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Foreign Languages: Everyday Greek for Improvers (Intermediate Term 4)
Can you take part in conversations in Greek? This face-to-face course will refresh and expand 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 25/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Barn, Manor Farm (Tadcaster)
St. Joseph's Street
Tadcaster
LS24 9HATutor:Eleni VezyriCourse code:Q00018359How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Art Appreciation: Satire to Propaganda
Ranging from the satirical, even salacious, scenes of William Hogarth, through the often shocking socio-political criticism of Georg Grosz's work during the Weimar Republic, to the state-controlled art of Soviet Socialist Realism, this course explores the power of art to criticize and/or celebrate the social and political developments of their times.
No previous experience is necessary - just a lively, open-minded interest in art!
On this seven week course, topics to be covered will include the work of William Hogarth, Gustave Courbet, Jean-Francois Millet, Georg Grosz and Otto Dix; and also the works of the American Ashcan School (c1890-1914) and Soviet Socialist Realism (1930-); and the social, cultural and political context in which these works were produced.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 13/11/2024Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Rutland Adult Learning & Skills (Oakham)
Unit 16A
Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwel
Oakham
LE15 7TUTutor:Janis BakerCourse code:Q00018462How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Art Practical: Arts & Crafts for beginners
Welcome to the world of creativity! This beginners' course in arts and crafts is designed to introduce you to various artistic techniques and mediums, providing you with a solid foundation to explore your creativity. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to refresh their skills, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of different art forms, encouraging you to express yourself through hands-on projects.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Andalus Community Centre
35-37 Exchange Street
Sheffield
S2 5TRTutor:Lizzy AlageswaranCourse code:Q00017815How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Philosophy: Beginners Philosophy
“Everyone has their own truth and their own values.”; “What counts as knowledge changes over time – for example, we no longer believe that the sun goes round the earth.” “Different societies have different moralities.” “People will never agree on how best to organise society.” Statements like these can be heard and read in public debates and on social media. The course uses philosophical ideas to explore 1. that how we think, which moral values we think we should follow and what we think is the best society to live in varies between individuals, cultures and historical periods 2. that it is not possible to reach agreement and 3. that if we all agreed our societies would be less vibrant and less worth living in. This is an introductory course, so no previous knowledge of Philosophy is expected.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:4:45pm - 6:45pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Bettina LangeCourse code:Q00016351How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£75.60
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Craft: Story sacks- Bringing Books to Life
Welcome to our enchanting Story Sacks Creation Course! This immersive course is designed for any craft enthusiast who wants to bring children's books to life in an engaging and interactive way. This hands-on course is perfect for anyone who loves to make story time more engaging and educational. Plan and create a unique bag that holds all your themed activities and materials. Plan and create a unique bag that holds all your themed activities and materials. By the end of the course, you will have created your own story sacks, filled with delightful activities and resources to make reading time a magical experience for children. These story sacks make amazing gifts!
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Briardale house (Blyth)
Briardale Road
Blyth
NE24 5ANTutor:Elaine SwanCourse code:Q00018751How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:22 sessionsLocation:Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JTTutor:Linda AttridgeCourse code:Q00015824How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:4 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:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Thu 06/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:34 sessionsLocation:Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JTTutor:Linda AttridgeCourse code:Q00015841How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Meditation and Mindfulness
Leading a busy life leaves little room for calm and relaxation. This can make it hard for us to wind down and enjoy the present. But finding these moments of calm is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health.
This meditation and mindfulness course is ideal if you want to learn to relax, be present, and alleviate stress in your life.
Meditation courses teach us to recognise the importance of conscious thought in our everyday lives. Develop concentration strategies to help focus your mind. Understand the principles of mindfulness. Learn to block out intrusive thoughts and enjoy the present moment.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 20/11/2024Times:6:45pm - 8:45pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nerissa FieldsCourse code:Q00010427How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £59.20
British Novels in the 70s and 80s (Part 1)
This course will consider and analyse the following authors
and their texts. These are:
Magnus - George Mackay Brown.
Border Country - Raymond Williams.
They - Kay Dick.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - John Le Carre.
Waterland - Graham Swift.
These texts will provide a window into the different regions of
Britain during two decades of major change in the social fabric and
political nature of Britain, though several of our texts will trace
these changes back to the earlier part of the twentieth century,
and in doing so, we will encounter themes of identity, class and
the decline of Empire.
There will be much to prompt discussion and challenge our
assumptions.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:2:15pm - 4:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Rose House (London)
70 Barnes High Street
London
SW13 9LDTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017363How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Literature: Shakespeare and Philosophy
It has been said that Shakespeare wrote with the spirit of a poet and the acuteness of a philosopher and through this fascinating course you will examine the links between his works and philosophy This is a beginner’s course which enables new or refreshed learning of the Shakespeare’s timeless plots, interesting characters and key themes in his witty comedies and profound tragedies. While examining how Shakespeare depicts ancient yet modern ideas of power, ambition, revenge, love, good, evil, mercy and despair in drama, memorable imagery and poetic lines.
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Dates:Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:10:15am - 12:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Castle Methodist Church (Colchester)
Maidenburgh Street
Colchester
CO1 1TTTutor:David SharpCourse code:Q00018371How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00