Moving to a new country can pose many challenges, among them being the language barrier. Learning a new language is undeniably tough, but it’s a crucial step to increase your chances of securing employment and forging new friendships within your new community.
We offer several ESOL courses for people whose first language is not English, from those who are total beginners to others who may be a bit more advanced with their English.
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“Northern College really exceeded my expectations. I've had five offers from universities.” - Bryn
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Trade Union Education at Northern College is meaningful, purposeful, accessible and rewarding. There are no exams, or long lectures, the education programme involves practical activities where you will work with your peers. This is an opportunity to step back from your job and your activist work to think and learn. Skills development and confidence building are essential elements of all Trade Union courses.
These courses will build key transferable skills- communication, team work, organisation all beneficial in the workplace and further study.
It has been a busy few weeks since the course concluded. Flexi-working meeting, grievances and disciplinaries amongst other things , been putting all the things taught to us into practice
The way the course was taught was highly beneficial, and a testament to the teaching, and the ability to put the various aspects across, in a manner that enabled us all to learn and understand.
If doesn’t matter where you are in your learning journey – we can help you find the best place to start.
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We have a whole team to support you through your studies to make sure you do well.
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We can offer you all the advice you need about course fees, funding support and Advanced Learner Loans.
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Our students tell it best – find out more about their own journeys.
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