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- Start Date: 16 Sep 2025End Date: 16 Sep 2025Tue (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05OnlineFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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What is the course about?
Short introduction to the Cornish language and culture in this beginner-level workshop.
What will we cover?
Greeting, introducing oneself, ordering 3 drinks and giving your phone number.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- say your name and ask someone else for theirs
- greet someone
- have gained an insight into basic Cornish grammar.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Complete beginners.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The session will be interactive. You will be encouraged to actively participate in pairs and group activities, to repeat words and sentences in Cornish and engage in a discovery activity.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Based on tutor's own material.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Cornish beginners, module 1 starting in September.
Dr. Gary Retallick Mathematics and Science Gary obtained his Phd in Philosophy of Physics from Kings College London in 2006. His thesis explored the physics of time, touching upon relativity, field equations, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and metaphysics. Gary began his teaching career in computing, going on to teach philosophy for the WEA and Mary Ward Centre, and physics and mathematics at both Birkbeck College London and the Open University. He currently teaches various science related courses, spanning topics in physics, chemistry and mathematics, at City Lit. Languages - Cornish Aside from his career in Science, Gary has an ongoing interest in languages, in particular Cornish, the language of his ancestors. He began studying Cornish at City Lit in 1998, and after passing the grade three Cornish exam with distinction he started to assist his tutor, Jo P'rhys. After a number of years as language assistant to the class, Gary was formally appointed as teacher of the Cornish beginners class, allowing Jo to concentrate on the higher level classes. Gary now teaches both the beginners and lower intermediate classes.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.