Our timetable below has details of all our drop in classes and activities for newcomers to Edinburgh. Everything is free of charge and there is no need to book – just come along and join in! We are open for 50 weeks of the year, closing only for public holidays at Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Please visit our Register for classes page for more information on how to get started.
| The Welcoming Timetable
You are welcome to join any time, it is free & drop-in, no need to book in advance 🙂 |
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| Day | Time | Activity | Description |
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| Monday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Elementary | For those with a basic understanding of English (A2) |
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| 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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English Advanced | For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) | |
| 5.30pm -7.30pm | English Beginners | For those with little understanding of English (A1) |
| Tuesday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
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| 12.00pm – 2.00pm
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Welcome to Edinburgh! *1st Tuesday of every month* |
Introduction to the city for new arrivals. | |
| 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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English Upper-Intermediate | For those with a good working understanding of English (B2-C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Employment & Business Guidance | Practical help with CVs & all types of job application forms & interviews. Advice and info on setting up your own business. | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | English & IT for Everyday Living | Get up to speedy with everyday life in Edinburgh using technology. | |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm | English Advanced | For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Beginners (1st floor)
and at the same time a Complete Beginners class (5th floor) |
For those with little understanding of English (A1)
For those with no understanding of English |
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| 1.00pm – 3.00pm | English Advanced | For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm
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Employment & Business Guidance | Practical help with CVs & all types of job application forms & interviews. Advice and info on setting up your own business. | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Scotland for Newcomers | Get to know Scotland with a different outing or activity every week | |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) | |
| 7.20 – 9.00pm | Welcoming Choir *Stockbridge Church* |
Come and sing with us! |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
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| 10.00am – 12.00pm
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Open Book Reading Group *starts Thursday 31 August* |
Shared reading group to enjoy fiction and poetry together For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) |
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| 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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Be your own boss *1st Thursday of every month* |
Advice and info on working for yourself and setting up your own business in Edinburgh. | |
| 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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English Upper-Intermediate | For those with a good working understanding of English (B2-C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Employment and Business Guidance | Practical help with CVs & all types of job application forms & interviews. Advice and info on setting up your own business. | |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
| Friday | 10:00am – 12:00pm | English Beginners (1st floor)
and at the same time a Complete Beginners (5th floor) |
For those with little understanding of English (A1)
For those with no understanding of English |
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| 12.15pm – 1.15pm | Welcoming lunch | We invite you to bring your own lunch and enjoy eating together | |
| 1.30pm – 3.30pm | English Conversation Café | Have fun and improve your English through conversation with other learners and local volunteers |
| Saturday | 11:00am – 3:00pm | Creative Space | Enjoy your choice of creative activities in our fabulous fifth floor classroom |
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