Hai's story  I would highly recommend Adult Education. Hai Yan He I first came to the UK in 2013 and found it really difficult to settle into my new life. Having limited English made it difficult to communicate outside of my own family and close friends.In 2016 I came to Adult Education to learn English. I wanted to be independent and learn the language to get a job. I have completed an ESOL Level 1 qualification. I am now studying GCSE Maths. The course has given me the skills and the confidence to start looking for work, which I am planning to do soon. I am proud to say that I can now help my 2 children with their school work."The teachers are supportive, friendly and always very encouraging. I would highly recommend Adult Education." Feeling inspired? Change your life. English for Speakers of Other Languages GCSE Maths Tell us your story Were you once a student at Adult Education Wolverhampton, or perhaps still studying with us? We would love to hear your learning story about h...

Mohammed's story I am currently studying British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2. As a child I was hard of hearing and wore hearing aids and my best friend was deaf, so using BSL was the natural choice of communication.My former teacher recommended Adult Education to gain a BSL qualification. I started Level 1 in September 2015 and have now progressed to BSL Level 2. Since attending classes my confidence with the language has grown and I feel more self- assured.I plan to continue to a higher level BSL course so that I can get a job in this area. Feeling inspired? Change your life. British Sign Language (BSL) Tell us your story Were you once a student at Adult Education Wolverhampton, or perhaps still studying with us? We would love to hear your learning story about how you have progressed and how learning has helped to change your life for the better. Contact us

I first came to Adult Education in the mid 1980's and attended woodwork classes. At the time I was working full time in the printing industry. In 2012 I had a nervous breakdown and for the next four years suffered with mental health.As my health improved so did my determination to start again and get my life back on track. In 2016 I returned to Adult Education Wolverhampton. I started and completed English, Maths and a Level 1 Office and Administration Skills course and I am currently studying for the Level 2 Office Skills qualification.My experience at Adult Education has been a great one. My confidence has soared. I have gained skills that will enable me to go back to work, and I now feel ready for the next phase of my life. I am currently applying for jobs and am feeling positive about my future. To anyone thinking about returning to learning I would highly recommend Adult Education Wolverhampton. In the 1980's it was a great place to learn. Today it's an excellent place to learn. D...

I came to the UK from Iraq in 2009 and made my new home in Wolverhampton. I had studied English at school but using this in everyday life in the UK was not so easy. I needed to gain a much stronger grasp of the English language.When I first enrolled in 2014 I was very shy, but as I started to learn, my language skills and confidence grew. Adult Education has helped improve my communication skills and my chances of getting a job. My children have also benefited as I can help them with their homework. I have made many new friends from different cultures and look to a great future for me and my family.I plan to progress onto functional skills and would eventually like to work as a Teaching Assistant or a Nurse. Because of Adult Education my options are open! I have already recommended this fantastic place to my family and friends.

I came to Wolverhampton from the Punjab in 2015 and I started ESOL classes. My language skills where limited, I wanted to improve my communication skills and fit into my new life.Since then I have progressed through the levels and am currently studying towards my Level 1 qualification. My skills have improved and I feel much more confident. I have completed my Childcare Level 1 and am currently working towards my Maths Level 1 qualification.Since attending Adult Education I have found seasonal employment and have recently been interviewed for different positions. My long term plan is to progress on to the Childcare Level 2 and work toward a career as a nursery school teacher. Adult Education is really helping me to change my life and better my prospects. I was made to feel comfortable really quickly. The teachers here are all brilliant, and learning is fun. I recommended Adult Education to a couple of my friends who also agree that it really is a great place to learn. Sonia Sahota

Tutor Niki is delighted with the achievements of her Maths Entry Level 2 students who meet on a Friday morning. The group have made excellent progress and have taken their Maths exam three months early. What a great result!Students said, "Maths is everywhere, each week we tell our teacher how we have used numbers in our daily lives." When asked why they decided to join a maths class they said: So I can help my children with their Maths homework Lecia So I can get on to an access to nursing course. Queen I want to be a Classroom Assistant in a school and this will help. Nargis I want to work in care and this will help me get there. Kim

Adult Education Wolverhampton would like to congratulate Kate Hubbard on her learning achievements and is proud to announce that she has been Highly Commended for this year's Learning for Health Award.The Festival of Learning is the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England. The mission is to highlight the benefits of learning, celebrate achievements of adults who have used learning to transform their lives, and to encourage everyone to embrace lifelong learning. Kate's Story "After being struck down by a life changing illness in 2010, I needed a focus and a reason to wake up in the morning, so in 2013 I took a massive step and enrolled on the Activities 4 Health (now 'Like Minds') course at Adult Education Wolverhampton. This was just the start of my mission to survive and get my life back on track. The class was aimed at individuals who had suffered illness and mental health difficulties. For me it was the stepping stone back to the living, breathing world outside of my 4 w...

Adult Education Wolverhampton would like to congratulate Hala Akhras on her learning achievements and is proud to announce that she has been been Highly Commended for this year's English Language Learning Award.The Festival of Learning is the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England. The mission is to highlight the benefits of learning, celebrate achievements of adults who have used learning to transform their lives, and to encourage everyone to embrace lifelong learning. Hala's Story "To begin I have started studying English in 2015 at Adult Education Wolverhampton. Firstly I did entry level 3 ESOL, I then moved onto level 1 speaking and listening then reading and writing. I wanted to continue to Level 2 but this was as high as I could go with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).Therefore I decided to move on to a higher level and enrolled on and IELTS course to prepare myself of the IELTS qualification. The reason I wanted to do this is because in my country of ...

Adult Education Wolverhampton would like to congratulate Washington Shearer on his learning achievements and is proud to announce that he has been chosen by the Festival of learning for the National Return to Learning Award'.The Festival of Learning is the biggest celebration of lifelong learning in England. The mission is to highlight the benefits of learning, celebrate achievements of adults who have used learning to transform their lives, and to encourage everyone to embrace lifelong learning.Each year Adult Education nominates a number of individuals from across the Service. This year Adult Education Wolverhampton are proud to announce that 3 of our students have been recognised for their achievements.  Washington's Story Whilst serving a five and a half year prison sentence I seriously started to think about the need to change my life. All my adult life I had hidden the fact that I couldn't read or write; I felt ashamed and embarrassed when faced with endless forms to fill in...

During this term, some of my English learners have demonstrated their creative skills and produced some lovely poems about their mothers. The focus of their English session was to use adjectives to aid description, identify syllables to aid spelling and improve their range of vocabulary used in writing. They were also encouraged to include examples of literary devices to enhance their work.Learners were introduced to Haiku poetry, acrostic poetry and the concept of rhyme and repetition.Using poetry to reinforce these areas allowed them to express their feelings and thoughts while applying these skills in a creative way. Some of the comments in their learning diary stated that they:  We discussed literary devices, emotive language and vocabulary, and how to create emotion when writing. Putting these things together, and thinking about it whilst writing, has given me the tools to write a more complex and emotive piece in my exams. English Learners A small selection of work is attach...