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Whether you are a complete beginner, or want to improve your current reading, writing and speaking skills, we can help. Each year, millions of people all over the world choose to learn a new language, and with over 100 years of teaching experience, you’re in safe hands when it comes to learning them with us.  

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Learning a new language can be a great skill to have when visiting a new country, starting a new job abroad or for your own personal development. You'll get the chance to explore and learn a range of core grammar and vocabulary principles no matter which course you choose, as well as the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture.  

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We regularly run courses in a wide range of different languages including German, Italian French and Greek. No matter which one you choose, you’re guaranteed to learn all about the history, literature and culture of the country, as well as some of the most popular words and phrases that will allow you to speak with confidence.  

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You'll study in an environment with like-minded individuals who interested in learning too. Whether learning online or in person, you’ll experience live group classes in a safe and inclusive environment, receiving the attention you deserve from a knowledgeable and qualified language tutor. 

Our tutors are experts in their subjects and have been teaching them for many years. This means that they’re able to share their wisdom and advice and bring classes to life with real world examples.

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Foreign Languages: French Beginners (Term 3)

In this course we will build on the equivalent of two terms of part-time study of French where students have already learned to share greetings, personal information, made restaurant and café orders, can seek directions and talk about the weather. There will be some revision of the existing skills and knowledge and build on this to use a range of verbs in the present tense have wide application in French. The course will be online with plenty of lively interaction in full group and in small break-out groups
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Dates:
Tue 08/04/2025 -
Tue 06/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Alastair Clark
Course code:
Q00021539
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Care2: A look at secret languages and slangs of British English

This course is for carers, former carers and the cared for. We will take a look at some of the secret languages and slangs of British English. These slangs will include Polari, Thieves Cants, Costermonger's Back Talk and one or two examples of secret language from English literature. The session will be light-hearted and include some interesting video clips.
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Dates:
Wed 09/04/2025 -
Wed 09/04/2025
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Janet Wilson
Course code:
Q00021677
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Beginners Ukrainian

Would you like to start learning how to speak in Ukrainian? Would you like to communicate with your friends or colleagues who speak the language? Then this is the course for you. This is the basic course which runs for 8 weeks so you can learn the basics of the language. You do not have to do any assessments to join the course as this is for beginners. You will be taught by a qualified tutor who was born in Ukraine and has lived in the UK teaching English for a number of years.
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Dates:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 17/06/2025
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Olena Kovalenko
Course code:
Q00019100
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £59.20

Foreign Languages: Advancing in Italian

Welcome to Term 3 of the Italian Course! This course enhances your Italian with practical topics to boost conversational skills. Learn to confidently order in restaurants, discuss weather conditions, talk about spare time activities, and describe people’s appearances and personalities. Interactive lessons include role-playing, listening exercises, and cultural insights for a comprehensive learning experience. By the end of the term, you’ll navigate restaurant menus, engage in weather conversations, describe hobbies, and portray individuals in Italian. Assessments through participation, quizzes, and assignments track your progress. Join us to deepen your Italian proficiency and cultural appreciation. Buon viaggio!
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Dates:
Wed 30/04/2025 -
Wed 16/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Giuseppa Perricone
Course code:
Q00016305
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Foreign Languages: Modern Greek Conversation for Improvers

Can you take part in brief conversations in Greek in a wide range of situations? Would you like to boost your existing Greek language skills, be able to communicate in more detail and gain a deeper insight into the Greek culture? This online course aims to expand the Greek you have already learnt and increase your confidence in using the language to communicate with the locals when in Greece or Cyprus. It will also give you a further insight into the Greek lifestyle and culture. The course is taught by a well-qualified and experienced native speaker with many years’ teaching experience. Learning a foreign language for holiday or leisure is a great way to keep your brain active, explore a different culture, meet people with a common interest, increase your confidence and enhance your wellbeing. Take advantage of this unique opportunity today.
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Dates:
Wed 30/04/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
7:15pm - 9:15pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Eleni Vezyri
Course code:
Q00021664
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Foreign Languages: Everyday Greek for Improvers

Can you take part in conversations in Greek? Would you like to increase your fluency, your understanding of the language and your accuracy? This face-to-face course will refresh and expand some of the Greek you have learnt in the past and it will increase your confidence in communicating with the locals when in Greece or Cyprus. It will also give you a deeper insight into the Greek lifestyle and culture. The course is taught by a well-qualified and experienced native speaker with many years’ teaching experience. Learning a foreign language for holiday or leisure is a great way to keep your brain active, explore a different culture, meet people with a common interest, increase your confidence and enhance your wellbeing. Take advantage of this unique opportunity today.
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Dates:
Wed 30/04/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Barn, Manor Farm (Tadcaster)
St. Joseph's Street
Tadcaster
LS24 9HA
Tutor:
Eleni Vezyri
Course code:
Q00021686
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Foreign Languages: Modern Greek for post-Beginners

Have you learnt Modern Greek in the past for about a year? Would you like to refresh and expand your existing skills and increase your confidence in using them? This post-beginners’ course will provide you with some basic everyday language you need to get by on a visit to Greece or Cyprus, as well as an insight into the Greek lifestyle and culture. The course is taught by a well-qualified and experienced native speaker with many years’ teaching experience. Learning a foreign language for holiday or leisure is a great way to keep your brain active, explore a different culture, meet people with a common interest, increase your confidence and enhance your wellbeing. Take advantage of this unique opportunity today.
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Dates:
Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Eleni Vezyri
Course code:
Q00021665
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Foreign Languages: Modern Greek for Improvers

Can you take part in short conversations in Greek in a wide range of situations? Would you like to boost your existing Greek language skills, be able to communicate in more detail and gain a deeper insight into the Greek culture? This online course will expand the Greek you have already learnt and increase your confidence in using the language to communicate with the locals when in Greece or Cyprus. It will also give you a further insight into the Greek lifestyle and culture. The course is taught by a well-qualified and experienced native speaker with many years’ teaching experience. Learning a foreign language for holiday or leisure is a great way to keep your brain active, explore a different culture, meet people with a common interest, increase your confidence and enhance your wellbeing. Take advantage of this unique opportunity today.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
2:15pm - 4:15pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Eleni Vezyri
Course code:
Q00021666
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Spanish for Improvers: Building Confidence and Fluency (CEFR A2)

This course is designed for learners who already have a basic understanding of Spanish (CEFR A1) and are looking to expand their skills and confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. By the end of the course, participants will be able to handle everyday situations with more ease and improve their ability to communicate in Spanish on a variety of familiar topics.
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Dates:
Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Andrea Ostapski
Course code:
Q00021688
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £66.60

Care2: Sensations - The Young British Artists (YBAs)

This course is for carers, those who have cared, and the cared for. Study the YBAs - Young British Artists of the 1990s who dominated the British Art scene with their 'shock tactics' which drew considerable media attention
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Dates:
Sat 31/05/2025 -
Sat 31/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jolanta Jagiello
Course code:
Q00021792
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free