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Our first outdoor class focussed on the theme, "Our Future".  We had conversations about our future goals and plans, health and well being and the challenges COVID-19 bring us.  We had a exploratory walk to the University of Leeds Campus and checked out a few sculptures.  We all engaged with interactive activities with a language focus on future tense and the use of inference skills (i.e what do we think of when we see a sculpture or building designed in a particular way?)

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Our first outdoor class focussed on the theme, "Our Future".  We had conversations about our future goals and plans, health and well being and the challenges COVID-19 bring us.  We had a exploratory walk to the University of Leeds Campus and checked out a few sculptures.  We all engaged with interactive activities with a language focus on future tense and the use of inference skills (i.e what do we think of when we see a sculpture or building designed in a particular way?)

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A photo capture of our class today where were explored a section of the University of Leeds Campus.  A wonderful session in all and we look forward to our next class where we will focus on "Where We Live".

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Every place at the University of Leeds university is amazing. I can't express my happiness.

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Look at this beautiful place, the greenery, the beautiful stones with the excellent combination.

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I am really surprised that how they have created this beautiful blue and silver rolling circular bar sulpture.

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This sustainable Garden is amazing invention. I was mesmerised by the beauty of this garden.

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Just see this wonderful creation of this sculpture. Everything is very  attractive and unique at this University . I can say the students are very lucky to study there.

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This pond or can I say small lake is the best place at this University Campus. It is a marvelous combination of modern buildings and this small of piece lake with its floating plants placed there. It is an amazing idea and it relieves your stress when you sit near it.

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We had a short chat with one of our learners and we discussed all things learning and the future!    Please check out the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/636518156862070/posts/916980118815871/?sfnsn=scwspmo&extid=UcE4S8t6fUvJOU3k&d=n&vh=e

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This class focussed on the theme, "Where we live".  We participated in conversations about our neighbourhoods and communities and identified what we think are important for the areas we live in.  We did a "Walk and Talk", a exploratory walk around Little London.  There we identified local assets i.e. housing office and schools and how they shape that neighbourhood. COVID-19 is heavily on our minds and we had conversations about the pandemic and how this impacts on our lives particularly our health and wellbeing.

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This class focussed on the theme, "Where we live".  We participated in conversations about our neighbourhoods and communities and identified what we think are important for the areas we live in.  We did a "Walk and Talk", a exploratory walk around Little London.  There we identified local assets i.e. housing office and schools and how they shape that neighbourhood. COVID-19 is heavily on our minds and we had conversations about the pandemic and how this impacts on our lives particularly our health and wellbeing.

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We looked at equality, one of the fundamental British Values, and collectively read James Berry's poem, People Equal.

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We looked at equality, one of the fundamental British Values, and collectively read James Berry's poem, People Equal.

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We had a thoughtful conversation around environment and the concerning impact to what is happening to the planet we live on.  We played a song, Bob Dylan's A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, and we discussed about the state of the world which includes environment and our learners were given each a word search to expand their vocabulary on the environment. 

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We had a thoughtful conversation around environment and the concerning impact to what is happening to the planet we live on.  We played a song, Bob Dylan's A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, and we discussed about the state of the world which includes environment and our learners were given each a word search to expand their vocabulary on the environment. 

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A photo capture of our class today which part of the session took place in Little London, a neighbourhood near the City Centre.  A wonderful session in all and we look forward to our next class where we will focus on "Health and Wellbeing".

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We had short chats with two of our learners and we discussed all things living and our communities!
Please check out the links below:

https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingwithLanguage/videos/pcb.922830738230809/2691366984412676/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingwithLanguage/videos/pcb.922830738230809/311319050071400/?type=3&theater

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Classes' official flyer

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Due to persistent heavy rain first thing this morning, we were unable to have the class at the park.  Instead we delivered to our learners 1:1 language and general support via Google Meet and Whats App.  We also shared the activities we had planned to do and we plan to revisit at our next class (fingers crossed for better weather!)

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Due to persistent heavy rain first thing this morning, we were unable to have the class at the park.  Instead we delivered to our learners 1:1 language and general support via Google Meet and Whats App.  We also shared the activities we had planned to do and we plan to revisit at our next class (fingers crossed for better weather!)

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An important focus particularly with the use of plastics.

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Useful resources for booking appointments, doctor's diagnosis and visiting hours.  Those resources have been shared with our learners and be revisited in our next class.

https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/medical-appointments.htm

https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/medical-specialists.htm

https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/medical-visiting.htm

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Mental Health Information for everyone in Leeds

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Mental Health Information for everyone in Leeds

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https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/

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A science faculty at University of Leeds

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A science faculty at University of Leeds

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An artistic impression of the faculty we visited during our class (Painting by Dawn S).

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Its a ESOL OUTDOOR classes.

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We had perfect weather for this outdoor class. This class focussed on mental health and nature.  We reviewed how being out in nature benefits us mentally and healthily more so during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We explored the park itself and visited a city centre green space and discussed how important such spaces are for city centre workers and visitors especially keeping mentally healthy.  We revisisted accessing health systems such as booking doctor's appointments and attending hospital and also the environment. 

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We had perfect weather for this outdoor class. This class focussed on mental health and nature.  We reviewed how being out in nature benefits us mentally and healthily more so during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We explored the park itself and visited a city centre green space and discussed how important such spaces are for city centre workers and visitors especially keeping mentally healthy.  We revisisted accessing health systems such as booking doctor's appointments and attending hospital and also the environment. 

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A photo capture of our class today which took place at Lovell Park and part of it was spent at a city green space in the City Centre.

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Coburg Square, Leeds City Centre

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It was beautiful place for the visit

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A learner's photo captures of our class

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We had short chats with a learner about mental health and nature.

*Apologies for the second video which was recorded in "landscape" format*

https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingwithLanguage/videos/pcb.930591374121412/351941452648912/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingwithLanguage/videos/pcb.930591374121412/643189842984664/?type=3&theater

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A learner's thoughts about the park

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A learner's thoughts about one's community.

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Again the rain let us down so we reverted to having a class online. We had engaging discussions on physical activity and keeping physically and mentally healthy.  We shared our COVID-19 experiences and the impact of our mental health this is having on us.  Learners were given plenty of activity worksheets and resources around exercise and mental health.  The "Owl" walking trail was shared and a physical activity which learners can do in their own time.

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Again the rain let us down so we reverted to having a class online. We had engaging discussions on physical activity and keeping physically and mentally healthy.  We shared our COVID-19 experiences and the impact of our mental health this is having on us.  Learners were given plenty of activity worksheets and resources around exercise and mental health.  The "Owl" walking trail was shared and a physical activity which learners can do in their own time.

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We had an enjoyable class and  from some feedback received, our learners are now looking forward to similar classes in the autumn term.

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We had an enjoyable class and  from some feedback received, our learners are now looking forward to similar classes in the autumn term.

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One of the worksheets our learners received.