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Literature: Dutch Short Stories
This five week course will introduce you to an often neglected area of the European short story, this being stories from the Netherlands. Each of the five stories can be found in The Penguin Book of Dutch Short Stories, which is the text we will work from.
The stories for consideration and analysis are:
Young Titans - Nescio.
The Sirens - Maria Dermout.
The Portrait - Hella Haasse.
Paula - Cees Nooteboom.
Sunrise Day - Margriet De Moor.
The course will involve lectures, discussions and advice on further research into the subject. Each session will dissect a narrative and relate its context, meaning and style.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:4:00pm - 6:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017912How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Creative Writing: Creative Writing Workshop – Fiction, Poetry and Memoirs
We will cover all forms of writing – fiction, including novels, short stories and plays, also poetry, autobiography and memoirs. The aim is to help develop and channel your writing ability, whether as a hobby or for publication. We will discuss many aspects of writing, foster the use of imagination, and read your work in a constructive and friendly setting. The emphasis is on individual development. This course is suitable for improvers and beginners. All you need is an interest in developing and enjoying your writing skills.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stella StockerCourse code:Q00018502How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Creative Writing: Show and Tell
This workshop will re-examine the golden rule in creative writing “Show don’t tell.” With published extracts from a variety of genres, both fiction and creative non- fiction, you will see what is meant by effective showing. How emotions, thoughts, reactions are described rather than explained to make the story so much more engaging. You’ll learn how to apply this to your work with great effect. Rather than ‘don’t tell’ you’ll learn where telling and summary are essential for pace and plot. This course is intended for those who have some experience of creative writing.
This course is funded by the Education Skills and Funding Agency.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 29/01/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00019789How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £22.20
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking and Listening (Pre-entry)
This is a Pre-entry ESOL course which will give you some skills to communicate some basic ideas in English. Through a range of activities, you will develop skills to help you improve your all your four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on speaking and listening activities.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 14/05/2025Location:Community House (London)
311 Fore Street
London
N9 0PZCourse code:Q00011784How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Pre Entry ESOL: Reading
Develop your speaking and listening skills with this non-accredited course. This English course is for speakers of other languages and is a face-to-face class in a local centre. This ESOL Speaking & Listening course helps people who want to inprove their basic English. It will help you gain confidence to communicate in everyday situations and be part of your community. What we will cover: - Asking for and giving basic personal details/information, asking for help, talking about likes, dislikes and feelings, and following instructions.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Fri 11/04/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Barnardos Family Hub
Corbett Street
Smethwick
B66 3PXTutor:Chadney ChoudhuryCourse code:Q00015606How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Creative Writing: 'Roots' Creative Writing: Structure & Point-of-View
Practice techniques for creating short stories, true or untrue in fortnightly sessions. We'll apply the principles of short fiction to our writing, with the focus this term on thinking about how point-of-view impacts on structure. There will be writing exercises, discussions, an optional weekly homework task and feedback. Guidance on feedback techniques will be provided. The course content has flexibility, and will be adapted to suit the needs of the group. Suitable for improvers.
This course uses the same content as the other fortnightly class, Creative Writing: Structure & Point of View Q00012330, the Thursday evening course, Structure & Point-of-View, and the Friday morning course, Creative Writing: Structure & Point-of-View, therefore you need only enrol on to one of them.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Catherine HumphrisCourse code:Q00012725How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Creative Writing: Writing Your First Novel: Getting Started
You'll learn about the key pillars of creative writing, which will help you write effective fiction pieces, as well as create an effective creative writing practice.
Whether you want to write a novel, short stories, or just write for self-awareness and personal development, come along, and join the class, whether you consider yourself an absolute beginner or someone who has written a little in the past.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Craig RickardCourse code:Q00009230How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Creative Writing: Return of the Short Story
The short story is making a comeback - varied, rule-breaking and fun, interest in this once side-lined form is expanding. Writing a compelling short is a craft within itself and sometimes regarded as a ‘dark art’ - Does every word really need to count? When does the story really start? When should it end? We explore the varying forms, cross the genres and consider the outlets. There’s never been a better time to find inspiration and get motivated, if you have an idea for a story - now is the time.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Stephen Joseph Theatre (Scarborough)
Westborough
Scarborough
YO11 1JWTutor:Chris GeorgeCourse code:Q00020278How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: English for work
This course is suitable with learners who wish to improve their English to get ready to apply for a job, who are unemployed and looking for work and who also have English as a second language. Learners with English as a second language, who are looking for work and receiving benefits and aged 19 plus are eligible. If you are in receipt of work-related benefits. This course will help you to learn basic English to help you to work towards getting the job that you want. You will learn basic English that you can use to apply for jobs and prepare for interviews.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Samantha SinghCourse code:Q00016692How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
ESOL: Preparing for Work in the UK
Enhance your English skills and prepare for the UK job market with our ESOL: Preparing for Work in the UK course. Learn practical communication skills needed for job applications, interviews, and workplace interactions. Ideal for non-native speakers seeking employment in the UK.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Seetec
3A Greyfriars Way
Great Yarmouth
NR30 2QETutor:Alex CarroCourse code:Q00018640How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.00