Languages & Communication
Have you always been interested in learning a new language? Why not get holiday-ready by taking one of our short courses in Spanish or Italian?
We also offer short courses in creative writing as well as British Sign Language, which will equip you with a valuable new skill and enhance your CV.
Trips and visits
As our language & communication adult courses are part-time, trips and visits are generally not applicable. However, there may be opportunities to practice your language skills in a social setting, such as at an Italian restaurant.
Industry links
Our languages and communication courses are designed to be applicable to a wide range of scenarios and settings.
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Adult Learner
Developing your reading, listening and speaking skills, our language courses will boost your confidence when travelling abroad and perhaps even inspire you to progress onto further study. Learn Italian or Spanish today! Meanwhile, our sign language courses will help you develop skills in fingerspelling, communication with other sign language users and visual expressions.
A Taste of Italian Culture
Part Time
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Advanced Creative Writing
Part Time
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Advanced Italian
Part Time
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Advanced Novel Writing
Part Time
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Advanced Spanish
Part Time
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Introduction to Creative Writing
Part Time
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Introduction to Italian
Part Time
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Introduction to Novel Writing
Part Time
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Introduction to Sign Language
Part Time
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Introduction to Spanish
Part Time
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Level 1 Award British Sign Language
Part Time
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Next Steps in Creative Writing
Part Time
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Next Steps in Italian
Part Time
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Next Steps in Sign Language
Part Time
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Next Steps in Spanish
Part Time
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Next Steps to Novel Writing
Part Time
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Meet our students
My tutor makes the course really relaxed and enjoyable, which helps you to learn. It’s definitely building my confidence to help me in achieving my future goal of attending school in Spain.”
Bob Ellison is currently studying Introduction to Spanish at Warrington & Vale Royal College in his spare time and decided to enrol on the course to refresh his knowledge from previous Spanish studies at the college over 15 years ago. Bob particularly likes the positive atmosphere at college and feels his course is set at just the right level for anyone who wants to start learning Spanish.
Meet our tutors
Karen Kendrick
Creative and Novel Writing lecturer, Karen Kendrick joined Warrington & Vale Royal College in 2018 and has since been inspiring adult learners with her passion for literature and creative storytelling. Her relaxed and encouraging teaching style creates a collaborative environment where each student’s goals are carefully nurtured, allowing them to grow as writers.
Karen's tailored approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to express their individuality and achieve their personal writing aspirations. Her classes provide a supportive space where aspiring authors can hone their craft, gain confidence, and work toward their own literary goals. Karen's dedication truly makes the college’s courses stand out in the local area.
Jo Ravey
Italian Tutor Jo Ravey is extremely passionate about languages and speaks Spanish and Italian fluently. She has studied languages since the age of 13, going on to achieve a BA Honours Degree in Spanish and Italian from Manchester Metropolitan University.
Jo has been teaching at the college since January 2019 and loves seeing her students grow in confidence with each passing week. Jo says: "I love seeing students achieve and overcome their nerves and be able to communicate in Spanish or Italian in a confident and accurate manner. It makes me happy and hopefully I make the class a fun, relaxed and supportive environment, which encourages my students to be able to communicate well and achieve their goals."
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