Volunteering Opportunity

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity that will be personally rewarding? English For All is a small education charity specialising in teaching English to asylum seekers and refugees. It is led by a group of specialist teachers who have had a lifetime...

Refugee Week 15–21st June

The theme for Refugee Week this year is “Imagine”. Please bring something to share at the drop-in on Friday to celebrate Refugee Week.  It can be something you have made, like a drawing or piece of sewing, or a poem you want to read or a joke you want to tell....

Cooking

This activity will help you practise writing in English while sharing your favourite recipe. Instructions: Write your favourite recipe in English, using only imperative verbs (e.g., “Chop the onions,” “Boil the water”). Take a photograph of your favourite food. Send...

English classes during the corona virus crisis

Dear Students, Because of the coronavirus, English classes will continue online and through this website. Lesley, Philip and Fleur are setting up an online system so that we can continue to have the classes through video link.  We will post news of the classes as soon...

Film Crew

For the past few weeks a film crew have joined us in the classroom, making a documentary about language barriers and the stories of some of the students. Introducing… Chems (sound), Daria (camera), Victor (camera) and Duncan (director). With us on the visit to...

Art Lesson

Students chose some paintings they liked, and talked about what they saw and felt about them. These are some of their lovely descriptions and thoughts…. Choosing paintings…Talking about a painting…Writing descriptions and...

Classes Have Started Again

English Lessons At The North Of England Refugee Service Lessons are open to anyone who wants to learn English. Lessons are free so you can begin now. Just come along on Mondays at 10.30 am and on Thursdays at 2 pm. Classes last 2 hours with a tea/coffee break in the...