-fiction memoir, and a poem.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

None.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen/pencil and paper.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Writing Life Stories
Next steps in Creative Writing

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over?
This is a one year course that will enable you to take the GCSE exam in May/June 2024 (Dates TBC by exam board).
The exams consist of two papers, Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing and Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives. Both are worth 50%. There is also a non-examination assessment in spoken language.
It is also necessary to give a presentation or speech.
The funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or above, within one academic year (equivalent to the old C grade). There is no tier for English GCSE so all grades are available.
This course starts in September 2023. Day and Time: Thursday 6.00 – 8.30 pm. Venue: Coleridge Community College.

Each week regular homework will be given which is directly linked to the class session and completion of this will enable you to make sense of the class work and for you to prepare for the exams. Good organisation will help you to get the most from the course. You will need to keep notes, be able to proofread and check writing tasks for errors and to speak in front of others in an assessed environment. Classes are informal and work very much on a communal basis where all are invited to share their viewpoints and ideas.
This is a challenging exam, and you must already be proficient at correctly using punctuation, grammar and spellings.
The course runs the whole year. Weekday sessions are 2.5 hours long, Saturdays are 5 hours long; attendance in the evening and on the allocated Saturdays is mandatory. There will be (up to) thirty evening sessions and five Saturdays.
A full schedule of confirmed dates will be given on the first session; we will do our best not to change any dates, but this occasionally happens due to unforeseen circumstances.
Saturday dates: 14th October 2023, 2nd December 2023, 10th February 2024, 23rd March 2024, 18th May 2024.
PLUS 20 hours mandatory online content
GCSE English is expected to take between 120 and 140 hours of study – you will attend taught classes for 100 hours, face to face in centre and complete an additional 20 hours mandatory on-line/homework tasks which will be marked and are a compulsory part of the course.
Some of you will need to spend more time self-studying to bring your skills up to the required level.
The course is fully funded by Cambridgeshire Skills – full attendance is required. You will complete an enrolment form, so that funding can be applied for; you will also need to provide your National Insurance number and show a form of photographic ID (passport, driving licence etc.). Failure to meet these criteria means that funding is withdrawn and you will be liable for the full cost of the course.
PLEASE NOTE: The final GCSE exams will take place during the day at Coleridge Community College. The dates are published by the exam board and all candidates must sit the exam then – expect to book leave / holiday from work / childcare as needed for the exam dates. Provisional dates are: Thursday 23/5/24 (morning) and Thursday 6/6/24 (morning). These will be confirmed by the exam board in due course.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED?

Candidates should have studied English to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent). Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK. All learners are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
If the assessor feels this course is not suitable in the initial assessment period they will signpost learners to alternative, more appropriate courses.

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXAMS / LEARNING DIFFICULTIES:

The exam board has very specific requirements for those who need access arrangements for exams (additional time, laptops, modified papers). It is your responsibility to provide the relevant supporting documents to the office if you require additional time or access arrangements for exams. Please note such arrangements are only granted for 3 years (by JCQ), and those granted by universities are not valid for GCSE exams.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the whole year course you will have the opportunity to:
• Take the GCSE Exam in English Language
• Express yourself well when speaking
• Structure and plan your writing effectively
• Read actively and critically, reading for meaning and subtlety

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

Pens, pencils, highlighters, A4 lined paper and a ring binder

EXAMINATION FEES:

Examination costs will be included in the cost of the course.

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Our English for work courses are suitable for learners where English is not their first language.   

This online course is aimed at learners who have a good intermediate level of English but, because of limited English ability, struggle with certain aspects of their jobs, or even to get a job.

This course is taught online. To participate in online classes you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome). 

You will need to attend the online course on both days – Wednesday and Thursday at the specified time.

You will gain confidence, improve your listening and written and spoken English. These skills will  improve your chances of gaining employment, or to move up into a job with better pay and prospects. Part of the course will be based on the needs of individual learners; and this will be discussed in the first lesson. You will also learn about UK work culture, how it may differ from other countries, and the course will answer some of the questions you might have about the differences between your way of life and what you see around you in the UK.

Your English skills will define the jobs you can apply for in the UK, and improving those skills will help, not only in this country, but will greatly improve your employability and promotion prospects should you later return to your home country.

Poor English skills can have serious consequences – from language misunderstandings that can cause the loss of money or angry clients, to constant embarrassment at not being able to chat with clients and colleagues in a social context or even over lunch!  You may be seen as unfriendly, or rude, which is also not good for your career.

The course is funded per term; you may find, as most learners do, that you will need more than one term to be prepared for any higher level courses or future exams (if you choose to enter for them). If this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term (or if still available we may be able to fund you again)

This course is funded through Cambridgeshire Skills: See funding eligibility below:

If you are 19 or over, have lived in an EU country / the UK for 3 or more years and are at the right level, full funding is available. You will need to supply proof of identity and full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

If you are not eligible for funding but would benefit from the course, you can attend by paying a tuition fee of £290 (£174 concession) per 10 week term.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

If you have not recently passed the PET exam, an assessment test will be needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment, call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• talk and read about up-to-date stimulating topics, using the key words and necessary phrases (e.g. ) 
• expand your vocabulary on topic-based lexical areas (e.g. feelings, sleep, music, crime and punishment, media) 
• revise your knowledge of main grammar structures and learn more sophisticated structures (e.g. unreal conditionals, structures after wish, verb patterns, modal verbs, active vs. passive voices) 
• Continue to practise ‘fine-tuning’ of pronunciation of difficult sounds and use appropriate rhythm and intonation, word and sentence stress, 
• improve accuracy as well as develop your fluency in the speaking activities 
• practise your listening skills, being exposed to motivating, challenging but achievable listening tasks, listening to authentic and colloquial spoken language 
• improve your knowledge of British culture, history, trends and values 
• improve all the skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with the focus on building the skills that are most useful in the workplace and in searching for work 

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

The tutor will advise in the first lesson

For the first session you will need to bring:

A notebook and pen and pencil.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The college has many English for work levels, talk with your tutor who will advise you.

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Although this course has been running from September there is no problem with newcomers joining in, whether you are a beginner or someone who wishes to extend their skills. 

The tutor has put together some ideas covering a variety of common techniques to create a series of blocks giving a more modern look. These blocks will all fit together to make a sampler quilt or you may just use the blocks in a personal project.  

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Basic experience in using a sewing machine is essential such as being able to wind a bobbin, thread up the machine and sew in a straight line. Patchwork is much easier to access than dressmaking and is a great way to use even basic sewing skills to be creative.  

Learning Outcomes: 

By the end of the eight-week course, newcomers will have the opportunity to: 

• learn all about fabric preparation and how to use the correct tools and equipment such as a rotary cutter and mat  
• sew an accurate ¼” seam and learn why it’s important 
• be guided to make traditional block and not so traditional blocks  
• learn the basics of quilting and binding.  
• develop your design skills with colour and shapes 

Those returning will continue with the series of sampler blocks with the plan of putting them all together and tackling quilting and binding.  

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment: 

The centre has several sewing machines to use or you may prefer to bring your own. You will need your own plastic bobbins/spools as well as basic equipment such as fabric scissors and pins. In time you will need to purchase your own rotary cutter, mat and ruler. Patchwork weight fabric is required and places like Hobby Craft will have small packs of ‘fat quarters’ at a reasonable price.  Whilst not essential, more progress will be made if learners have access to a sewing machine at home. 

For the first session you will need to bring:

Fabric scissors and a notebook and some cotton fabric such as a pack of ‘fat quarters’.   The tutor is keen for you not to rush out and spend a lot of money on special tools and equipment. This will come in time depending on your needs and pocket.  

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Consider returning for another term where you can pick up where you left off to explore even more blocks and extend your skills with more challenging blocks and techniques. Over academic year there are many Saturday classes are on offer for those who would like an extended time to learn and create.  Speak to the tutor. 

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Are you looking for a daytime activity and interested in silver jewellery? Then this is the course for you! Throughout the course, you will develop skills in design, soldering, piercing with a jewellery saw, filing and polishing.

Your first project will be to design and make a silver ring.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Manual dexterity is an advantage but complete beginners all welcome

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

· Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.

· Practice metal forming, wire bending, soldering, and rub-over stone setting techniques.

· Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal to shape a flat band ring.

· Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing

· Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques

· Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

The cost of the silver is NOT included in the course fee. The extra fee per term will depend on what you make and how much Silver you use. Approximate costs will be about £30 per term.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please bring a pen, pencil and note book. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Please bring an apron. The tutor will provide a silver starter pack, the cost will be confirmed before the course starts.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year. Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new. You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more

Brief Description:

Are you interested in learning more British Sign Language (BSL)? This follow on course, for those who have already completed a 10 week introduction course, will give you more of BSL. Further explore British Sign Language as a communication, and a language tool.
Topics covered will include deaf awareness, multi channel signs and NMF (non manual features).

BSL is now a recognised language, if you have always wanted to find out even more, get booked onto this Improvers funded course.

This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

This course is fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old.
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.

Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.

If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for learners who have already completed the 10 week introductory course (20 hours).

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Recap on previous learning covered in the introductory 10 week course
• Cover in more depth numbers (in the context of money)
• Multi channel signs will be explained and explored
• Learn about NMF (non manual features)
• Learn signs for directions, food and drink, animals and countries

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen/Pencil and notepad/paper

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Level 1 accredited course in BSL.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Are you interested in silver jewellery? Then this is the course for you! Throughout the course, you will develop skills in design, soldering, piercing with a jewellery saw, filing and polishing.

Your first project will be to design and make a silver ring.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Manual dexterity is needed. Complete beginners welcome.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Recognise and handle silversmithing tools safely.
• Practice metal forming, wire bending, soldering, and rub-over stone setting techniques.
• Develop skills in forming, annealing and pickling metal to shape a flat band ring.
• Prepare silver prior to soldering or polishing
• Experiment with methods for adding texture and different finishing techniques
• Apply techniques learned to make items of silver jewellery.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

The tutor will advise regarding purchasing silver and consumables for the course.

For the first session, you will need to bring:

Please bring a pen, pencil and note book. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may wish to bring an apron.

Please note: There are no materials fee included in the cost of the course – the tutor will advise you where to order from – costs will be about £35 per term depending on what you make.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue your skills in one of our Silver Jewellery courses. The tutor will advise you which course is most suitable

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Are you interested in learning British Sign Language (BSL)? This introduction course will give you a taste of BSL. Explore British Sign Language as a communication, and a language tool.
Topics covered will include deaf awareness, lip reading and receptive language skills.

BSL is now a recognised language, if you have always wanted to find out more, get booked onto the short, funded course.

This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

This course is fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.

Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.

If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for learners who are new to signing. No experience needed.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• Learn the alphabet
• Introduce yourself in BSL
• Learn signs for colours, weather and transport
• Look at lip reading skills and receptive language skills

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen/Pencil and notepad/paper

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Level 1 accredited course in BSL.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief description:

Our English for work courses are suitable for learners where English is not their first language.   

This course is focused on people wanting to improve their English language skills for work. The level of this English for work course is lower advanced. 

We will look at how to organise and look at a letter of application, use vocabulary for jobs and industries and make suggestions and give advice to someone. 

This course intends to help students increase vocabulary, understand grammar use and improve pronunciation in order to gain confidence and proficiency. They will develop their ability to analyse complex text and engage in topical discussion with peers and native speakers. Some of the topics covered are: formal and informal introductions; asking and answering questions; writing for publications and analysing published works and composing assignments; asking for advice and making and responding to suggestions. No textbook is needed, and course materials will be provided.  

The course is funded per term; you may find, as most learners do, that you will need more than one term to be prepared for any higher level courses or future exams (if you choose to enter for them). If this is the case you will be offered the opportunity to re-enrol and pay for another term (or if still available we may be able to fund you again).

This course is funded through Cambridgeshire Skills: See funding eligibility below:

If you are 19 or over, have lived in an EU country / the UK for 3 or more years and are at the right level, full funding is available. You will need to supply proof of identity and full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor. 

If you are not eligible for funding but would benefit from the course, you can attend by paying a tuition fee of £145 (£87 concession) per 10 week term.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

To confirm this course is the correct level for you an assessment test will be needed for placement purposes. To book an appointment, call the office on 01223 712340 or email office@adultlearning.education

Learning Outcomes

This course intends to help students increase vocabulary, understand grammar use and improve pronunciation in order to gain confidence and proficiency. They will develop their ability to analyse complex text and engage in topical discussion with peers and native speakers.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Formal and informal introductions, Success and motivation, analysing texts for comprehension and use of idioms, discourse markers and connectors.
• Personality and family vocabulary. Describing personality using a questionnaire, different uses of verb ‘have’, sentence rhythm and intonation.
• History and the Movies. Film and cinema vocabulary, word families (noun, person, adjective, verb) and use of adverbs and adverbial expressions.
• Narrative tenses, describing childhood memories with ‘used to’ and ‘would’, abstract nouns to express ideas, concepts or experiences.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

The tutor will advise in the first lesson.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A notebook and pen and pencil.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The college has many English for work levels, talk with your tutor who will advise you.

The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This course is suitable for advanced students who have already reached a good level of fluency either by attending formal classes or by living, working or having frequent holidays in Italy. A sound knowledge of the language structure and basic grammar is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to contribute actively to class discussions on a wide range of topics including current affairs, social issues, literature and cinema. You should also be able to demonstrate a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the Country’s history, culture and society.
The main aim of the course is to teach you how to use and manipulate the language to high standards mainly through the development of speaking skills. Other activities will include research on specific topics, reading of newspapers and literature, presentations, listening exercises and written homework. There will also be some revision of specific elements of grammar upon students’ request.
The course is priced for one term; to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all three terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

The course is suitable for those of you who have already studied Italian for several years. A good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to show a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the country’s history, culture and society.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• express confidently your own opinions on a variety of topics
• read and comment on articles from the national press
• read some modern/contemporary literature and perform a critical appraisal
• appreciate the differences between regions and their inhabitants
• use the language outside the context of the classroom
• construct more complex sentences using a variety of verb forms and tenses

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

None

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:

Note pad and pen

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE:

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

This Acting Foundation course will offer you a foundation in acting. Working through a variety of theatre games, improvisations and techniques, you will be encouraged to explore your imagination and gain confidence in vocal and physical skills. We will use both contemporary and classical text and progress to in-class presentations of scenes and monologues.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• strengthen your ability to speak in public
• gain a basic understanding of a variety of acting techniques
• work on contemporary and classical scenes or monologues

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

There may be an opportunity to purchase a script to use during the class. This would not exceed £10.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Wear comfortable clothing

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Acting Intermediate – Scene Study course

A higher level acting course.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

This Japanese Intermediate language course is based on a comprehensive approach, developing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, in order to cultivate overall competence in Japanese. You will become proficient in sentence structure and grammar through the study of a variety of different topics from Japanese geography and history to pop culture. On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N5 or N4.
To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for those who have studied Japanese for more than 180 hours, can read and write hiragana and katakana and about 300 kanji and 1500 words, and have developed the ability to take part in everyday conversation and read and write simple sentences. If you are unsure, of your level, the office can put you in contact with the tutor.

Learning Outcomes:

You will have the opportunity to learn:

• the four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using natural language
• to recognise and use correct grammatical structures and communication strategies
• around 600 kanji and 2000 words to develop the ability to converse, read and write about matters of a general nature·
• language required for writing a letter or thesis·
• contemporary Japanese customs, culture and social skills

Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment:

Text book: げんきII, Third edition ISBN978-4-7890-1732 Japan Times (Autumn Term)

Text book: 中級日本語, an Integrated course in Japanese revised edition ISBN 978-4-7890-1307-9 (Spring Term)

For the first session you will need to bring:

It is highly recommended that you purchase the specific course textbook before the first lesson, once the college has confirmed your course is running.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

You will be able to proceed to a Japanese Advanced course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Recent events have taught us that sometimes we need to be able to express ourselves or occupy ourselves in new ways. Sometimes just for fun but sometimes to remain healthy. This course will offer learners the chance to challenge themselves, overcome obstacles through problem solving skills, find new means of expression (or develop existing ones). This can be done through the creation of artworks. In addition to this the record of a journey of development in the form of a journal can provide a useful and inspirational tool for personal expression and exploration of ideas. Combining these two closely connected practices will enable learners to develop confidence through step by step achievement of goals and milestones and improve their outlook by building a set of skills appropriate to them as individuals. 

This course is funded by Cambridgeshire Skills, so full attendance is required; you will also need to complete an enrolment form so that the office can apply for the funding and complete an individual learning plan weekly with your tutor.

This course may be fully funded if:
You are over 19 years old
You live within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough combined authority
and have lived in the UK / an EEA country for the last 3 years.

Contact the office if you would like to confirm your eligibility.

If you do not qualify for funding but would still like to attend contact the office for a price.

Outcomes of the course:

• Acquire skills to enable effective self- assessment
• Build confidence through acquisition and extension of new skills
• Express feelings or intuition more freely
• Compile a body of work which shows personal development
• Make regular entries in a personal journal
• Some learners will create a personal development plan

Previous experience and knowledge needed:

No previous or existing knowledge of drawing or painting is needed, it is not essential as tuition and guidance will be given on the course. 

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

This depends on what you already have in your Art Kit! The tutor will discuss the medium and any essential materials you will need on the first class. 

For the first session you will need:

An idea of what medium you would like to explore on the course and be prepared to talk about what interests you. 

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Adult Learn and Train offer  other creative courses throughout the year.

Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION  

Techniques and skills will be taught aimed at preparing the learner to play any style of guitar music. The guitar beginners course will provide an introduction to reading music and tablature, tuning and replacing strings, playing techniques and building up a repertoire of songs, chord progressions and guitar riffs.

OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE:

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Play chord and riffs to well-known songs, read written music and tablature, perform strumming, finger picking and plectrum techniques, play scales with a mind to improvise, replace strings and tune the guitar, recognise music terms and symbols.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:

None

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

The Guitarist’s Way Book 1 by Peter Nuttall and John Whitworth, Holley Music, approximate cost £6.00

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:

One working guitar of any kind, (nylon string, steel string or electric) and The Guitarist’s Way Book 1

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE:

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

On our Dressmaking course you will be guided through the purchase of fabrics and patterns. You will learn how to make basic pattern alterations, cut out, assemble and fit your garments. As well as this, you will be taught basic dressmaking techniques and make samples to practice your skills. There will be plenty of help with lockstitch and overlock sewing machines, if required. For the more advanced learner, you will be encouraged to make more complicated garments.

Previous Experience

All people interested in dressmaking from beginners to the more experienced wanting
to brush up their skills.

Learning Outcomes.
By the end of the course (3 terms)

• Know how to use a lockstitch and oversewing machines.
• Learn how to use dressmaking patterns.
• Understand the importance of a well fitted garment.
• Know how to assemble a garment in the correct order.
• Learn a variety of dressmaking skills e.g. inserting
zips, different seam finishes, pockets, hems etc

INTERMEDIATES:
• Appreciate how to use a variety of fabrics e.g. stretch, velvet.
• Learn a variety of dressmaking skills to produce a professional finish e.g. attaching collars, cuffs, pockets, buttons etc.
• Make garments including more complicated skills and processes

ADVANCED:
• Work on achieving a professional finish to your garments
• Make more complicated garments e.g. coats, jackets.
• Make pattern alterations
• Use luxurious fabrics
• Work more independently

Extra costs on the course for example Text Book, materials or equipment

In order to make a garment you will need to purchase fabric, a pattern and a sewing kit
which includes: stitch scissors, dressmaking shears, steel pins, and tape measure. All
of these will be discussed in the first session. Each student will also need at least one
metre of fabric to make their samples, an old sheet or quilt cover is ideal.

For the first session you will need to bring:

If you have a sewing machine at home you might find it beneficial.

You will need to bring a note book, tape measure, pencil and pen.
I would advise all beginners not to buy a pattern and fabric before the first session.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The tutor will advise you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturdays and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

This Italian Intermediate course is for those who have studied Italian for at least two years and have a fair knowledge of the Italian language. You will be able to build on your previous knowledge to develop further the four language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening), although particular emphasis will be given to speaking activities. The course will be based on communicative methods and active participation will be strongly encouraged. A variety of activities will be used, including role-plays, listening to audios, games and group work. Grammar will be also an essential component of the course. Regular homework will be assigned to consolidate what has been learnt in class and to assess the learner’s progress. The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Learners should have already studied Italian for two years, or have a fair knowledge of the language. (Approx. 120 hours).

This is the second term of Intermediate Italian, so please see what was covered in Term 1.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one-year course you will have covered the following main topics and grammar:
TERM 1
• Shopping for food
• Recipes
• Daily living
• Revision of verbs (present and past)
• Future tense
• Revision of reflexive verbs
• The imperfect tense
TERM 2
• Family life
• Family in Italy
• Around the shops , buying clothes and other items
• Our childhood – describing situations in the past
• Describing people (physical description and character)
• Present and past conditional ( equivalent of “would” mode )
• The imperative
• Comparatives and superlatives
TERM 3
• Meeting people, accepting or refusing an invitation.
• Polite requests, giving advice
• Holidays and travelling
• What sort of holidays do people like
• Healthy eating habits, health and lifestyles.
• Direct/indirect pronouns
• Conjunctions
• Adverbs

Extra costs on the course for example textbook, materials or equipment:

A course book will be discussed in the class

For the first session you will need to bring:

A ring binder, paper, dividers and pens

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Learners will be able to proceed to an Italian Upper-Intermediate course the following academic year.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays; you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

A course centered around working with timber. You will be learning and practicing the following joints: Half Lap, Mortice and Tenon, Dove Tail, T Halving, Bridal and Dowel Joint. Once you are confident with the individual joints, you can extend your learning by producing a five joint frame using all the skills learned constructing the individual joints. These joints are used in every day joinery projects. Once you have mastered these you can go on to make individual projects.
You will be shown how to use the tools correctly and how to sharpen/maintain carpentry hand tools.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a course for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
• Identify and name common carpentry tools
• Know how to maintain carpentry tools
• Learn how to use them safely
• Produce woodwork joints

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

If you choose to wear Steel Toe Capped Boots (which we recommend), costs start at approx. £20 from hardware stores.
The wood for the joint practice and 6 joint frame will be provided.

For the first session you will need to bring:

A pencil and notepad. No sandals, or open-toed shoes are allowed in a workshop setting. Hair must also be tied back. You are advised to wear steel toe cap boots in the workshop. Wood for the joints and frame project will be provided.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

DIY Improvers, Make a planter in a day, upholstery or similar.
The Adult Learn and Train office is also able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

Improve your silver jewellery making skills and learn new traditional silver-smithing techniques!

During this course you will practise and hone your skills and widen your repertoire of traditional handmaking jewellery techniques, such as wax carving, granulation and reticulation. You will also refine your piercing skills and learn to solder pieces with multiple joints. Use the skills you’ve learned to work with gemstones and develop your own designs.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should ideally have completed a beginner’s course, and be competent in basic silver soldering, piercing, forming and shaping. Experience of basic bezel gemstone setting is an advantage but not essential.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Practice and hone your skills in metal forming, wire bending, soldering, and rub-over stone setting techniques.
• To widen your repertoire of traditional handmaking jewellery techniques that can be used to design and make your own pieces, such as wax carving, granulation and reticulation.
• To have the opportunity to refine your piercing skills and soldering pieces with multiple joints.
• To work with gemstones with more complex forms
• To apply techniques learn to develop your own designs

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

The tutor will advise regarding purchasing silver and consumables for the course.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Bring a pen, pencil and notebook. Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. You may wish to bring an apron. For Health and Safety reasons you must not wear open-toe shoes/sandals, and all long hair must be tied back as it is a workshop environment.

Please note: There are no materials fee included in the cost of the course – the tutor will advise you where to order from – costs will be about £35 – £40 per term depending on what you make.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue to develop your skills with increasing independence through self-directed projects in future returner’s silver jewellery groups. The tutor will advise you as to which course is most suitable. The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description:

Who doesn’t like dancing to a musical?

Take to the stage every week and be the star of your own show as you learn easy to follow routines to a variety of musical songs from stage and screen; including “Mamma Mia”, “Flashdance” and “Footloose”.

The session is split into two main components; Fitness and flexibility is the focus of the first section of the session with a choreographed routine to finish each week.

Never feel like exercise is a chore again!

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is a mixed ability session, there will be different levels of fitness (and coordination!). The course would be classed as aerobic.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:

• Increase cardiovascular and aerobic fitness levels.
• Improve flexibility and posture.
• Learn a variety of choreographed routines in different styles.
• Improved muscle memory and coordination.

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment:

No extra costs

For the first session you will need to bring:

Comfortable clothing that you are able to move in, trainers or other suitable footwear (jazz shoes may be worn but not a requirement). Plenty of water.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Continue onto an additional course to improve in skill level further adding to the technique and confidence level gained through out the current course.