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Riverside Neighbours
English classes & refugee welcome
Free
- Ref
- ADV-07
- Time
- Tue & Thu, 10am – 12pm
- For
- Adults new to the UK
Advice & learning
English classes & refugee welcome
Friendly English conversation classes and practical help for refugees and newcomers to the city.
Registered charity in England & Wales
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Quick identification
- Category
- Advice & learning
- Group
- Our programmes
- For
- Adults new to the UK
- Time
- Tue & Thu, 10am – 12pm
- Price
- Free
Field notes
How to spot a great programme.
Our volunteer teachers run relaxed English classes for every level, from first words to job interview practice. Alongside the classes, our welcome team helps newcomers to Newcastle register with a GP, open a bank account, find school places and feel at home.
Distinguishing features
- Beginner, intermediate and conversation groups
- Free crèche during morning classes
- Help registering with a GP, school and bank
- Job-search and CV support
- Monthly welcome lunches
Life cycle
- 1Come to any Tuesday class to meet us
- 2A quick, informal chat to find the right group
- 3Join a class of 8–12 learners
- 4Move up a level when you're ready
✎ Interpreters available for first appointments
✎ Books and materials provided
✎ Women-only class on Thursday afternoons
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How it works
Getting started is simple.
Here's what to expect when you choose Riverside Neighbours, from first hello to the finished result.
01
Come to any Tuesday class to meet us
Step 1
02
A quick, informal chat to find the right group
Step 2
03
Join a class of 8–12 learners
Step 3
04
Move up a level when you're ready
Step 4
Step 1 of 4
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