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Film & Media: 4 Wonders of Modern French Cinema
'Immerse yourself in the five film wonders of modern French cinema, deepening your knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of 21st-century international filmmaking. Discover the magic of these cinematic gems and broaden your love for the art of film. Moving slightly beyond the well-trodden historical path of French New Wave and even the Cinema du look of the 1980s, you'll explore the themes, influences, techniques and voices behind some captivating French cinema from relatively more recent years – have things changed? Are there still some factors parallel to earlier works? And what exactly might we mean by the term Modern French Cinema?
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 25/11/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00017789How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Music Making: African Drumming Intermediate
Whether you are a seasoned drummer or just getting to grips with the basics, this practical class in African drumming will inspire you with the next steps in music and culture. We will be using the Djembe Drums which are a percussion instrument originating from West Africa. Drums will be provided for your use during the class. Our experienced tutor will guide you to play the Djembe drum as part of a group of friendly, like-minded people. You will learn to further develop your repertoire of notes, referred to as ‘bass,’ ‘tone’ and ‘slap’ to create different sounds. This is a great class to further your skills, de-stress and enjoy the music.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:The Eagle Building (Sunderland)
201 High Street East, Sunderla
Sunderland
SR1 2AXTutor:Mark BarfootCourse code:Q00019027How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Fitness and Exercise: Movement This Autumn (Basic Disco Dance Steps for Everyone)
Start your week with a fun and feelgood hour of breathing, stretching and dancing. Keep fit, move and groove to some uplifting and energising music. During this five-week course you’ll learn some funky DISCO steps and complete some simple choreography. Dancing is proven to be good for your body and your mind. For improving your cognitive skills. Through learning a simple dance routine, you will: improve flexibility, minimize stress, increase energy levels and have better coordination, balance and strength. So come and release your inner disco diva and dance like no-one (or maybe everyone!) is watching.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 11:00amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Helen WatsonCourse code:Q00010730How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.50
History: USA: 1940 - 1972 A Divided Union
In 1989, the songwriter Billy Joel was told by a friend that “Things are different today. You were a kid in the fifties, and everybody knows that nothing happened in the fifties.” As a result, he wrote ‘We didn’t start the fire’ to highlight how the post-war decades shaped the world we live in today. Join us for this fascinating 6 week course where you will look at the crucial events that occurred between 1940 and 1972 in USA and reflect about their significance back then as well as how it translates into today’s society.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Friends Meeting House (Berkhamsted)
289 High Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 1AJTutor:Michael LongCourse code:Q00017704How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Craft: Sugar Craft
This FREE Sugar Craft course is designed to introduce you to the art of creating beautiful and intricate designs using sugar. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course covers a wide range of techniques and provides hands-on experience to help you master sugar craft. Course will include the basics of sugar craft including the different types of sugar and edible materials to create your decorations. You will also cover the materials an tools required to create your beautiful decorations.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Wingate & Station Town family centre
Partridge Terrace
Wingate
TS28 5BDTutor:Jayne ClarkCourse code:Q00019067How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Level 1)
Develop confidence to read advanced texts in English. This ESOL course teaches you different reading techniques and helps expand your vocabulary. Learn how to improve your reading skills to get the most out of living in the UK.
This ESOL level 1 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 3. You’ll continue to learn about different styles of text and gain tools to interpret them.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Thu 20/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Alan McKenzieCourse code:Q00015803How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Creative Writing: Writing Inspired By Memory
The purpose of this course is to aid you in finding the confidence and inspiration to apply genuine method in gathering memories into writing, using a fun, friendly and structured approach.
This course is ideal for those who would like to learn more about creative writing, whether it be for fact or fiction. We will focus on a number of tips and tricks to bring our words alive.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00010296How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Beginners Conversation Class - Hangleton Knoll
This Pre-Entry Beginners English ESOL Conversation Class is designed for non-native speakers with little to no English proficiency. Held on Tuesday mornings in Brighton, East Sussex, in partnership with the Hangleton & Knoll Project, this course provides a supportive and welcoming environment for those starting their English language journey. The class focuses on developing basic conversational skills, essential vocabulary, and simple sentence structures through interactive activities, group discussions, and role-plays. Perfect for building confidence in speaking and understanding English, the course encourages learners to practice and improve at their own pace. Join us to start communicating more effectively in English!
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:St Richards Community Centre (Hove)
Egmont Road
Hangleton
Hove
BN3 7FPTutor:Jane PerrinCourse code:Q00019316How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)
Take your reading skills to the next level with these ESOL classes. Feel comfortable reading and understanding different types of texts in English. Improved reading skills can make life in the UK easier for you.
This ESOL entry 3 reading course builds on skills you learnt at entry 2. You’ll continue to expand your vocabulary and reading skills.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others find ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Fri 20/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:Linkbridge Community Support Centre (Bur
1 Swinless Street
Burnley
BB10 3BNTutor:Shazia ParveenCourse code:Q00016258How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: ESOL English Conversation Class (Beginner - Pre Inter)
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.
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Dates:Tue 05/11/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:St Richards Community Centre (Hove)
Egmont Road
Hangleton
Hove
BN3 7FPTutor:Jane PerrinCourse code:Q00019021How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00