Do you want to get better at art and learn English? This course is a safe space for you to learn, be creative, and build your confidence.
You may be able to study this course for free, but this depends on your situation.
Please read the funding and support section for more help.
Why should you take this course?
If you want to get better at English and try art in a safe space, this course is for you.
Build confidence to speak and listen to English in real life
Practise English and art in a safe space with others at your level
Speak English with confidence and feel part of your community
Get better at art and create work you are proud of
Move to a higher-level English or art course
You do not need any English or art skills to start.
All you need is to be friendly and ready to learn with other people.
To apply for this course, you must be over 19 years old.
We also need your immigration documents to prove you can work and learn in the UK.
You will learn:
Speaking, writing, reading, and listening to English
Different ways of painting
Creating your own artwork
And this course will build your creativity and confidence to make life easier in the UK.
You will learn in person at the Bath College City Centre Campus.
This class will run from:
9th June to 30th June
Every Tuesday
10 am to 1 pm
Each class will be a creative workshop. Your tutor will provide you with all the tools you need, so you do not have to spend money.
You can bring your own apron if you would like to.
In the workshops, you can practice your speaking and listening skills while you paint.
The class size is only 6 students.
This means you get extra help learning English and art from our tutors in a relaxed space.
You do not have to worry about a busy classroom.
We want you to have the best learning experience even if you cant speak any English.
And you do not have to take any tests, so you can learn at your own speed without pressure.
After this course, you will not feel worried about speaking basic English.
You can use your skills in daily life.
This could be speaking to people who live near you, asking for help, talking on the phone, or speaking to people at work.
If you do not have a job, this course will also help you speak better English at a job interview.
You can also move on to another ESOL course to help you get even better at English.
Or you can improve your art skills with another creative course at the college.
You can study this course for free, but this is different for everybody. To find out more, email ESOL@bathcollege.ac.uk for more help.
If you do need to pay, the course will cost 18 to 26, but this also depends on how much money you earn.
Do you need extra help with your learning? You can get help with exams, one-to-one tutors, and special learning materials to help you succeed.
If you have problems or worries, you can talk to the Student Welfare team. Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to talk in private and get help.
And if you need help with travel to the college or free meals at the college, email studentservices@bathcollege.ac.uk to apply for a bursary.
At Bath College, we do not want anything to get in the way of your learning experience.