What do J.R.R. Tolkien, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Amy Adams have in common? They’re all historical linguists!* Learn about the history of language in a 75-minute introductory class on Historical Linguistics. Together, we will explore how this field has developed, and the changing meanings of words and language. This class is suitable for people who have never heard of …
Want to learn Spanish but you are not sure if it is for you? Try this class designed for people who have no prior knowledge of Spanish beyond ‘Hola!’ Start your Spanish language journey with this fun taster and learn to introduce yourself, numbers, letters and more! What will we cover? Basic Introductions Numbers Pets …
Whether you’ve been writing privately for years or haven’t written since your school days, this confidence-building course will guide you in accessing your creative voice. Don’t wait for the Muse to deign to visit – summon her when YOU want to write! This relaxed course will allow time for writing and interaction. What will we …
What’s It All about? We think we know how people speak – until we try to write it! There aretraps for the unwary… In this session you will refine your ability to hear how different people speak and to replicate those patterns in writing. What will we cover? Dialogue is one of the prime ways of ‘showing’ …
In the world of writing there’s a famous adage all writers know about how to produce powerful writing – Show, Don’t Tell. But for the everyday beginner, most of us don’t know how to implement that advice. In this session Liliane will focus on just this – exercises, activities and ideas to unwrap the mystery and have you writing vivid worlds …
This session will guide you through a series of writing exercises designed to help you create compelling fictional characters. How? Through an in-depth exploration of ‘character’ itself. What will we cover? People are multi-layered. In this class we will explore all those layers, from outward appearance to deepest values and secrets. By studying the character …
What do J.R.R. Tolkien, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Amy Adams have in common? They’re all historical linguists!* Learn about the history of language in a 75-minute introductory class on Historical Linguistics. Together, we will explore how this field has developed, and the changing meanings of words and language. This class is suitable for people who have never heard of …
To the uninitiated Cryptic Crosswords can seem impossible – best left to geniuses and people with too much time on their hands. Yet once taught the basics, you will find them addictive, satisfying and surprisingly accessible! After attending this class you will have all the tools needed to tackle any cryptic clue. And with a …
Did you know the period we think of as Ancient Egypt actually lasted close to 3,000 years!? Which can make it a daunting history to study. This crash course will give you an interesting foundation on the ancient civilisation of Egypt and its society, covering some of the well known names you may have encountered …
Bust the ‘talent myth’, overcome ‘writer’s block’, and learn three strategies that are guaranteed to produce powerful writing! Whether you’ve been writing privately for years or haven’t written since your school days, this confidence-building course will guide you in accessing your creative voice and learning how to maximise the impact of your written work. Don’t …
