Latin American season
Covering about 13% of the land surface of earth, Latin America is home to nearly two thirds of a billion people today and is understood to encompass South America, Central America, the Mexican part of North America and the Spanish-speaking parts of the Caribbean. Additionally, Latin America holds global historical, cultural, social, economic, and agricultural significance.
Please join us as we explore various aspects of Latin America’s contribution to the world today.
Whether you want to learn more about the Amazon Rainforest, Latin American music and dance or its history & culture, we have a wide range of courses spanning this fascinating area of the world.
Check out our blog post on What is Latin America? Frequently Asked Questions
- Latin America Tuesday Lates with Anna Grimaldi: Indigenous Voices from Latin AmericaCourse start date: Tue 23 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna GrimaldiThis session explores the rise of indigenous voices in Latin American politics and society from the mid-20th century.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1
Course start date: Mon 13 Jul 2026 (and 16 other dates)Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: María IsaltLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course is taught in Spanish with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 1 courses, and if you already speak a Romance language fluently, you may want to check our Spanish rápidamente: module 1 courses.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish 4/5: música y protesta en América latina Course start date: Wed 22 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pilar Villanueva MartinezDescubre el vínculo entre la música y las protestas de América latina en este impactante curso que estudia y analiza diferentes estilos musicales, con una variedad de artistas de México, Guatemala, Chile, Puerto Rico, Colombia y más.
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).
This course will be delivered online in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Brazilian Portuguese: The music of Brazil: samba, bossa nova and more Course start date: Sat 25 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Claudia CerbinoDiscover the rich cultural and geographical diversity which have influenced Brazilian popular music and learn about the wide variety of Brazil's musical styles both past and present.In English with some Portuguese.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Argentine Tango: introduction Course start date: Sun 2 Aug 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana PegorerAn introduction to the fundamentals of this famous partner dance, where you will learn and practice in a supportive and fun environment. This session is part of a series of one-day workshops. You can join more than one if you wish, as the content facilitation will vary. These playful explorations emphasise posture, connection, and coordination, and provide a practice space for like-minded enthusiasts. Suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience. No partner needed – come alone, with a partner or with friends.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £34.00 - Return to Brazilian Portuguese (lower intermediate)Course start date: Wed 23 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Claudia CerbinoIf you have learned Brazilian Portuguese in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your lower intermediate language skills. You will review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 2 upper course.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - China and Africa Course start date: Tue 29 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maisa EdwardsThis course studies the evolution of Chinese involvement in Africa, from the 1950s to the present day. Themes explored include diplomatic and defence relations, trade and commerce, politics and ideology.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Afro Cuban percussion Course start date: Sat 3 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vee OkaforExplore the vibrant world of Afro Cuban percussion in this welcoming course for beginner and intermediate players. Learn to play congas, bongos, timbales, claves and more while discovering how these infectious rhythms can enhance everything from salsa to funk, rock to samba.
.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Literary translation in practice (Portuguese into English)Course start date: Tue 27 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christina BaumDo you enjoy reading in Portuguese and writing in English? Are you interested in the similarities and differences between English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures? Do you have a particular interest and/or background in literature, especially literature in other languages? Would you like to see if you have a special knack for translation, perhaps with a view to doing it professionally? Come and join this interactive translation course to hone your translation skills.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 2/3: Un viaje por la Patagonia argentina Course start date: Sat 14 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneDiscover the beauty of the outstanding of Argentinian Patagonia, the region defined by its dramatic landscapes, jagged peaks, pristine rivers and incredible wildlife. In this workshop we will explore the three main districts (The Lake District, Atlantic and Southern Patagonia) and their historic aspects. We will also touch in the Welsh culture heritage that can be found in small towns such as Trelew.
This will be an informative workshop done in Spanish. You should have an elementary level of the language (at least an A2 level, i.e at least Spanish 2 upper).Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation through songs Course start date: Sat 21 Nov 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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 - Protesting to the Beat: music and revolution in Latin America Course start date: Sat 12 Dec 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pilar Villanueva MartinezExplore how sound shapes resistance in Latin America, engaging with race, class, gender, and more. Analyse sound as a form of power contestation present in performance, literature, and politics.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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