English for Life in the UK – Leisure in the UK
21st September 2021
In this episode we discuss different types of leisure activity and we focus in particular on cycling, including the Tour De Yorkshire, and walking and hiking. Read more
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English for Life in the UK – Government and the British Constitution
21st September 2021
Systems of government. Democracy and constitution. The U.K. constitution and monarchy. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Religion in the UK
21st September 2021
This episode includes some information about the roles and organisation of the Church of England, the patron saints, religious festivals and other traditions. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Literature Part 2, Poetry
21st September 2021
Famous British poets. Personal choice of poetry by Robert Burns, Wilfred Owen and Lemn Sissay. Similes and metaphors. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Architecture and Buildings in the UK
21st September 2021
Some of the famous architects and the buildings they designed. Our own favourite buildings. Adjectives in English and in particular the word order we use. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Gardens and Gardening
21st September 2021
Famous British landscape gardeners and gardens. Gardening as a pastime in the U.K. including allotments. How to start and continue a conversation. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Literature Part 1
21st September 2021
Famous British authors and novels past and present. Favourite books of the presenters. The use of 1st, 2nd and 3rd person narratives in literature. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Art and Culture in the UK
21st September 2021
In this episode we discuss a number of famous works of art and pieces if music. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Britain and Europe
21st September 2021
We look at the recent history of the relationship between Britain and Europe and in particular our membership of the European Union and the recent decision to leave the EU,... Read more
English for Life in the UK – Review of 2019 and Preview of 2020
21st September 2021
Looking back at the last year and forward to the next. This episode uses a variety of past and future tenses. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Sport in the UK
21st September 2021
A short episode about some of the sports which originated in Britain with a particular focus on football, including women’s football. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Education in the UK
21st September 2021
The different stages of the education system in the U.K. including schools and colleges. Private and state schools. The role of parents and of OFSTED. Vocational and academic education. Read moreEnglish for Life in the UK – Episode 8
21st September 2021
The different stages of the education system in the U.K. including schools and colleges. Private and state schools. The role of parents and of OFSTED. Vocational and academic education. Read moreDo something #wonderful!
21st September 2021
Many of the families we work with face significant hardship and live in extreme poverty.It is that time of year again when children are getting excited about starting a new... Read more
English for Life in the UK – The History of Migration
21st September 2021
An introduction to this podcast and a summary of our first session on the history of migration into the U.K. Read more
English For Life in the UK – Medieval Britain
21st September 2021
In the episode we cover some key events from this period including the Magna Carta, the Black Death and the Peasants Revolt. We also look at how the English language... Read more
Poems by the Language Cafe, inspired by Benjamin Zephaniah and Lemn Sissay
21st September 2021
Every Wednesday afternoon we have Language Cafe in the Community Centre. These sessions are a great opportunity for people to come together to practice their conversational English and meet new... Read more
English for Life in the UK – The History of Democracy in the UK
21st September 2021
Recorded on the day of the general Election, we cover part of the development of democracy and particularly the right to vote. Read more
English for Life in the UK – The British Empire
21st September 2021
A brief history of the British Empire from the age of exploration through to the end of empire and the legacy of the empire today. Read moreHelp shape the future of St. Augustine’s Centre!
21st September 2021
St. Augustine's Cente is run by a group of Trustees, who meet once a month to review progress at the Centre, and make decisions about it's future.Our Trustee group is... Read moreHappy Eid from St. Augustine’s Centre
21st September 2021
We hope all who are celebrating have a wonderful time! Read more
Coloured Earth Project at St. Augustine’s Centre
21st September 2021
We were very lucky to have the Coloured Earth Project here at St. Augustine's Centre last week.They will be here again creating more beautiful art Monday 29th July from 10:30am.... Read more
Happy World Refugee Day!
21st September 2021
20th June is World Refugee Day!There have been lots of events around Calderdale celebrating Refugee Week, we hope you've managed to catch some of them!Come and join us at the... Read more
Magid Magid at St. Augustine’s Centre!
21st September 2021
Magid Magid (Yorkshire and Humber candidate for the Green Party in today's European Elections) came to St. Augustine's Centre on Tuesday.Part of his #TourDeMagid for the Elections, he came to... Read more