What you will learn

This course is designed for those wanting to progress into accredited courses with the final aim of moving into employment of further study. As this is a non-accredited course, the primary goals of the course are building confidence in English language skills and enabling practice. Each class will include a number of activities targeted at different skills, grouped around a particular topic related to everyday life or the workplace. Extensive use will be made of audio recordings and reading texts to help set the scene for the topic and enable practice of receptive skills. Learners will be encouraged to discuss their reactions to and opinions about the topics we cover. Pronunciation practice is integrated into the lessons where appropriate. Grammar activities will be controlled and freer practice to consolidate grammar forms and structures in the form of role-plays and writing tasks such as work-related emails, CV and cover letters.

Target Group

Adults aged 19 and up with a good foundation in learning English, who want to improve and gain a certificate which will open doors to higher qualifications and develop career prospects.

Entry Requirements
Entry level 1.

What you will learn

This course will develop a broad range of skills for learners who have a very good foundation of English and are starting to use the language confidently and accurately, but still need to improve some key areas. The course will focus on speaking, listening, punctuation and grammar, developing functional skills that will enable learners to overcome language barriers. The course is accredited and learners will gain a nationally recognised qualification at the end.

Target Group

Adults aged 19 and up with a very good foundation in learning English, who want to develop their functional skills to a high standard and gain a certificate.

Entry Requirements
Established entry level 3

Course overview:

You will learn how to be more productive with the use of Microsoft office software/Apps on windows 11 laptops/computers while using AI to edit your own work and produce corresponding content, use content produced by others legally as well as learn how to work collaboratively.

Target group:

Experienced with basic and up to date knowledge of laptops/computers

What you will learn:

Intermediate use of all MS office suite apps so that you can produce documents / cover letters, produce a presentation and present, and use excel to enter data, manipulate it and produce charts and embed corresponding excel data elements into MS word or PowerPoint. learn to use Microsoft Copilot for editing support and the production of generated imagery, learn to legally use imagery from the internet and credit the corresponding sources as required, and learn to work collaboratively. Use Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin to network.

Entry requirements:

19+

You should already know how to get onto the internet, basic use of Microsoft or equivalent office suite of software/apps for business on windows 11 (knowing what the intended use and way around), and confident use of: browsers, the internet, online forms, email, search, windows 11 file manager, downloading data from the internet, attaching files to online forms/email, understanding the danger of phishing and staying safe online.

What you will learn:

This class is specifically aimed at learners who have been in England for some time, but need support with all their basic skills–reading & writing in English, IT and maths.  We work a lot on spelling, reading short texts and writing for daily life (e.g. texts and emails) and will be going over all the basic maths topics and using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Lessons are based on a wide range of different topics, but will have a particular focus on practising their literally skills. 

Target group:

Adults aged 19+ who need to improve their basic skills for life in the UK.  They will have reasonable English speaking skills and may have achieved an Entry 1 or 2 ESOL or Functional Skills qualification.

Entry requirements:

Assessed as E2 or lower with established literacy, IT & maths needs in Nova’s initial assessment.

What you will learn
English is the Community is for learners who do not have much experience in English. We start from the basics of English vocabulary and grammar, including learning the alphabet, numbers, and introductions. We also practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening about a number of different topics. We will also work on some topics and vocabulary to help you prepare to use English in the world of work. This is a non-accredited course in a relaxed environment, with lots of opportunities to speak to your classmates and your teacher. It is perfect for people who are just starting English and want to get a strong foundation.

Target Group
Adults aged 19 and up with little or no experience in learning English, who want to improve and practise.

Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.

What you will learn

This course is designed for those wanting to progress into accredited courses with the final aim of moving into employment of further study. As this is a non-accredited course, the primary goals of the course are building confidence in English language skills and enabling practice. Each class will include a number of activities targeted at different skills, grouped around a particular topic related to everyday life or the workplace. Extensive use will be made of audio recordings and reading texts to help set the scene for the topic and enable practice of receptive skills. Learners will be encouraged to discuss their reactions to and opinions about the topics we cover. Pronunciation practice is integrated into the lessons where appropriate. Grammar activities will be controlled and freer practice to consolidate grammar forms and structures in the form of role-plays and writing tasks such as work-related emails, CV and cover letters.

Target Group

Adults aged 19 and up with a very good foundation in learning English, who want to improve and gain a certificate which will open doors to higher qualifications and develop career prospects.

Entry Requirements
High entry level 2 or entry level 3. 

What you will learn

This class is specifically aimed at learners who have been in England for some time, but need support with all their basic skills–reading & writing in English, IT and maths.  We work a lot on spelling, reading short texts and writing for daily life (e.g. texts and emails) and will be going over all the basic maths topics and using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Lessons are based on a wide range of different topics, but will have a particular focus on practising their literally skills. 

Target Group

Adults aged 19+ who need to improve their basic skills for life in the UK.  They will have reasonable English speaking skills and may have achieved an Entry 1 or 2 ESOL or Functional Skills qualification.

Entry Requirements

Assessed as E2 or lower with established literacy, IT & maths needs in Nova’s initial assessment.

What you will learn

This course is designed for those wanting to progress into accredited courses with the final aim of moving into employment of further study. As this is a non-accredited course, the primary goals of the course are building confidence in English language skills and enabling practice. Each class will include a number of activities targeted at different skills, grouped around a particular topic related to everyday life or the workplace. Extensive use will be made of audio recordings and reading texts to help set the scene for the topic and enable practice of receptive skills. Learners will be encouraged to discuss their reactions to and opinions about the topics we cover. Pronunciation practice is integrated into the lessons where appropriate. Grammar activities will be controlled and freer practice to consolidate grammar forms and structures in the form of role-plays and writing tasks such as work-related emails, CV and cover letters.

Target Group

Adults aged 19 and up with a good command of English in all areas, and moving towards final qualifications in English. This course will lead to accredited courses and is for those who want to improve and gain a certificate which will open doors to higher qualifications and develop career prospects.

Entry Requirements
High entry level 3 or level 1.

What you will learn

This class is specifically aimed at learners who have been in England for some time, but need support with all their basic skills–reading & writing in English, IT and maths.  We work a lot on spelling, reading short texts and writing for daily life (e.g. texts and emails) and will be going over all the basic maths topics and using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Lessons are based on a wide range of different topics, but will have a particular focus on practising their literally skills. 

Target Group

Adults aged 19+ who need to improve their basic skills for life in the UK.  They will have reasonable English speaking skills and may have achieved an Entry 1 or 2 ESOL or Functional Skills qualification.

Entry Requirements

Assessed as E2 or lower with established literacy, IT & maths needs in Nova’s initial assessment.

What you will learn

This course is designed to enhance mental well-being while improving English communication skills through mindfulness practices. Learners will develop their English skills through topics such as “emotional vocabulary” while engaging in mindfulness practices, giving a practical application to language skills which are relevant for learners everyday lives.

Target Group

Adults aged 19+ with a good level of spoken English and an interest in developing their language skills through mindfulness practices

Entry Requirements

Assessed at E2 or higher

What you will learn

This course is designed to build communication skills relevant to the everyday life of learners. Lessons are built around the needs of learners, the issues they face and the things they want from their community, such as access to health care or education. Looking at community integration through understanding the local area, learners will practice expressing themselves clearly and accurately in relation to engaging with local services, navigating the local areas and understanding British Values. This course will enable learners to work on communication skills, while building good learning practices for following more intensive, accredited courses in the future.

Target Group

Adults aged 19 and up with good experience in learning English, who want to improve their skills for communication and navigating daily life. Learners that are not ready for accredited courses or struggle to attend regularly will be more suitable for this course.

Entry Requirements
Assessed as established Entry level 2 to Entry Level 3

What you will learn

The course introduces learners to the democratic process in the UK. It considers the national decision-making processes and it shows how learners can become involved as citizens. Learners will identify how politics leads and influences parts of the economy, and the interdependencies of taxation and state-provided services. The final part of the course covers legal responsibilities, including the safeguarding of human rights, law administration and enforcement. The aims of the course are to enable learners:

1. To understand the political systems in the UK
2. To understand the role of the Government in public spending
3. To understand the justice system

Target Group

Adults aged 19+ with a very good level of spoken English and an interest in developing their language skills through discussions related to British values

Entry Requirements

Assessed as E3 or higher