Festival of Learning - Library of Birmingham - 2025!!

Festival of Learning 2025

We have just about recovered from the whirlwind that was the Flying Cows Festival of Learning 2025!! What a joy to watch 13 of our Ukrainian programme participants teaching and supporting in FREE ESOL classes attended by over 80 learners from all over the world, who have settled in the West Midlands.

Guided by our experts in residence from LTN, Marius Jackson, Tania Gonzalez and Ana Boika our qualified tutors and support assistants gained valuable experience, growing in confidence while teaching and inspiring others to begin or continue

their learning journey.

Heartfelt thanks to the West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership (WMSMP) for making our programme possible and to Birmingham Adult Education (BAE) and Brasshouse Languages for hosting us in such an AMAZING building and to the wonderful Tamar Eccleston and her team for their enthusiasm and support from the outset.

"I am writing to express my profound gratitude for organising such a wonderful ESOL event. It was truly an honour to be a part of it yesterday and to have the opportunity to meet and connect with so many inspiring individuals.

The dedication and hard work of all the teachers and organisers were evident throughout the event. The sessions were excellent, and the atmosphere was incredibly welcoming and conducive to learning and networking. I cannot thank you enough for making this experience so enriching." Mary Unsworth, Migration Coordinator, WMSMP.

"Enormous thanks to Flying Cows for organizing this festival! The atmosphere was warm and lovely, and both students and tutors felt welcomed. This opportunity allowed tutors to share their experiences, while students benefited from valuable practice and the chance to gain new knowledge. Everyone was happy, and the emotions experienced were truly unforgettable. Thank you once again for this joy and happiness!"  Kate Kitrish, Trinity CertTESOL graduate.

"Thank you for organizing such a great Festival of Learning! It was a fantastic experience, and I really appreciated the effort put into the programme, the tutors, and the overall support." Svitlana Kaliuzhna, CertTESOL graduate.