Community Languages & Communication
In Community Learning, we offer various FREE training to support volunteers.
Diversity and Communication Training
Whether you want to become a better volunteer or already work with diverse people, these workshops offer you a chance to hone your people skills by improving your communication and intercultural skills.
Each session comprises the following sections:
- 9.30am-11.00am: Active listening for effective communication 9.30am-11.00am
- 11.15am-12.45pm: Communicate better with speakers of English as a Second Language (ESOL)
- 1.30pm-2.45pm: Intercultural Skills – Volunteering and working in a super-diverse City
- 3.00pm-4.30pm: Volunteering with Refugees and Asylum seekers
You can enrol by contacting us at communitylearning@waes.ac.uk or coming along to our Lisson Grove centre on Tuesdays 10am-11am during term time – just ask for the Community Team.
Terms and conditions apply to free courses.
An Introduction to Volunteering in Westminster
This workshop is delivered each term by WAES at Grand Junction in partnership with One Westminster and covers the many benefits of volunteering.
It includes details of current volunteering opportunities with organisations in Westminster, as well as additional support for people who live, work, or study in Westminster to help them find their ideal volunteer role.
Volunteer roles available include museums, dog-walking companions, shoppers, events, befriending, hospitals, admin support, gardening, charity shops, drivers, IT support and more.
You can enrol online by choosing this course at the bottom of the page, or contact us at communitylearning@waes.ac.uk
Terms and conditions apply to free courses.
Free French Taster Class. Ever dreamed of speaking French? Join our free online taster class and learn basic phrases, numbers, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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
