Skills for Life
Skills for Life Collection at Idea Stores
The Idea Stores, Bethnal Green, Cubitt Town and Watney Market Libraries have collections of books and audio-visual materials to support adults with reading, writing, maths or learning English.
For examples of types of materials available visit Avanti Books.
Professional development materials to support tutors of Skills for Life courses are available at the Shadwell Learning Resource Centre.
Do you want to learn English?
Do you want to improve your English Language Skills?
There are ESOL courses available for all levels in Tower Hamlets.
Courses take place in Idea Stores, community venues and some schools across the borough.
Some courses are accredited and all include citizenship.
For information and advice about your nearest ESOL advice session or join an ESOL class contact Information, Advice and Guidance on 020 7364 5665
Tower Hamlets College on 020 7510 7777
Skills for Life and ESOL courses at Tower Hamlets College
Quick Reads
Quick Reads are fast-paced, bite-sized books by bestselling writers and celebrities for adults who have lost or never had the reading habit, or avid readers who prefer a quick read.
First Choice Books - search for a book and write your own review.
More help and advice
'Get On' Helpline
The Get On website is there to help you with your maths and English skills.
BBC Skillswise
Skillswise is an interactive adult literacy and numeracy resource from the BBC for tutors and learners. It aims to help adults improve their reading, writing and maths skills.
