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- Swedish 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lisa StridCome to join this lively course to practise and develop your elementary Swedish. Suitable if you have actively studied Swedish for a year recently.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Hindi 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Geeta SharmaLearn Hindi on this lively online course.
This course is an opportunity to continue developing and improving your knowledge of Hindi using a wide range of the topics and subjects that occur in everyday situations. Suitable if you have completed Hindi levels 1 and 2 (2 years of Hindi). Suitable if you have studied Hindi for a year or have an equivalent level.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Cornish 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickJoin our informative and fun online class for lower intermediate level learners of Cornish.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Danish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantBuild on your lower intermediate knoweldge of Danish on this fun, supportive and interactive online course.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Grammar for ancient languages: an introduction
Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin MurraySuitable for complete beginners of ancient languages. Become familiar with the key grammar terminology and concepts that will enhance your learning. Highly recommended if you are starting to learn an ancient or classical language. - Danish beginners: module 3Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantConsolidate and build on your Danish language skills and expand your knowledge of Danish traditions and culture. Suitable if you have done modules 1 and 2, or equivalent.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Russian beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayDive into the fascinating world of the Russian language on this interactive course. Whether you're looking to explore the rich and complex cultures of the Russian-speaking world or seeking out a new linguistic challenge, this course is designed to help you achieve your goals. Choose an in-person course in Covent Garden or a live online course.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Italian 3 upper: revision and consolidationCourse start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceA revision course for learners at an upper intermediate level who wish to brush up on the grammar and vocabulary they’ve covered so far on their Italian learning journey. If you feel like you could do with another look at some key grammar points, perhaps from a different angle, this course should get you feeling more confident about your grasp of Italian grammar. You'll also have opportunities to practise your speaking and listening skills to improve your fluency.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Scottish Gaelic post intermediate: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Morag TraynorPractice and improve your intermediate Gaelic in this lively online course, focusing on speaking and listening skills as well as Gaelic culture, poetry and music. Suitable if you have studied Gaelic for 2 to 3 years.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Danish beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantMake 2025 the year you start learning Danish! This friendly course for complete beginners and will introduce you to this fascinating Scandinavian language.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - Short story writing Course start date: Fri 2 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vicky GrutA hands-on introduction to the art of writing short stories. You will receive technical advice, creative exercises to generate ideas, and feedback to develop your writing skills.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - Chi Kung five elements: moving from the centre: all levels Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Heike ClarkeWould you like to add some stillness to your existing chi kung practice?
In this weekly course we will follow the support cycle of the five elements earth, metal, water, wood and fire. With a focus on earth and metal. We will slow down and connect to stillness, become more grounded, centred and relaxed, get a better energy flow and become more aware of ourselves, others and our surroundings. We will also do some standing and sitting meditation.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £146.00 - National GalleryCourse start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Leslie PrimoDiscuss a differently themed group of paintings each week in front of the pictures. An opportunity to understand our national collection in greater depth.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - The history of Western art in 100 paintingsCourse start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Julia MusgraveA chronological introduction to Western art from c.1250 to the present day, taught by looking at artworks in London’s galleries, and related materials.Full fee £679.00 Senior fee £543.00 Concession £441.00 - Swedish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yohanna JacobssonContinue for Swedish learning journey and build on your intermediate level language skills on this lively course.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00
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