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Creative Writing: Advanced Creative Writing and Journaling for Wellbeing
Do you love writing and want to write for money and/or because it floats your boat and makes you happy? Then join like-minded writers in advancing your skills at memoir and fiction, poetic lyrics and drama for stage and screen. Writing can be done from home, though not in a vacuum and this is the perfect opportunity to bounce ideas around, gain insights and try things out.
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Dates:Sat 05/10/2024 -
Sat 14/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Sarah WardleCourse code:Q00017026How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Pre-Entry ESOL: Beginners Conversation Class - Brighton
This Pre-Entry Beginners English ESOL Conversation Class is designed for non-native speakers with little to no English proficiency. Held on Monday mornings in Brighton, East Sussex, this course offers a friendly and supportive environment for those starting their English language journey. The focus is on developing basic conversational skills, essential vocabulary, and simple sentence structures through interactive activities, group discussions, and role-plays. Ideal for building confidence in speaking and understanding English, the class encourages learners to practice and improve at their own pace. Join us to start communicating more effectively in English!
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Dates:Mon 07/10/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Jubilee Library
Jubilee Street
Brighton
BN1 1GETutor:Jane PerrinCourse code:Q00019312How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
History: The Decline of the Ottoman Empire 1800-1892
The once mighty Ottoman Empire lost some of its lustre during the 18th Century. After its armies reached the walls of Vienna in 1683 the boundaries of the Sublime Porte contracted in a series of military, diplomatic and economic reverses. This course considers the ways in which the Ottomans responded to a changing world in the 19th century, seeking to preserve their position within it. We examine questions of politics, religion, language, culture and economics whilst all the while having an eye towards the consequences for the region, Europe and the world then and now
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Dates:Mon 07/10/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024Times:6:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Laurie JohnstonCourse code:Q00017426How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Entry Level ESOL: ESOL Literature (E2/E3)
This ESOL Literature course is for E2/E3 students who want to improve their English. You will read and talk about different stories, poems, and parts of books. The course will help you understand what you read and learn new words. You will do fun activities, talk in groups, and write about what you read. This will help you get better at reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. The course is designed to make learning enjoyable and to help you feel more confident using English.
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Dates:Tue 08/10/2024 -
Tue 05/11/2024Times:12:15pm - 2:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017086How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
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History: The Decline of the Ottoman Empire 1800-1892
The once mighty Ottoman Empire lost some of its lustre during the 18th Century. After its armies reached the walls of Vienna in 1683 the boundaries of the Sublime Porte contracted in a series of military, diplomatic and economic reverses. This course considers the ways in which the Ottomans responded to a changing world in the 19th century, seeking to preserve their position within it. We examine questions of politics, religion, language, culture and economics whilst all the while having an eye towards the consequences for the region, Europe and the world then and now
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Dates:Wed 09/10/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Laurie JohnstonCourse code:Q00017441How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £80.00
Reading to Improve Fluency (Entry 1)
Welcome to our ‘Reading for Fluency’, course. This course focuses on improving fluency in English reading for ESOL Entry 1 students. Over 21 hours, students will practice reading simple texts such as short stories, articles, and everyday materials. Emphasis will be on developing reading speed, pronunciation, and understanding. Activities include reading aloud, group discussions, and comprehension exercises. By the end of the course, students will have enhanced their reading fluency and confidence, making it easier to understand and enjoy English texts.
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Dates:Mon 14/10/2024 -
Wed 06/11/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Saima UsmanCourse code:Q00017303How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Creative Writing: Shapes of Story: Tell it Slant
Dive into the different forms you can tell a story. We’ll look at braided stories, hermit crabs, list stories, epistolary and fragmentary forms across fiction and creative non fiction. Learn the techniques and appreciate the effects different shapes of a story can enhance your writing.
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Dates:Wed 16/10/2024 -
Wed 20/11/2024Times:10:00am - 11:30amDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00017745How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Literature: Classic American Short Stories
This day school focuses on three short stories from the American literary tradition by Alice Walker, Ernest Hemingway, and Edith Wharton. The session includes tutor presentations and group discussions about each story. Resources will be available before the session for pre- and post-session reflection. During the day, we will analyse specific excerpts and broader cultural contexts, exploring how fiction connects to the real world. Join us for an engaging exploration of these iconic American authors and their contributions to literature.
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Dates:Sat 19/10/2024 -
Sat 19/10/2024Times:10:30am - 4:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Norwich Millennium Library (Norwich)
Millennium Library
The Forum, Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1AWTutor:James ClarkeCourse code:Q00017993How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £25.20
Creative Writing: Weekend Bootcamp: Essentials of story!
Over 5 hours in one weekend, you’ll set a daily achievable goal, refresh an element of story craft through the tutor’s stimulating exercises and extracts from published texts and write! We’ll immerse ourselves in short and longer writing exercises and get feedback from the tutor and peers when you share in pairs.
Imagine the amount of work and momentum you’ll build over these two mornings. Set yourself up for success.
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Dates:Sat 19/10/2024 -
Sun 20/10/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00019288How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £21.00
History: Irish History in 10 documents
This day school looks at a thousand years of Irish history through ten important historical documents. Through close study of the sources, we will attempt to shed light on the momentous events, personalities and trends in this most fascinating story. We will start in the twelfth century and from there move forward until we reach the twentieth century. Throughout we will not only consider the sources themselves and the history they reveal but also consider issues of reliability, provenance and authenticity. By the end of the school, we should have deepened our knowledge and understanding of Irish history and our ability to interrogate historical records
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Dates:Tue 29/10/2024 -
Tue 29/10/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TGTutor:Laurie JohnstonCourse code:Q00018859How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £18.00