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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 45m

This guide for adult literacy and numeracy tutors has practical ideas for writing and designing learning materials for adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy work. Read it online or download ⤵️ www.nala.ie/publications/preparing-… #Tutors #LearningMaterials

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a quick preview of 2 pages of the workbook

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 22h

Want to improve your writing skills? ✍️ Learn to write everyday words, record information accurately, recognise different types of writing, and use punctuation correctly. 📚 QQI Level 1 Minor Award available on completion. 🔗https://ow.ly/i3Ym50ZT1fa

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 22h

Ireland’s first ever Tertiary Education Strategy has been published. NALA welcomes the strategy's commitments to adult literacy, access and inclusion. However, we have concerns about how funding will be allocated and how community education is viewed Read our full response: ow.ly/1JJG50ZURvY

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HSE Technology and Transformation @hsetandt.bsky.social · 23h

Beware of fake HSE job offers. Criminals may use fraudulent recruitment messages to steal personal or financial information, install malware, or request payments. Always verify job offers through official HSE channels before responding. More tips: 👉 healthservice.hse.ie/staff/proced...

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Are you an adult literacy tutor looking for some additional resources? NALA has an archive of free resources on various subjects, including: ▪️English ▪️Technology ▪️Maths ▪️Personal Development and more To view and download ⤵️ www.nala.ie/tutors-archive #FreeResources for #Tutors

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Want to improve your reading skills? Our Level 1 Reading course helps you read everyday words, understand signs and documents, and build confidence for daily life. You can also work towards a QQI Level 1 Minor Award in Reading. Learn more: ow.ly/fbmX50ZT1e6

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Plain English tip of the week: Break up long sentences. Keep your reader's attention by using 1.5 line spacing, lots of white space, bullet points and sub-headings. Learn more about Plain English Writing and Design ⬇️ www.nala.ie/plain-english/plain-eng… #PlainEnglish

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

'That's Interesting!' is a worksheet for adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy students. 📝 In this edition you can read about Katie Taylor's final fight with exercises to brush up on reading, writing and maths. View the worksheet ⤵️ ow.ly/2xbF50ZSZPn

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ready to build your skills? Join our free webinar on 8 Oct at 2.30pm and learn how to get started with Learn with NALA. We'll show you how to create an account, find a course and begin learning. Register: www.nala.ie/support-us/getting-star… #LearnWithNALA

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Do you find it challenging to make decisions? 🤔 This online course helps you make personal decisions in everyday life and work towards a QQI Level 1 Minor Award in Personal Decision Making. Learn more: ow.ly/fvV150ZT1c3

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

'Places in the town’ is a workbook for adults to improve or practise reading, writing and spelling skills. In this workbook you can learn words about places in the town how to use them in sentences. View or download the workbook⤵️ www.nala.ie/publications/places-in-… #NALAWorkbooks

Workbook cover titled 'Places in the town' designed for adult reading and writing practice with images of a library's external building, Dublin bus, and park bench.

Two-page educational worksheet teaching new words like park, gym, library, and supermarket with matching pictures and fill-in-the-blank sentences. Part of the new NALA workbook 'Places in town'

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Want to learn more about adult literacy in Ireland? 📝 Our free online Professional Development course will help you understand the role of literacy in our everyday lives 📚 You will hear from students about their experiences returning to education ⤵️ bit.ly/4ffe3fZ

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 01/10/2026

The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has published a new strategy setting out a vision for the future of tertiary education in Ireland. Read our response ➡️ www.aontas.com/a-new-strate...

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Want to feel more confident with technology? Our free Level 1 course covers everyday tech skills, symbols, and computer safety. Learn at your own pace and in your own time. Register now ⤵️ ow.ly/kJsV50YhveQ #TechnologySkills #DigitalLiteracy

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NALA recently made a submission to the mid-term review of the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) strategy. Thank you to all our members, staff and learners who contributed to our submission, and to SOLAS and 360 Insights for running the review. You can read our submission here ow.ly/pE5R50ZSEBF

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We were so proud to celebrate with learners, their tutors, centres, families, and friends at our Learn with NALA award ceremony last week at the Richmond Centre in Dublin. Congratulations to all the learners. We hope this event inspires you to continue your journey! 🔗 www.nala.ie/adults-from-...

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Want to build your confidence with numbers? This free QQI Level 1 maths course covers recognising numbers, counting, comparing, and adding. Learn with videos and activities. Print your NALA Certificate when you finish! Read more or register ⬇️ ow.ly/7xlh50Yhwvf #Maths #AdultLiteracyForLife

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NALA's free phone tutoring service is available for anyone who needs: - Help with everyday maths - Help with everyday reading and writing Call Freephone 1800 20 20 80 or go to bit.ly/Tutoring-service to sign up today! #LearnWithNALA #AdultLiteracyForLife #TutoringService

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Want to make sure you are communicating clearly? Try out our writing and design checklist ✅ This checklist offers can help you review a letter, leaflet, report or text on a website page to see if it uses #PlainEnglish and is easy to follow. View the checklist ⬇️ ow.ly/H5lO50Zhxjx

Plain English. Writing and design checklist. Read it online at nala.ie

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Want to improve your computer skills? 💻 Join our free online course for beginners! Learn to use a PC, mouse, software, and communicate with email and messaging. Learn more and register ⬇️ ow.ly/q5uC50YhzFj #SkillsDevelopment #ComputerSkills

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Want to build your data skills? 📊 Our free Data Handling course covers what data is, where to find it, how to organise it, and how it's presented. You can also take an assessment for a QQI Level 1 Minor Award. Sign up: www.learnwithnala.ie/product?catalo…

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join NALA in Cork on 23 October for the National Forum for Adult Literacy Tutors. Hear from expert speakers on dyslexia, AI in education, creative writing and digital tools. Free to attend 👉 Register: www.nala.ie/support-us/national-for…

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Want to boost your skills but unsure where to begin? Our free online course, now Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) accredited, helps you set learning goals and make a plan to achieve them Learn more and sign up now: ow.ly/JGp050YgYBk #LifeLongLearning #LearnWithNALA

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

✏️Plain English tip of the week 💡Be personal and direct 👉Use 'we' for your organisation and 'you' for the reader. Learn more about Plain English Writing and Design ⬇️ www.nala.ie/plain-english/plain-eng… #PlainEnglish #LiteracyMatters

Plain English Tip: Be personal and direct, Use 'we' for your organisation and 'you' for the reader.

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Explore NALA Ireland on YouTube for practical literacy and learning resources you can access anytime. Videos cover plain English, tutor development, webinars, family and digital literacy. Visit: www.youtube.com/@NalaIreland #AdultLearning #Literacy #PlainLanguage

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Build your maths confidence with our free QQI accredited Level 1 shape and space course. Learn to recognise shapes, identify features like corners and sides, and use measurement words such as bigger, smaller, wider and narrower. 🔗 ow.ly/VciW50ZNWhV #LearnWithNALA #QQI

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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AONTAS @aontas.com · 23/09/2026

Our CEO @dearbhaillawless.bsky.social participated in the @eaea.org Board meeting in Dublin this week with @nalaireland.bsky.social, @maynoothuniversity.ie Dept of Adult & Community Ed, Galway City Partnership, and EU Presidency Unit to give recommendations on the EU’s new MFF, including Erasmus+.

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Build confidence in solving basic everyday problems with our free QQI accredited level 1 problem solving course. Learn how to organise information, explore options and make decisions with confidence. 🔗 www.learnwithnala.ie/product?catalo… #LearnWithNALA #QQI

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Returning to education can have a positive impact on your life 📚 We can help with reading, writing, maths or computers. You can: ✅ Learn with NALA in your own home; ✅ Learn in your local Education and Training Board. Learn more ⤵️ nala.ie/free-courses #LiteracyIreland

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Are you using Learn with NALA in your centre? Join our free tutor webinar on Thursday 15 October at 11am. Learn how to support learners, monitor progress and more. Register👉https://www.nala.ie/support-us/learn-with-nala-introduction-webinar-15-oct-2026/

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Build your maths skills with our free QQI accredited Level 1 Pattern and Relationship course. Learn to recognise, sort and complete patterns while developing confidence with everyday maths. Register ⤵️ www.learnwithnala.ie/product?catalo… #LearnWithNALA #QQ

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Do you work with individuals who may have unmet literacy needs? Our free online course helps you create a literacy-friendly service with practical, inclusive strategies. Learn more: www.learnwithnala.ie/product?catalo…

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

NALA's free phone tutoring service is available for anyone who needs help with: - Everyday maths - Everyday reading and writing - Using a computer Call Freephone 1800 20 20 80 or go to bit.ly/Tutoring-service to sign up today! #LearnWithNALA #AdultLiteracyForLife

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

‘Free time activities’ is a workbook for adults to improve or practise reading, writing and spelling skills. In this workbook you can learn words about free time activities and how to use them in sentences. View or download the workbook⤵️ www.nala.ie/publications/free-time-…

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Want to build confidence in speaking and listening? Our free online, QQI accredited Level 1 Listening & Speaking course helps you communicate in everyday situations, follow instructions, express ideas and learn new vocabulary. Register: ow.ly/wnAg50ZNbpr

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

✏️Plain English tip of the week Who are you writing to and why? Think about the message you want your readers to get from your information. Learn more about Plain English Writing and Design ⬇️ www.nala.ie/plain-english/plain-eng… #PlainEnglish #LiteracyMatters

Plain English Tip: Who are you writing to and why? Think about the message you want your readers to get from your information.

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Looking to improve your reading, writing, and interpersonal communication skills? This course is for you! You will learn about the purpose of communication and effective techniques to use them in everyday life. Register now: www.learnwithnala.ie/product?catalo…

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Looking for numeracy resources for adult learners? Explore NALA’s free workbooks, worksheets, videos, and eLearning courses to boost your classes. Get the guide here ⤵️ www.learnwithnala.ie/product?catalo… #NumeracyResources

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

👋Returning to education can have a positive impact on your life 📚 We can help with reading, writing, maths or computers. You can: ✅ Learn with NALA in your own home ✅ Learn in your local Education and Training Board Learn more ⤵️ nala.ie/free-courses #AdultLiteracyForLife

There are tutors available on the phone to help if you are struggling.
They believe in us.
I feel more confident now.

Orlaith, Athlone

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Are you a tutor looking for practical ways to support reading, writing and numeracy? NALA’s free Integrating Literacy course offers tips, tools and templates across two modules. Includes a CPD certificate 🎓 Sign up: bit.ly/Integrating-Literacy

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) @nalaireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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