Language Courses
A beginner French course focusing on pronunciation, greetings and simple conversation.
Progression route: Intermediate French.
Term: Autumn
Dates: Mondays, 14 December – 7 December 2026
Time: :11am – 12.30pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £150
Concession: £75
Builds confidence in French through everyday conversation topics such as food, directions and social interactions.
Progression route: Advanced French.
Term: Autumn
Dates: Mondays, 14 September – 7 December 2026
Time: 1.15 – 2.45pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £150
Concession: £75
Develops more advanced French speaking and listening linked to culture, work and opinions.
Progression route: further language study or conversation classes.
Term: Autumn
Dates: Mondays, 14 December – 7 December 2026
Time: 3.15 – 4.45pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £150
Concession: £75
Perfect for complete beginners as well as those with a little previous experience of Spanish. This friendly and supportive course provides a solid foundation in the language, focusing on essential vocabulary, grammar and accurate pronunciation.
Through role-plays, interactive activities and plenty of speaking practice, learners will build confidence and develop their conversational skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Progression route: Elementary Spanish
Term: Autumn
Dates: Thursdays, 17 September – 10 December 2026
Time: 5 – 6.30pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: £150
Concession: £75
Designed for learners with a basic knowledge of Spanish who are ready to progress further. The course begins with a revision of key language foundations before introducing the past tense and expanding vocabulary and communication skills. Lessons are interactive, practical and encourage learners to use Spanish with increasing confidence.
This is a full year accredited course. An examination will be sat at the end.
Progression route: Intermediate Spanish
Term: Autumn
Dates: Fridays, 18 September – 9 July 2026
Time: 10 – 11.30am
Venue: Online
Fee per term: Fully Funded (Subject to Eligibility)
*Full-fee of £150 payable for anyone earning the London living wage or above
This course is suitable for learners who already have a good grasp of the basics of Spanish and are working towards completing the A2 level. Students continue exploring a range of verb tenses while taking part in engaging speaking activities, role-plays and practical tasks.
The course focuses on developing confidence, improving accuracy and building fluency in everyday communication within a friendly and supportive learning environment.
This is a full year accredited course. An examination will be sat at the end.
Progression route: Advanced Spanish
Term: Autumn
Dates: Fridays, 18 September – 9 July 2026
Time: 12 – 1.30pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: Fully Funded (Subject to Eligibility)
*Full-fee of £150 payable for anyone earning the London living wage or above
A lively conversation class for more advanced learners who want to maintain and improve their fluency. Sessions focus on speaking and listening through discussions, debates, current affairs, cultural topics and authentic materials.
Learners expand their vocabulary, refine their grammar naturally and gain greater confidence communicating in Spanish in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
This is a full year accredited course. An examination will be sat at the end.
Progression route: further studies in Spanish
Term: Autumn
Dates: Fridays, 18 September – 9 July 2026
Time: 2 – 3.30pm
Venue: Online
Fee per term: Fully Funded (Subject to Eligibility)
*Full-fee of £150 payable for anyone earning the London living wage or above
Learn to communicate using British Sign Language in simple conversations. Suitable for complete beginners. Topics include meeting people, numbers, weather and daily routines.
Progression route: Level 2 BSL.
Dates: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: Guildhall
Fee per term: TBC
Concession: TBC
To be eligible for funding on our free courses you should be a UK national or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and have been resident in the UK/EEA for the past three years. To be eligible for concessionary rates, you need to meet the aforementioned criteria and be 60 years of age or over, or be in receipt of Universal Credit Proof may be required, more information about this is on the enrolment form.
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