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Languages and Communication

Languages and Communication

Funded Courses

For the following courses, you may be eligible for full or partial government funding or a loan, depending on factors like your age, location, residency status, employment situation, or income.

French Taster

Free French Taster Class. Ever dreamed of speaking French? Join our free online taster class and learn basic phrases, numbers, and more.

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Improve Your Employability
Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Weeks: 4
Start Date: 13/05/2025
Venue: Offsite
Full Fee: Free
Level: All Levels
Concessions: Yes

Improve your employability by taking part in real life role plays and scenarios. Learn polite language and improve your confidence in a range of simulated work place scenarios. You will improve your speaking ability and knowledge of workplace etiquette, including how to write a formal email.

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Improve your English Pronunciation Taster

Free English Pronunciation Taster Session. Ever struggled with English pronunciation? Join our free taster session and learn some valuable tips and techniques to improve your speaking.

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Full-Cost Courses

The following courses must be paid for in full before starting, but in some cases there may be discounts available depending on eligibility.

Communication Skills - Improve your Pronunciation
Next Start Date: 05/03/2026
Other Dates Available: 1

Want to communicate more effectively and confidently? Accelerate your communication skills with our 4-week 'Improve Your Pronunciation course'. You'll learn to understand the nuances of English pronunciation and fix common pronunciation problems.

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Communication Skills - Writing in context
Day(s): Thursday
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Weeks: 4
Start Date: 22/01/2026
Venue: Amberley Road Centre
Full Fee: £40
Level: Level 1
Concessions: No

Ready to elevate your writing skills? Our 'Writing in context' course is designed to equip you with the tools to write effectively in various contexts. You will explore differnt type of written communication and practice composing written texts that convey your message clearly.

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French for Beginners
Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 17:30 - 19:30
Weeks: 5
Start Date: 24/02/2026
Venue: Lisson Grove Centre
Full Fee: £60
Level: Entry Level 1
Concessions: No

Learn to speak French with confidence! This beginner's course will help you improve your conversational French and master the fundamentals of French grammar. You'll also learn about French culture and practice your pronunciation.

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French for Improvers
Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 17:30 - 19:30
Weeks: 6
Start Date: 12/05/2026
Venue: Lisson Grove Centre
Full Fee: £60
Level: Entry Level 2
Concessions: No

This improver course is perfect for those who've already mastered the basics. You'll build on your conversational skills, delve deeper into French grammar, and immerse yourself in French culture. You'll refine your pronunciation and learn to engage in more complex conversations while understanding a wider range of texts.

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Why study at WAES?
  • Highly qualified and professionally experienced tutors
  • Accessible Central London centres with bespoke facilities and great transport connections
  • A wide range of in-person, online, distance learning and community-based courses
  • Unique work experience opportunities through partnerships
  • Guest speakers offer introductions to career pathways in a variety of sectors
  • Excellent progression to employment, apprenticeships or further learning including university