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Literature: Selected plays by Aristophanes
Aristophanes (c.450-388 BCE) writing in the Fifth Century is regarded as the key author in Ancient Greek comedy. His plays will be studied, read and workshopped. We shall look at how his plays might be put on, and staged today. His plays often have structures similar to a sketch show and he uses many comic devices still popular with comedians today. His plays are a little rude though (sometimes very rude). We shall look at how he creates his comic characters and situations. We shall discuss the issues that he wants to write about and consider if these are still relevant to a modern audience trying to make sense of the political and social world today. Over ten weeks, two to three plays will be discussed and workshopped to appreciate the various theatrical devices that Aristophanes often uses.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Greenleaf Centre (Walthamstow)
67-69 Greenleaf Road
Walthamstow
E17 6QPTutor:Thomas CroweCourse code:Q00017605How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Literature: Books for the Soul: Reading for Wellbeing
Books for the Soul: Reading for Wellbeing
Do you love the enchanted world of stories?
Remember how hearing stories read aloud made you warm and happy?
Yes? Then this is the course for you.
A friendly, gentle reading and self-discovery circle. The power of shared reading is good for the soul.
Come discover modern fiction and true stories on heart-warming themes like friendship, community, hope, love and food.
Each week we’ll read and reflect on the story, on our own lives. We’ll share and tell our own tales, from books we read as children, from stories of our own lives.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 18/02/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:The Good Story
45 St Leonards Road
Bexhill
TN40 1JATutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00020132How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.80
Beginners Ukrainian
Would you like to start learning how to speak in Ukrainian? Would you like to communicate with your friends or colleagues who speak the language? Then this is the course for you.
This is the basic course which runs for 8 weeks so you can learn the basics of the language.
You do not have to do any assessments to join the course as this is for beginners.
You will be taught by a qualified tutor who was born in Ukraine and has lived in the UK teaching English for a number of years.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 11/03/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Olena KovalenkoCourse code:Q00019099How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £59.20
Literature: The Literature of Migration
Migration always brings a story. Whether migration stems from joyful exploration and curiosity, or is the result of loss, coercion or danger, each narrative tells us something new. In this course, we will be considering the portrayal of migration, the many contexts which lead to authors writing about migration, and how other themes are bound in with this idea. In our discussions together, we will be considering a wide range of texts and genres from across the ages, and working to expand our understanding of such a fundamental experience.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Clare JacksonCourse code:Q00018507How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
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:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Film Studies: 5 Forgotten Gems of French Cinema
A friendly and accessible course looking at a selection of 5 films from France, we examine, have fun and discuss a selection of often overlooked works from France, some classic and some more modern. A selection of ‘convention breakers’, you may wonder why you’ve never seen. This course aims to promote knowledge, understanding, appreciation and confidence regarding film and cinema in general, whilst also aiding our critical thinking and well-being in general. We consider running themes, artistic intentions, critical and audience appeal then and now. Identifying differing techniques and approaches, historical context; whilst also highlighting specialist language and terminology: developing communication skills and confidence in delivering informed feedback.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:George CromackCourse code:Q00020080How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Entry Level ESOL: English Communication Skills - Entry 2
This ESOL class focuses on developing everyday English communication skills for non-native speakers. Students will practice speaking, listening, reading and writing through interactive activities and real-life scenarios. This includes topics such as, shopping, transport, dining out and public places.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Heena AjmalCourse code:Q00019238How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £81.40
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:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola TorodeCourse code:Q00019789How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £22.20
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:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Tue 13/05/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:18 sessionsLocation:FAST Community Point Resource Centre (Ma
551 Cheetham Hill Road
Manchester
M8 9HZTutor:Shahnaz AhmedCourse code:Q00020555How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00