Unlock your potential as you settle into your new home and discover Wandsworth Council Lifelong Learning’s range of courses designed for arrivals to the UK seeking employment and improved wellbeing. Enhance your language skills, unlock job opportunities, and prepare for British citizenship. Join our qualified and experienced tutors at the Gwynneth Morgan Centre for face-to-face teaching and start your journey of transformation.
Courses include:
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- Basic spelling, conversation and grammar for home and work
- Speaking and listening
- Writing skills
- How to find and prepare for employment opportunities
- Citizenship
Develop Your Writing Skills
This short course will cover various aspects of written communication to help you form clear sentences and words to unlock your writing potential and develop your communication skills in written English. Content includes:
- Types of sentences according to their functions
- Word formation (common prefixes, suffixes, conversion and compounds)
- Types of texts
- Homophones
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| 11th November-16th December 2024 (intermediate) | 12.30-14.30 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 6th November 2024 |
| 13th January-24th February 2025 (basic) | 12.30-14.30 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 8th January 2025 |
| 3rd-31st March 2025 (intermediate) | 12.30-14.30 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 26th February 2025 |
Speaking and Listening Skills
Our Speaking and Listening courses are designed to help learners gain the skills and confidence in verbal communication in English and will equip you with the practical techniques and knowledge you need to engage in conversational English.
Our qualified and experienced tutor will guide you and offer a supportive learning environment where you will improve your fluency and overall communication skills. Develop the confidence to express yourself confidently in English, unlock new opportunities and thrive in both personal and professional settings.
Introduction to Speaking and Listening Skills
This short introductory course will give an overview of what the accredited courses will cover, including course content, and the input required from the learner.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Wandsworth Town Library, SW18 4QG | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Speaking and Listening Skills Entry Level 2
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Wandsworth Town Library, SW18 4QG | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Speaking and Listening Skills Entry Level 3
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| 10th September-3rd December 2024 | 12.30-14.30 | Wandsworth Town Library, SW18 4QG | REGISTER HERE | 4th September 2024 |
Qualification on Completion: Entry Level 3 Award in Speaking and Listening
Citizenship
Become an active and engaged member of your new community with our Citizenship course. This course aims to provide new arrivals to the UK with a comprehensive understanding of the rights, responsibilities, and privileges associated with becoming a British citizen.
This course takes place at either the Gwynneth Morgan Centre, 52 East Hill, London, SW18 2HJ and Wandsworth Library, SW18 4QG.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, Sw18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Everyday Grammar – Basic
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Everyday Grammar – Intermediate
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| 7th January-1st April 2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | 2nd January 2025 |
Basic Spelling
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Positively Presenting Yourself for Employment
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
ENQUIRE
T: 020 8871 8055
E: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
This course is free for those who meet all the following funding requirements:
- you live in a London /Greater London Borough*
- you are not in full time education
- you have not achieved this qualification before
- you are aged 19 or older on 31st August 2024
- have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months and the VISA is valid for the duration of the course.
If you don’t have permission to live in the UK for 12 months there are exemptions which can be discussed with the IAG advisor who will contact you.
*There are occasions when funding is available for learners who don’t live in a London borough. Email edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to find out if this applies to you.