Language Courses
Embark on your journey to learn French with this engaging beginners course. Perfect for those with little or no previous knowledge, this course covers essential language skills for everyday situations, including greetings, introductions, ordering food, and asking for directions. Led by an experienced tutor, you’ll build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, all in a friendly and supportive environment. Join us and start your path to mastering French!
Dates: Mondays 06/01 – 31/03
Time: :10 – 11.30am
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £135
Concession: £30
Enhance your fluency and deepen your understanding of French with this Upper Intermediate course. Designed for those with a solid foundation in the language, this course will help you expand your vocabulary, refine grammar, and improve conversational skills on a wide range of topics. Through engaging discussions, reading, and listening exercises, you’ll gain confidence in expressing yourself more naturally and accurately. Join us to take your French proficiency to the next level in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Dates: Mondays 06/01 – 31/03
Time: 1.15 – 2.45pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £135
Concession: £30
Designed for those with a strong command of the French language, this Advanced French course will refine your skills to a near-native level. Focused on mastering complex grammar, expanding vocabulary, and perfecting pronunciation, the course offers in-depth study through advanced reading, writing, and speaking exercises. Engage with sophisticated texts, participate in detailed discussions, and improve your ability to express nuanced ideas fluently. Join us to further elevate your French proficiency in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Dates: Mondays 06/01 – 31/03
Time: 3.15 – 4.45pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £135
Concession: £30
Start your Spanish language journey with this Beginners course, perfect for those with little or no prior knowledge. You’ll learn essential vocabulary and grammar to help you navigate everyday conversations, from greetings to ordering food and asking for directions. With a focus on practical communication skills, this course will help you gain confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment.
Dates: Fridays 10/01 – 04/04
Time: 10 – 11.30am
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £135
Concession: £30
Build on your foundational Spanish skills with this Lower Intermediate course. Designed for those who have a basic understanding of the language, this course will help you expand your vocabulary, improve your grammar, and boost your confidence in speaking. Through interactive lessons focusing on everyday situations, you’ll develop your listening, reading, and conversational skills, enabling you to communicate more effectively in Spanish. Join us and take the next step in your language learning journey!
Dates: Thursdays 09/01 - 03/04
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £135
Concession: £30
Take your Spanish to the next level with this Upper Intermediate course, designed for learners with a solid foundation in the language. You will deepen your understanding of grammar, expand your vocabulary, and refine your speaking and listening skills through engaging activities and real-world scenarios.
This course will enhance your ability to express yourself with greater fluency and accuracy, preparing you for more complex conversations and a wider range of situations in Spanish-speaking environments.
Dates: Fridays 10/01 – 04/04
Time: 12 – 1.30pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £135
Concession: £30
British Sign Language Level 1 Overview
The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 course offers an introduction to the fundamental principles and vocabulary of BSL, providing participants with the skills and confidence to communicate effectively using sign language. Designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of BSL, this course aims to develop basic signing skills, promote deaf awareness, and foster an inclusive and accessible learning environment. Through a combination of practical exercises, interactive activities, and group discussions, participants will learn essential BSL signs, practice signing fluently, and gain an appreciation for deaf culture and communication.
Unit 101:
- Topics: Meeting people, using numbers, weather, transport, and directions.
- Assessment: Internally marked by the BSL tutor. This involves a recorded video clip of a basic conversation between the tutor and learner lasting up to 5 minutes.
Unit 102:
- Topics: Describing people, animals, and objects; using numbers; interests and activities; food and drink.
- Assessment: Externally marked by Signature. This involves a recorded video clip of a 4 to 5-minute conversation between the tutor and learner, based on a topic chosen by the learner.
Unit 103:
- Topics: Getting around/directions, sharing information, weather, and using numbers.
- Assessment: Externally marked by Signature. This involves a recorded video clip of a 4 to 5-minute conversation between the tutor and learner, based on a topic chosen by the learner.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of all assessments, learners will receive a British Sign Language Level One certificate from Signature, typically within 6 weeks.
Dates: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: Guildhall West Wing, London EC2V 7HH
Course Fee: £450
Exam Fees: £373
British Sign Language Level 2 Overview
This Level 2 Certificate qualification in British Sign Language is designed to enable learners to develop their skills to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in a range of everyday situations. The qualification will allow learners to participate in longer and more varied conversations than at Level 1. The course will develop communication in BSL about real life, routine, and daily experiences. The learner will be able to deal with most routine communication and have enough understanding of grammar to cope with some non-routine communication. Learners should be taught a number of regional variations in sign language. The specification has been designed to be consistent with the National Language Standards at Level 2.
Unit 201:
- Theme: Everyday Conversation.
- Assessment: Externally marked by Signature through a receptive video clip assessment. Learners will answer multiple-choice questions during this exam.
Unit 202:
- Themes: Food & Drink, Travel & Holidays, Shopping & Spending.
- Assessment: Externally marked by Signature. This involves a recorded video clip of a 4 to 5-minute conversation between the tutor and learner, based on a topic chosen by the tutor on the day.
Unit 203:
- Themes: Food & Drink, Travel & Holidays, Shopping & Spending.
- Assessment: Externally marked by Signature. This involves a recorded video clip of a 6 to 7-minute conversation between the tutor and learner, based on a topic chosen by the tutor on the day.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of all assessments, learners will receive a British Sign Language Level Two certificate from Signature, typically within 4 weeks. For more detailed information on the BSL Level 2 qualification and expectations, please refer to the attached qualification specification.
Dates: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: Guildhall West Wing, London EC2V 7HH
Course Fee: £850
Exams Fee: £465
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