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Literature: Strange Worlds in Twentieth Century Fiction
This course will discover five texts ranging across twentieth
century European and British literatures. The texts are: Stories
from the City of God by Pier Paolo Passolini; Baron Bagge by
Alexander Lernet-Holenia; Forbidden Notebook by Alba de
Cespedes; The Hundred and Ninety-Nine Steps by Michel
Faber and Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell.
These texts include essays, novellas and novels are by turn
extravagant fantasies and profound social commentaries on
the last unlovely century.
There will be ample scope for discussion of issues such as
class identities, social and political identities and the desire to
create stories to explore the nature of the mutable worlds of
the twentieth century.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017462How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Literature: British Literature in the Belle Epoque.
This course will explore four novels: The Turn of the Screw by
Henry James; Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame; Sons
and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence; The Good Soldier by Ford
Madox Ford, and the work of one poet, Thomas Hardy,
specifically Poems 1912-1913, a record of his reactions to the
death of his first wife.
We will discuss the end of Empire, the rise of Modernism and
Feminism and psychological study, and the political situation
leading up to 1914 and changing perceptions of individual and
national identity.
There will be ample opportunity for discussion and a chance
to reassess what may in some instances be familiar texts.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017457How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Practical: Creative Painting
This course aims to introduce you to art and take you to a higher level in order to begin to develop your skills.
This course is accessible to beginners and provides an ideal stepping stone towards intermediate levels.
Set in a calm and friendly environment, this course is a great way to gain confidence in a group setting and socialise with other like-minded individuals.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:1:30pm - 4:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:John Pounds Centre (Portsmouth)
23 Pounds Gate
Queen Street
Portsmouth
PO1 3HNTutor:Frank FerrieCourse code:Q00009655How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £124.00
Art Appreciation: Picasso: Myth and Reality
Picasso is one of the 20th-century most well-known artists, a household name. In this course, we will learn about his personal life and his artistic career. As we do so, we will try and deconstruct the myth that exists around him both as a man and artist. Our approach will be chronological, starting in Spain, developing in Paris, and ending in Southern France, from 1881 to 1973. We will also address transversal themes, such as sculpture, Picasso’s family and lovers, the issue of collaboration, myth-making. Beyond developing your knowledge and understanding of Picasso’s art and life, this course will provide many opportunities to deepen your ability to analyse works of art (visual analysis and iconography).
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017432How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £37.00
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Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3)
Take your speaking and listening skills to the next level with this ESOL course. Improving your communication skills will make you feel more confident interacting with others in the UK.
ESOL entry 3 courses build on skills you learnt at entry 2. Gain confidence speaking in new and familiar situations and learn tools for effective communication.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL classes are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others access ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 24/02/2025Location:The Salvation Army Church & Community Ce
13 Church Street
Louth
LN11 9BSCourse code:Q00017411How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 1)
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Sun 02/03/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:West Green Primary School
Woodlands Park Road
London
London
N15 3RTTutor:Alex CarroCourse code:Q00017467How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Learn basic communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn essential speaking and listening skills to be able to communicate in English.
Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about basic topics and understand core words. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 17/03/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:43 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Heena AjmalCourse code:Q00017544How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2)
Build on your communication skills with this ESOL speaking and listening course. This English course for adults is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you improve your speaking and listening skills to communicate better in English.
Entry 2 ESOL courses are right for you if you have basic speaking and listening skills in English. This course will help you gain confidence to speak about everyday topics and improve your comprehension. There are also reading and writing courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 17/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:43 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Heena AjmalCourse code:Q00018317How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Entry Level ESOL: Getting Ready for ESOL Entry 1
Start your English language learning journey with this starter course! This course will support you with getting into the classroom and starting to develop your language and learning skills. It will help you to develop basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English at a level that’s right for you. You will also explore a wider range of communication, including conversation practice, digital learning tools and study skills. It will give you the confidence to become more independent and engage in your community. You can move on afterwards to an accredited English course leading to formal qualifications.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Thu 17/10/2024Location:Bakersfield Community Centre (Nottingham
312 Sneinton Dale
Nottingham
NG3 7DNCourse code:P00000080How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:Available
ESOL: Living, Learning and Working in the UK
The ESOL Living and working in UK course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of the English language. In a face-to-face, comfortable and very positive environment you will have an opportunity to improve your skill and gain confidence. This course is focused on helping students develop fundamental speaking and listening skills in English. By the end of the course, students should be able to hold simple conversations and understand basic English conversations. Indulge in the topics like : “All about me”, “Talking about your neighbourhood”, “How do you spend your weekends?” and many more.
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Dates:Mon 16/09/2024 -
Mon 04/11/2024Location:Central Community Centre
Lindum Street
Scunthorpe
DN15 6QUCourse code:P00000087How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available