Adult English Language Sessions

We'd like to welcome all the Ukrainian guests to our English classes. Whether you are a complete beginner, or just need more practice to develop your confidence in English, you will find the perfect group for yourself. Currently we run 3 groups: Beginners, Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate, and Advanced. All our teachers have experience in teaching English as a foreign language, and they adjust the weekly classes depending on the students' needs and abilities.

We use a variety of materials and resources, however our main text book is Cutting Edge published by Pearson, which perfectly combines all 4 main skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Because of the circumstances, we understand that our Guests need to prioritise learning to communicate in day-to-day English first and foremost, over a more academic programme. Therefore, we don't hesitate to cut and choose our resources depending on the specific demand of individual learners or the class as a whole.

We'd like to welcome all the Ukrainian guests to our English classes. Whether you are a complete beginner, or just need more practice to develop your confidence in English, you will find the perfect group for yourself. Currently we run 3 groups: Beginners, Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate, and Advanced. All our teachers have experience in teaching English as a foreign language, and they adjust the weekly classes depending on the students' needs and abilities.

We use a variety of materials and resources, however our main text book is Cutting Edge published by Pearson, which perfectly combines all 4 main skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Because of the circumstances, we understand that our Guests need to prioritise learning to communicate in day-to-day English first and foremost, over a more academic programme. Therefore, we don't hesitate to cut and choose our resources depending on the specific demand of individual learners or the class as a whole.

Our Teachers

Katy Helm

Hi, I'm Katy! I am a Spanish teacher at a local secondary school.

I have previously taught English to children, teens and adults in Spain, Egypt and Japan.

On Wednesday, I have the more advanced students and in class we discuss grammar and higher level vocabulary in an informal, conversation-style setting.

The Ukrainian Family Hub is an extremely valuable resource in the community and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to help out and learn more about Ukraine.

Valerie Taylor

Hi, I'm Valerie!

I completed my ESOL training exams with the Trinity College, London in 1999, and took a teaching post with Rochdale Council and later with Rochdale College. I loved my working with the learners. I found it very rewarding seeing people becoming more confident and improving their English skills. I did a lot of work with pre-entry, E1, E2 and E3 levels. Later I trained to be a Cambridge Skills for Life examiner for all levels.

In doing this I have met so many wonderful, amazing people from many countries.

Rupert Rees

Hi, I'm Rupert! I'm a retired vet surgeon.

I'm married to Jan who is a retired nurse.

I retired from practice 8 years ago.Since then acquired a Level 3 Award in Education and Training at Wigan and Leigh College.

I worked at Bedford High School Leigh as TA with children whose first language wasn’t English.

I also worked at Warrington Collegiate as a learning mentor.

I left this when I started training as a Lay Minister in Church of England-Qualified in 2019.Now helping with worship etc at Newchurch and Christ Church.