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- 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 - 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 - French 3 lower: module 1 Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Daniel FernandezContinue improving your lower intermediate French on this online communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar and fluency.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - German advanced: Literatur und Konversation Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Friederike SchroederDieser Kurs konzentriert sich auf Literatur und Konversation: Lesetexte aus der modernen Literatur, Videoausschnitte, intensive Spracharbeit und viele Möglichkeiten zur Diskussion. Please note that this class meets fortnightly.This course is a small group tuiton.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - German advanced: Aktuelles aus den Medien Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tatjana PisarskiEin Kurs für Fortgeschrittene. Verfolgen Sie die neuesten Nachrichten und Berichte auf dem Bildschirm und in der Presse! Wir diskutieren, erweitern den Wortschatz und die Grammatikkenntnisse! C1/2.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Gentle Boxercise for Strength and Balance Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eveltos PagdadesA fun low impact, fresh approach to fitness. A cardiovascular based workout including balance, strength and stretch sections. This course is aimed at older adults, beginners and all levels.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - French 3 upper at a gentle pace: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Daniel FernandezDo you want to continue learning French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - French 4: small group conversationCourse start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronCome and join these small group conversation classes. Perfect to practise and consolidate your spoken French in a friendly environment. - Modern Greek 3 lower module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Florendia YiannoullouContinue building on your Greek language skills on this supportive and lively course. In-person and online classes available.
Suitable if you have completed Modern Greek 2 upper or equivalent (i.e. have studied Greek for 3 years recently).Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - Norwegian beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eva MorkesetLearn to speak Norwegian and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative online classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - 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 - Swedish 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lisa StridContinue to develop your intermediate Swedish on this course, with a focus on improving your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have studied Swedish for at least 3 years.
For continuing students: this course is the continuation of Swedish 3, module 3 (2024/2025) with Lisa Strid.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Short story writing Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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 £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £130.00 - Writing fantasy stories Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Victoria M. AdamsBuild fantastical worlds, fill them with compelling characters and learn how to structure innovative plotlines in this perfect introduction for those with a passion for fantasy.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £130.00 - Latin 2: module 1 Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jordan DyckSuitable if you have completed Latin 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. Improve your knowledge of Latin grammar and your ability to read and write Latin, as well as exploring Roman culture and history. Suitable if you have completed Latin 1 or have an equivalent knowledge.
Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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