Do you want to turn your life around? Would you like to improve your English or do you just need some help with essential skills that many people take for granted, such as reading and writing or maths? Good communication skills will help you progress at work and participate in your community.
There are many different ways you can improve your skills, such as courses at colleges and adult education centres, as well as online courses. Here are some links below to help you get started:
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Do you want to improve your reading and writing while having fun along the way? BBC RaW will help you use these skills in real-life situations.
Skillswise aims to help adults improve their reading, writing and maths skills through on-screen activities and games.
Directgov's section on improving your skills contains information about courses on reading, writing, number, computer and IT skills, plus sources of help and advice. You may also be interested in their Skills for Life qualifications.
If English isn't your first language, Directgov have information on ESOL courses which can help you get more out of living and studying in the UK.
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I was the biggest culprit of not having an education. If I could get out of it I would, but my advice to anyone out there is... make that phone call, turn up at a college. Make that first initial step.
I was the biggest culprit of not having an education. If I could get out of it I would, but my advice to anyone out there is... make that phone call, turn up at a college. Make that first initial step.
