๐ฒ๐๐ฅงWomen from different countries and cultures are bonding over their love of good food, thanks to a Council project.
The Taste of Home cooking group started through the Discovery Award, which is a fun and free personal challenge award for people aged over 50.
Read More here ๐ https://t.co/gctBlm91dB and watch our video below ๐
๐People from countries including Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan and Iran are improving their language skills thanks to a Story-Listening programme in Irvine.
The programme is being run by the Councilโs Community Development team.
Read more here: https://t.co/OAq1bHbQS5
And watch our video below ๐
#ESOL #CommunityClass #LearnEnglish
๐ฃ๏ธAn ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) class will take place in Irvine's Volunteer Rooms on Monday, July 22 from 10am to noon for all levels.
If you are interested, complete this short form in advance ๐https://t.co/RAQ1PDhZw8
All are welcome!
#ESOL#LearnEnglish
๐ What a way to end Adult Learning Week!
Congrats to Jwaher for winning an Adult Learners Award!๐Your dedication to learning English, digital skills, and volunteering in your community is inspiring. What a huge achievement! ๐
#SayYesToAdultLearning#ALWs@edscotcld@SLPLearn
CAFE Solace - Irvine does @children1st Christmas event, great day full of festive cheer. Full tummys and happy faces โค๏ธ๐ โค๏ธ๐
Well done all involved! Big thanks to @NAyrshirePEAR & @NorthAADP for helping with service for over 100 amazing children & families โค๏ธ #thisisrecovery
Great time at #ESOL Speaking Club! Big thanks to volunteers, participants, and learners for the incredible language, culture exchange. We chatted,ate delicious food and our talented musicians added magic with their music. Shoutout to Lisa for her DoE performance @EducationScot
Thank you for tuning in this #AdultLearnersWeek - we're rounding off the week with sharing a snippet of the inspiring adult learner, Wilma from the Isle of Arran and why she said yes to learning Gaelic with @NAAdultLearning ๐คฉ full story in comments ๐
It was lovely to be in North Ayrshire today with the New Scots women of Spike Wheat Scots to plan our new project. Lots of exciting plans and opportunities to come! ๐พ
It's amazin to see how far some of our ESOL learners have come on their English language journey. Lots of dedication. We enjoy workin and learnin with you and seein you progress. Well done everyone @nateclascotland@edscotcld@scotrefcouncil#ESOL#Newscots
The Councilโs English tutors are helping Syrian New Scots feel right at home as they learn new language skills. Friends Khaldiya, 32, Ibrahim, 38, and Jwaher, 36, are enjoying learning together. Read more here: https://t.co/pEoyTrGeQm and watch our video below ๐
#ESOL#NewScots
#SaveTheDateALW hope you're all busy working on those nominations this week-looking out the best stories & getting ready for the future.
Adult learners' week 1-8th September-look out for information in your inboxes thanks @LauraScld @LearningLinkSCO@Learners_Forum for sharing
This is @RefugeeWeek and the Council has worked with @CRUKScotland and @BarnardosScot to look at the role New Scots are playing in volunteering.
Jamil Behar and Ali Aslibi are enjoying volunteering in Irvine. Read more here: https://t.co/j3A2GQKM7t
Watch our Barnardo's video ๐
Excellent afternoon at the language cafe in #Irvine for residents whose first language is not English. This takes place each Wednesday in the the Temple of Art Cafe. Great advice, support and information available. #community