Informal Learning
Links to sites which offer a range of informal learning
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Informal Learning
Within this page you will find links to to various organisation that deliver a range of informal learning in a variety of areas.
Languages and Hobbies
Here you will find a list of organisation that offer courses in a range of interests such as languages and hobbies.
Plot Generator
Provides help, advice and inspiration for writing short stories.
The Reading Agency
Inspires people to read more, encourage them to celebrate the difference it makes.
Bable
Learn a language through interactive courses that are fun and effective.
Bookboon
Free eBooks and textbooks available to download in a range of subjects.
Microsoft Office Training and Tutorials
Tutorials available to get up to speed on the latest Office applications for your PC.
Open Culture
An educational blog with free online courses, audio books, movies, textbooks, eBooks and language lessons.
TED
is a nonpartisan non-profit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks.
Informal learning
Here you will find a list of organisation that provide information learning in English, Maths, ICT and other subjects.
eNotes
eNotes are a great resource to help union reps keep up to date on key workplace issues.
Each eNote is a self-contained module that contains a mixture of text, video and quizzes.
They last between 20 and 45 minutes and can be returned to as many times as you like.
Open Learn
From 1 to 100 hours of learning – discover hundreds of free courses to inspire and inform everyone.
Improve your study and employability skills with our expertly created courses and resources.
Earn a free digital badge or Statement of Participation as evidence of your learning to share with employers, friends and family.
Learn My Way
Learn My Way has been created to help you gain the skills and confidence required to access online services and resources, through a fun and friendly experience.
When registering please use one of the following centre numbers;
England: 3451706
Wales: 3453170
WRANX
Wranx is an online training tool that can be accessed on any device uses the simple scientific idea of spaced repetition to provide learning that improves knowledge retention, even with as little as 2-3 minutes of training a day.
Themes range from English, maths and ICT Functional Skills, to online safety and manual handing.
National Numeracy Challenge
The National Numeracy Challenge has been created to help adults improve the maths skills they require for everyday life and at work.
The Challenge isn’t like maths at school. It’s fun and relaxed with everyday maths you can really use.
It’s tailored to you and has all the help you need to improve all in one place.
Duolingo
The best way to learn a language!
Practise speaking, reading, listening and writing.
Play games, answer questions, and complete lessons.
With Duolingo you can make your breaks and commutes more enjoyable with their iPhone and Android apps.
Download the app today and see why Apple and Google gave it great reviews.
Further learning
Here is a range of links to learning providers that offer a range of different learning types in a range of themes
Digital Unite
Have information to help improve your computer skills and boost your digital confidence.
Futurelearn
Provides free online courses from universities and cultural institutions.
The British Council
Learn English through games, stories, listening activities & grammar exercises.
TUC Resources
Free resources to assist union officials in all areas.
Typing Tutorials
Typing Tutorials – Learn & Practice Touch Typing for Free
Alison
Is an online learning resource, filled with free, high quality resources to develop essential, certified workplace skills.
BBC Skillswise
Includes English and maths resources for adults
BBC Learning English
Provides free audio, video & text materials to learners.
Business Balls
A free ethical learning and development resource for people and organisations.
edX
Free massive open online courses (MOOCs) from a range of institutions.
ESOL Nexus
Improve your English with with videos, listening activities, texts and grammar exercises for ESOL learners at every level.
The Khan Academy
You can learn anything.
For free, for everyone, forever!
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