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- Russian 4: art and cultureCourse start date: Wed 8 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eugeniya ClarkSuitable if you have completed Russian at Level 3, Level 4 or above. Learn Russian through this culturally immersive language course with the focus on Russian art. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills. There will be some writing assignments too.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Italian intermediate revisionCourse start date: Thu 9 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rosanna CarlàAn evening revision course for learners who have done about three years of Italian and who wish to brush up on the grammar covered so far. 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.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £159.00 - Spanish preparation for DELE B1Course start date: Thu 3 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenPrepare for the 'Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera B1'. The course does not include exam fees and each learner will be responsible for their own enrolment in the exam. Please note that you should have studied Spanish for about three years or have an equivalent level.
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another course, you will use a different book.Full fee £709.00 Senior fee £709.00 Concession £461.00 - Old English literatureCourse start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen PollingtonRead and analyse the language of some works in the Old English literature. This course is suitable for those students who have completed the level 1 and level 2 courses.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - French 5: La France au XXième siècle; Un évènement, un auteurCourse start date: Thu 9 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Frédéric FournierDans la lignée de Voltaire qui au XVIII siècle annonça la Révolution puis de Victor Hugo qui au XIX annonça la République, les écrivains Francais du XX siècle ne sont pas restés insensibles aux évènements de leur temps. Tous les ont commenté et beaucoup y ont participé. De l’entrée fracassante de Zola dans l’affaire Dreyfus avec son “J’accuse” suivie par le traumatisme de la 1 ere guerre mondiale véçu par Céline, Barbuse et Genevoix, l’engagement sur la question coloniale dans les années 30 avec Malraux, Gide et Duras, la résistance à l’occupation nazie des poètes Vercors, Éluard et Aragon, le conflit est-ouest avec la célèbre querelle de Sartre et de Camus, jusqu’aux année 60 et 70 ou l’engagement et la signature de pétitions deviendront la norme.
Le XX siècle restera celui de l’engagement des écrivains de des intellectuels. Ils nous a laissé quelques unes des plus belles pages de la littérature Francaise. Nous les découvrirons et les lirons ensemble.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Italian 3: practise and consolidate: module 1Course start date: Thu 9 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiQuesta classe di conversazione ti offre la possibilità di consolidare il tuo livello intermedio di italiano praticando e perfezionando I punti grammaticali studiati al livello 3. Adatto a chi frequenta un corso al livello 3 lower or 3 upper oppure a chi ha una conoscenza equivalente della lingua. Attenzione: le lezioni si svolgeranno a settimane alterne, cioè ogni quindici giorni.
Please note this course takes place every other week.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Russian 3: conversationCourse start date: Thu 9 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alla YoungRevise, consolidate and improve your listening and speaking skills on this lively course, which will help you communicate more confidently in Russian.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Italian 4/5: Storia della pittura italiana: Il MedioevoCourse start date: Thu 9 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ottavia CastellinaThe history of Western art cannot be understood without an understanding of the importance of Italian art. This short course, delivered in Italian, will introduce you to some of the major figures in the history of Italian art. The first module of 5 lessons will cover Medieval painting in Italy and each lesson will be devoted to a particular artist who is representative of their time. The course will be delivered online.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Black British LiteratureCourse start date: Thu 9 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
From Roman society to the present day, from the memoirs of Equiano to the experimental poetics of Kwesi Johnson, Black British writers have significantly impacted British literature, despite limited recognition.
Through an exploration of social, political and historical contexts, this course examines how diasporic writers decolonised genres and mapped their own metaphors onto the literary landscape.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Literary translation in practice (Spanish into English)Course start date: Thu 9 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Do you enjoy reading in Spanish and writing in English? Are you interested in the similarities and differences between the two cultures? Come and join this interactive translation course.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - The life and times of King James ICourse start date: Fri 10 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: William SterlingJames had been a king of Scotland for nearly his entire life before he made history in 1603, inheriting the throne of England and the possibility of a united Britain. However, he now faced the challenge of bringing two distinct kingdoms together under one crown. How did he navigate the rivalries, ambitions, and expectations of his new realm? Join us as we explore the life and reign of James VI & I, first monarch of both the kingdoms of Scotland and England.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Award in education and training (City & Guilds 6502) - blendedCourse start date: Sat 11 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Laila ShariffThe City & Guilds (6502) Award in Education and Training (blended) is an initial teacher training course ideal for anyone who teaches adult learners (or has some experience of teaching) in the Further Education and Adult and Community Learning sectors. We may also accept you if you have not taught before but have related work or voluntary experience. You will be asked to attend 4 Saturdays and 1 weekend - Saturdays: 12 and 19 October, 2 and 9 Nov; Weekend: 30 Nov & 1 Dec. Please note this course will be online except sessions 4 and 5 on 9 & 39 Nov Dec. You may also be asked to come in on 1 Dec. - French 2 upper: conversationCourse start date: Sat 11 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana AvramCome 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. Please note that this course takes place every other week.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Looking at winter treesCourse start date: Sat 11 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Letta JonesJoin Letta Jones for three tree identification walks in Regent’s Park. These walks will take place on Saturday morning. We will explore common trees, focussing on bark, twigs, leaves, outline, seeds and fruits, with the aim of giving you the confidence to get to know what to look for when identifying trees.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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