On 9th December, ELATT's Women Empowerment group did a good job organizing a winter party for students and teachers. We all enjoyed Asian food, music from different cultures and poems translated into English on display. Some of us danced to Indian and Kurdish music and everybody talked to each other and laughed together. We had a lot of fun and it was a good chance for all of us to meet and get to know each other. The party was also a charity event that raised money for Children in Need.

By Anne-Marie, Dessie and Amran (Learning Champions)

On 21st of January we had visitors from Denmark. They came here to see the way that we learn English at ELATT and to experience a new way of teaching for themselves. We introduced ourselves. Then some of us interviewed them and asked them for their thoughts about our college and about cultural differences.

By Amran, Anne-Marie and Lingqin

Last Wednesday we went to the Foodbank. We went by bus and walking. We did the lot of work in the Foodbank. We separated tomato and potato and so many food cans. I liked the work because first time I worked in the Foodbank. I liked tidy shelves.

Nur Jahan and Lucinda (Entry 1)

On Tuesday 24 November 2015, Phoebe and Yvonne ESOL Entry 2 Speaking and Listening class wrote about ESOL cuts. They took photos and they put on twitter because they really need ESOL classes. They get a lot of help from ESOL.

We need ESOL classes to develop our English skills for a better life in UK. A lot of people have language problems because they come from many different countries. We find it hard to live in UK but if we learn English it will make our life easier to find jobs, do job interviews, help our children with homework, talk with people, go to the GP and the hospital.

Sajeda

On the morning of 8th October 2015, in front of ELATT building we had a cake sale, which was to raise money to support Syrian refugee children.

Most of the teachers and students brought some cake, biscuits, cookies and international foods. There were some hot drinks such as tea, coffee. Although the weather was chilly, all of us felt warm, because we tried to help the people who need help.

In the end, we raised £98.03 for Save the Children. The cake sale was very enjoyable and rewarding!

(Written by Sajeda and Ling)

In London on 14th October in front of the Houses of Parliament, lots of people protested against the government cuts to ESOL funding. The ESOL learners came together to show that they needed their funds back. These people were from different areas of London, different colleges and schools. The students were supported by teachers.

ELATT students from ESOL Entry 1 and Entry 2 led by Phoebe and Yvonne wrote their demands on placards to show them to the media, other people and the government. In the video, they interview each other, talk about ESOL's benefits and chant "NO ESOL, NO VOICE!"