Language, Literature & Culture

  • Whether planning a trip away or just wanting to learn about the beautiful French language, this course is for you. You will practice handy phrases, pronunciation and, most importantly, learn about the French culture! Monique, who is native French, will guide you through the basics to make you feel at home “En Francais, s’il vous plait!”

    French For Beginners with Monique Lavail

    Whether planning a trip away or just wanting to learn about the beautiful French language, this course is for you. You will practice handy phrases, pronunciation and, most importantly, learn about the French culture! Monique, who is native French, will guide you through the basics to make you feel at home “En Francais, s’il vous plait!”

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  • This course offers you a relaxed introduction to the German language as well as into life in German speaking countries. You will learn basic conversational skills, which are useful when travelling to German speaking countries, as well as basic reading and writing skills.

    German For Beginners with Steffi Kwiatkista

    This course offers you a relaxed introduction to the German language as well as into life in German speaking countries. You will learn basic conversational skills, which are useful when travelling to German speaking countries, as well as basic reading and writing skills.

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  • A continuation of the

    German- Level Two with Steffi Kwiatkista

    A continuation of the "German for Beginners-Level 1" course and for those who have some basic knowledge of German. Students will learn more reading, writing and conversational skills in a fun atmosphere.

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  • An introduction to the Indonesian language for travel, surfing, business or pleasure in the vast archipelago of Indonesia.  Enjoy becoming proficient in small talk, ordering food, numbers, bargaining and basic grammar via games, pair work, group activities, role plays and exercises. Most importantly, you will learn ‘how-to-learn’ the language. Selamat belajar.

    Indonesian For Beginners with Yvonne Jessup

    An introduction to the Indonesian language for travel, surfing, business or pleasure in the vast archipelago of Indonesia. Enjoy becoming proficient in small talk, ordering food, numbers, bargaining and basic grammar via games, pair work, group activities, role plays and exercises. Most importantly, you will learn ‘how-to-learn’ the language. Selamat belajar.

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  • A 6 week course for those who want to revise the basics and continue with Directions, Travel and Accommodation. You will broaden your ability to converse, as well as your understanding of the structure of the language. The enjoyment element of learning will continue. Selamat belajar lagi.

    Indonesian – Level Two with Yvonne Jessup

    A 6 week course for those who want to revise the basics and continue with Directions, Travel and Accommodation. You will broaden your ability to converse, as well as your understanding of the structure of the language. The enjoyment element of learning will continue. Selamat belajar lagi.

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  • Are you planning a trip to Italy? Would you like to learn this beautiful and musical language? Are you interested in the Italian culture? Then these classes may be just what you are looking for: a successful blend of language skills, travel tips and cultural insights. No prior knowledge required.

    Italian For Beginners with Giovanna Dalle Rive Carli

    Are you planning a trip to Italy? Would you like to learn this beautiful and musical language? Are you interested in the Italian culture? Then these classes may be just what you are looking for: a successful blend of language skills, travel tips and cultural insights. No prior knowledge required.

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  • A fun and friendly introduction to the Spanish language. The course will cover pronunciation, understanding and development of vocabulary, basic reading and conversation. Some homework is involved.

    Spanish For Beginners with Yolanda Santiago

    A fun and friendly introduction to the Spanish language. The course will cover pronunciation, understanding and development of vocabulary, basic reading and conversation. Some homework is involved.

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  • This is a continuation of the Spanish for Beginners course or for those who have a basic knowledge of Spanish. Yolanda extends her students’ reading, vocabulary and conversational abilities.

    Spanish – Level 2 with Yolanda Santiago

    This is a continuation of the Spanish for Beginners course or for those who have a basic knowledge of Spanish. Yolanda extends her students’ reading, vocabulary and conversational abilities.

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  • Este curso es para personas que tienen ya cierto dominio de la lengua española y desean practicar y aumentar su vocabulario, habilidades para conversar, leer, escribir y mejorar su entendimiento de la gramatica española. Las clases se desarrollaran en un ambiente divertido, informal e interactivo y el aprendizaje sera a traves de lecturas, musica, juegos y recetas de cocina

    Spanish Conversation with Yolanda Santiago

    Este curso es para personas que tienen ya cierto dominio de la lengua española y desean practicar y aumentar su vocabulario, habilidades para conversar, leer, escribir y mejorar su entendimiento de la gramatica española. Las clases se desarrollaran en un ambiente divertido, informal e interactivo y el aprendizaje sera a traves de lecturas, musica, juegos y recetas de cocina

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  • Do you work in a community or health organisation, school, or private practice? Do you have time in your work supporting others to reflect on your work? Reflection is vital for the health and well being of workers and organisations.  Learn how to use creative reflective writing to nourish your soul and enjoy your creativity.

    Creative Reflective Writing For Professional Development with Annie Barrett

    Do you work in a community or health organisation, school, or private practice? Do you have time in your work supporting others to reflect on your work? Reflection is vital for the health and well being of workers and organisations. Learn how to use creative reflective writing to nourish your soul and enjoy your creativity.

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  • Everyone has a distinctive speaking voice and the same is true of our 'writer's voice' .  During this course you will develop your own unique writing style. You may even discover you have several 'voices'...

    Find Your Writer’s Voice with Jane Abercrombie

    Everyone has a distinctive speaking voice and the same is true of our 'writer's voice' . During this course you will develop your own unique writing style. You may even discover you have several 'voices'...

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  • Though spellbinding in its effects, creative writing itself isn’t magical. Whether you’ve always wanted to write and not known where to start or just want to start scribbling, we’ll make a beginning. Take a peep at attitudes affecting creativity and at what stops us writing. We’ll then plunge headlong into sorting story ideas, writing outlines and first drafts, revising and editing.

    First Words with Barbara Nathan

    Though spellbinding in its effects, creative writing itself isn’t magical. Whether you’ve always wanted to write and not known where to start or just want to start scribbling, we’ll make a beginning. Take a peep at attitudes affecting creativity and at what stops us writing. We’ll then plunge headlong into sorting story ideas, writing outlines and first drafts, revising and editing.

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  • Learn to be real, raw and authentic rather than perfect, polished and

    Free Your Inner Speaker with Geraldine Barkworth

    Learn to be real, raw and authentic rather than perfect, polished and "powerpointed" in front of any group. If you feel your life, career and business are held back by a fear of public speaking, this professional and gentle course provides safe, hands on experience within a small group.

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  • Learn the fascinating art of handwriting analysis, an invaluable tool for teachers, parents and anyone interested in the outward expression of the human psyche.  You will create a discerning and perceptive image of the writer, using your artistic and intuitive faculties, as well as learning established techniques of form analysis.

    Handwriting Analysis with Christo Brett

    Learn the fascinating art of handwriting analysis, an invaluable tool for teachers, parents and anyone interested in the outward expression of the human psyche. You will create a discerning and perceptive image of the writer, using your artistic and intuitive faculties, as well as learning established techniques of form analysis.

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  • In a supportive environment, experience yourself going deeper through writing, finding hidden gems that are insightful and then explore the themes and links that emerge. Use creative reflective writing to nourish your soul and enjoy your creativity. In this course Annie marries her passion for creative writing with her counselling experience and helps you to shine light on the wisdom in your stories.

    Tumbling Words – Emerging Wisdom with Annie Barrett

    In a supportive environment, experience yourself going deeper through writing, finding hidden gems that are insightful and then explore the themes and links that emerge. Use creative reflective writing to nourish your soul and enjoy your creativity. In this course Annie marries her passion for creative writing with her counselling experience and helps you to shine light on the wisdom in your stories.

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  • In this short course you will learn a simple formula to help you structure your essays.   Although the content of the essay is important, it is its structure that determines the effectiveness of communication.    Ideal for mature-age students returning to uni and high-school leavers.   Course cost includes a copy of the manual – Writing Essays: A Formula For Distinction.

    Writing Essays: A Formula For Distinction with Teeya Blatt

    In this short course you will learn a simple formula to help you structure your essays. Although the content of the essay is important, it is its structure that determines the effectiveness of communication. Ideal for mature-age students returning to uni and high-school leavers. Course cost includes a copy of the manual – Writing Essays: A Formula For Distinction.

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  • This course was designed specifically for students who want to get a good handle on academic standards of writing before they start university.  APA and Harvard styles of referencing will be covered in depth during this course, as well as the use of the appropriate tone for academic writing, and how to correctly format research papers.

    Writing To University Standards with Teeya Blatt

    This course was designed specifically for students who want to get a good handle on academic standards of writing before they start university. APA and Harvard styles of referencing will be covered in depth during this course, as well as the use of the appropriate tone for academic writing, and how to correctly format research papers.

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  • Learn to write clearly and concisely with ABC (Accuracy, Brevity and Clarity).  These skills can be applied in different types (or genres) of writing eg: reports, essays, grant application, media releases, they are also the first principles of journalism.  This course will teach you how to apply these principles to achieve written clarity, organisation and conciseness.  You will be using computers in this class.

    ABC Of Writing with Helen Ester

    Learn to write clearly and concisely with ABC (Accuracy, Brevity and Clarity). These skills can be applied in different types (or genres) of writing eg: reports, essays, grant application, media releases, they are also the first principles of journalism. This course will teach you how to apply these principles to achieve written clarity, organisation and conciseness. You will be using computers in this class.

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  • Many students who learned The Essay Formula requested a more in-depth course covering the how-to of essay construction, the application of the Formula, and instruction on how to reference.  This course was created to meet those requests.  Students will be guided through the construction of an academic essay, from scratch to polish.

    Writing Essays – From Scratch To Polish with Teeya Blatt

    Many students who learned The Essay Formula requested a more in-depth course covering the how-to of essay construction, the application of the Formula, and instruction on how to reference. This course was created to meet those requests. Students will be guided through the construction of an academic essay, from scratch to polish.

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