Online lessons for adults
We think the best way for you to improve your skills and knowledge is to join a Community Learning course but you can also do activities at home to learn and practice your skills.
On this page we have lots of modules, quizzes, activities, and how to guides to help you to learn at home.
Bias
VIDEO: 8 minute animated video Bias is present in many types of writing. This video looks at ways of spotting biased viewpoints in a document.
How to write an article
Articles appear in newspapers, magazines, newsletters and other online publications. They are usually formal texts which tell the reader about something. This module will talk
Be a STAR
So, you’ve already watched our 5 tips for a successful interview but you’re still nervous and looking for an extra edge. Don’t panic, just watch
How to write an article
In this short video we describe how to write an attention grabbing article. Animated video – 2:30 mins
Superstore calculations
This is a short interactive quiz module designed to run through some real world calculations of numbers and quantities. Tasks also include reading from charts
Analogue time
This is a brief module that looks at the difference between analogue and digital time and how to convert between them. Interactive unit with quiz
Spelling rules: plural nouns
This short video will help you remember the basic spelling rules to convert words into their plural form. Video presentation – 7 minutes
Greeting and sign-offs
In this short video we take a look at how to start and end a formal letter. The focus here is on using the correct titles
Introductions and conclusions
When we write an article or report figuring out how to start in and end it is often the biggest challenge. How do we get