Language & culture
These culture workshops and short courses will allow you to delve deeper into the culture, helping you improve your intercultural competence. If you are already doing a language course with us, taking an additional course on a specific culture-related topic will greatly help you extend your knowledge and discover literature, music, art, politics as well as customs and traditions.
27 courses available
- French 2 upper: improve your speaking at a gentle pace
Are you taking a gentle pace course but still struggle with speaking in groups? Would you like to improve your confidence and make more contributions in conversations? This gentle pace short course will give you the foundations to become a more fluent speaker.
Please note that this course takes place on alternate Thursdays:
- course LFW73 will take place on 12.02.26,26.02.26,12.03.26 and 26.03.26
- course LFW74 will take place on 07.05.26,21.05.26,04.06.26 and 18.06.26
- course LFW69 will take place on 08.10.26,22.10.26,19.11.26 and 03.12.26
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - French 3 upper: conversationCome and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
Spanish 3: one season, one painting: otoñoEn estos talleres dedicados a las cuatro estaciones vamos a activar nuestros sentidos: vista, oido, olfato y gusto. Ven a practicar tu español mientras intercambiamos las sugestiones, impresiones y sentimientos que nos evoca una pintura.
Ideal for students who have done 3 or 4 years of Spanish, and are looking to practise more talking and listening skills, as well as develop their knowledge of art.Keeley Street
Tue 27 Oct 2026Pablo Sanchez-GarciaFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00- Spanish pronunciation through songs
Whether you just like to sing, are an experienced singer or just like listening to / dancing to songs in Spanish, this course is for anyone who would like to improve their Spanish pronunciation while enjoying beautiful songs from different Spanish-speaking countries.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Spanish 1/2: Spanish and Latin-American voices
Join this engaging beginner-level Spanish workshop as we explore the lives and achievements of interesting Spanish-speaking people from Spain and Latin America.
Through simple Spanish activities, discussions, and cultural insights, learners will build their vocabulary while developing a deeper understanding of the rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. This workshop is designed to spark curiosity, broaden perspectives, and inspire students to learn more about the people and places behind the language. Perfect for beginners, this interactive session will help students grow in confidence, cultural awareness, and enthusiasm for Spanish. ¡Vamos a explorar! (Let's explore!)
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - French film matinée
The French Film matinées are a chance to find out more about French cinema in the college. The films will be presented by tutor Stéphanie Radet.
On course EVLFW33, the film we will be watching is au revoir là-haut d'Albert Dupontel (2017), a French historical war drama that follows the story of Edouard Péricourt and Albert Maillard, two soldiers who met during World War I.
On course LFW34, the film we will be watching is inspired by the 2005 riots in Paris, les Misérables, directed by Ladj Ly. The film follows Stéphane (Damien Bonnard), a recent transplant to the impoverished suburb of Montfermeil, as he joins the local anti-crime squad. Working alongside his unscrupulous colleagues Chris (Alexis Manenti) and Gwada (Djebril Zonga), Stéphane struggles to maintain order amidst the mounting tensions between local gangs. When an arrest turns unexpectedly violent, the three officers must reckon with the aftermath and keep the neighbourhood from spiralling out of control.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Spanish film matinee
This Spanish Film Matinee is a chance to find out more about Spanish speaking cinema at the college. The film will be presented by one of our wonderful Spanish tutors and there will be a discussion afterwards.
The film we will be watching is También la lluvia, (2010), directed by Icíar Bollaín and starring Gabriel Garcia Bernal, Luis Tosar and Karra Elejada. Set in 2000, it tells the story of a Mexican filming crew who travel to Cochabamba, Bolivia, to shoot a film about Columbus and get entangled in the Cochabamba protests against the privatisation of water. Mixing fiction and real events, this acclaimed drama will be a great setting to discuss themes of imperialism and social justice, as well as to discover more about Latin American history in a larger sense.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - French 2 upper: focus on listening and speaking
This skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of French and aims to train you on strategies you can apply to listen more effectively to spoken French in a variety of different contexts. You will also look at elements of French pronunciation to give you a better idea of how French is spoken.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Japanese: writing for beginners part 1Come and improve your knowledge of the basic Japanese writing system, Hiragana and Katakana. Suitable if you are studying Japanese at beginners level.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
- Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation through songs
You may like to sing Brazilian songs, to yourself or in public, or you may just like listening to songs in Brazilian Portuguese; either way, this course is for you if you would like to improve your Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation while enjoying songs from this beautiful country.
Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - French 3 upper: an insider's guide to France
From Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Marseille and Bordeaux, to Nantes, we will learn what makes each of these places unique, and how you can prepare your visit .
A compact workshop, full of tips and useful vocabulary, covering everything you need to know, from aspects of history and culture, to local specialties, hidden gems, short itineraries and so much more!Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced) x mas specialCome to this one off German for German opera lovers x mas special in the heart of London.
Keeley Street
Mon 14 Dec 2026Katja ParmarFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - French 3 lower: conversation
Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French speaking countries' TV programmes, radio programmes , newspapers and magazines.
Keeley Street
Wed 13 Jan 2027Michel WillameFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00 - Japanese etiquette
Travel with confidence and cultural insight!
Ever wondered how to bow correctly, what to say when entering a shrine, or the polite way to enjoy a meal in Japan? This immersive workshop introduces you to the essential customs and etiquette that shape Japanese society. Perfect for travelers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Japan’s traditions.Keeley Street
Sat 23 Jan 2027Chikako NakagawaFull fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Spanish 3: one season, one painting: inviernoEn estos talleres dedicados a las cuatro estaciones vamos a activar nuestros sentidos: vista, oido, olfato y gusto. Ven a practicar tu español mientras intercambiamos las sugestiones, impresiones y sentimientos que nos evoca una musica, un color o una pintura.
Ideal for students who have done 3 or 4 years of Spanish, and are looking to practise more talking and listening skills, as well as develop their knowledge of art.Keeley Street
Fri 29 Jan 2027Anna Riera MoraFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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