The WEA (Workers Educational Association) ESOL classes - Directory of Services
Organisation name
The WEA (Workers Educational Association)
Brief summary
Working with partners across Scotland to improve English, we offer a range of ESOL courses and can tailor our delivery to suit specific learner groups. We can also provide English language-level testing.
Our tutors use a learner-focused social practice approach incorporating materials which best suit our learners’ needs.
We can provide accredited courses offering the following qualifications:
ESOL for Everyday Life SQA Level 2 and 3, ESOL in Context SQA Level 2 and 3
For more information about The WEA’s ESOL courses, please visit our website.
What does the support look like?
We work with learners from literacy level up to intermediate level. Our courses can be delivered in person or online. We have worked in partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council, the British Red Cross, a range of Housing Associations, and many more.
What will I get?
Some of our current courses include:
Everyday English: Covering real-life topics (e.g. health, travel, form-filling) and providing practical English that learners can use in their daily lives. Aimed at lower-level learners
Charity Counts: For learners who are interested in improving ESOL and numeracy skills with practical training for charity shop volunteers
ESOL for Construction: Providing learners with the skills to progress on their journey to employment and learn about the Construction Skills Certificate scheme.
ESOL Digital Skills: Develop basic digital skills and learn about online security, social media and Office 365
ESOL for Driving: Build skills, confidence, and vocabulary needed to pass the Driving Theory part of the UK Car driver's test
ESOL for Employability: Learn about applying for jobs, developing work and digital skills, and working in a team
ESOL for Entrepreneurship: Gain knowledge of employability in Scotland, learn about working in a variety of industries, health and safety, rights and responsibilities, and management style.
When
Times and dates vary depending on the course.
Where
Location will vary depending on the course.
What can I do next?
Progress through courses and gain ESOL related qualifications.
