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Homer Summer School
UCL's Homer Summer School five-day intensive summer school is for anyone wanting to learn Homeric Greek, study Homer from translation, or revive their knowledge of the Homeric world.
Editing Part 1
Very few people can immediately write a lucid and well-expressed piece of work. In most cases, the final draft is smoothed and polished so that others can readily understand the writer’s message. To learn more about being an editor, join the Editing Part 1 course from Warnborough College.
The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period - 1450 to 1800
Explore the history of the book during the early modern period and learn how the invention of printing revolutionized our world with The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period - 1450 to 1800 at Trinity College Dublin delivered through FutureLearn.
Robert Burns - Poems, Songs and Legacy
Dig deeper into the life and works of Robert Burns, with Robert Burns - Poems, Songs and Legacy at The University of Glasgow by FutureLearn.
Writers' Gym
Has the fun gone out of your writing? Do you feel stuck, finding it hard to make a routine? Are you looking for new ways into storytelling? The London Film School's Writers' Gym can help you with this.
Poetry - How to Read a Poem
On this Poetry - How to Read a Poem course from University of York, you’ll build your confidence in reading and enjoying poetry.
Learn English - Advanced Grammar and Punctuation
This Learn English - Advanced Grammar and Punctuation Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education follows our Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization and includes more advanced grammar concepts such as noun clauses and conditionals.
Vowels of American English Pronunciation
In this Vowels of American English Pronunciation course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine, you will learn and practice all of the vowel sounds of American English, including pairs of vowels that may be easy to confuse.
Teach English - Intermediate Grammar
The Grammar Lessons Fun and Effective with this Teach English - Intermediate Grammar Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education is for ESL teachers and future ESL teachers who want to make their classes more effective and fun.
Literature in the Digital Age - from Close Reading to Distant Reading
Learn new ways of interpreting literary texts, from time-tested methods to computer-assisted practices such as distant reading with Literature in the Digital Age - from Close Reading to Distant Reading at University of Basel by FutureLearn.
Contemporary Brazil - Literature and Society
The Contemporary Brazil - Literature and Society course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will pave your way to a successful career, while broadening your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.
Spring into Shakespeare
Let your love of Shakespeare bloom on this Spring into Shakespeare course from University of Birmingham and benefit from the expertise of the Shakespeare Institute and the collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
Russian Language and Culture
Would you like to obtain or improve your Russian language skills, learn more about the Russian culture and feel the magic spirit of Saint-Petersburg even being on distance? Join this Russian Language and Culture certificate offered by Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)!
Poetry
The Poetry course at Warnborough College will allow you to study and practice poetry from home and in your own time. This includes expert input from professional tutors.
Shakespeare
With the British Council by FutureLearn explore Shakespeare’s life, discover famous Shakespeare plays, and improve your English language skills with the Shakespeare course at FutureLearn.
Teach English Now - Foundational Principles
This Teach English Now - Foundational Principles course offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University is part of the TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! Specialization.
Learn Mandarin Chinese
Learn Mandarin Chinese in this Learn Mandarin Chinese Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Learning Chinese in real-life situations with ease and fun.
Writing in the Sciences
With the Writing in the Sciences certificate offered by Coursera in partnership with Stanford learn at your own pace.
An introduction to Shakespeare
An introduction to Shakespeare course from the University of Cambridge is a course for anyone who is interested in reading or watching Shakespeare's plays with greater understanding and enjoyment.
World Literatures in English
The World Literatures in English course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will broaden your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.