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Film International on Tuesday (62354/World Languages and Cinema)

This is a ten week course containing Films from around the world, with English sub-titles. There will be refreshments at 50p and a chance to meet other members. Join us for a wide variety of films from around the world. Most films are certified0 12 or PG. All have English sub-titles.

Film International on Tuesday (62355/World Languages and Cinema)

This is a ten week course containing Films from around the world, with English sub-titles. There will be refreshments at 50p and a chance to meet other members. Join us for a wide variety of films from around the world. Most films are certified 12 or PG. All have English sub-titles.

Films on Thursdays Autumn (62356/World Languages and Cinema)

Films on Thursday afternoons' with English sub-titles.Films on Thursday afternoons is a ten week, very welcoming, drop-in Film Club. Come when you can. In this autumn course most films are British with English sub-titles. There is time to meet people and make friends. New Members are welcome at any time. We are lucky to have the use of Champions Hall, Carleton Road, Skipton, which is comfortable, warm, and has good projection. These titles will give you a flavour of the course: The Courier. A Late Quartet. The Man Between. The Hundred Foot Journey. The Boy with the Topknot. The Post. Snow Falling on Cedars. The Grapes of Wrath. The Europeans. A Month in the Country. Do join us.

Films on Thursdays Spring (62357/World Languages and Cinema)

Films on Thursday afternoons in Spring 2025 all have English sub-titles. These titles will give you some idea of what is offered in this relaxed and friendly film club.The films this spring have been chosen by club members. An Affair to Remember. Breakfast at Tiffany's. 84 Charing Cross Road. Cider with Rosie. The Enchanted April. The Garden of the Finzi Contini, The River. Stella Days. The English Man Who Went Up a Hill and Came Down a Mountain. The Heat of the Day.

French Advanced (62313/World Languages and Cinema)

An opportunity to improve your knowledge and ability in French in a convivial atmosphere using contemporary sources. A reasonable existing level of spoken French is assumed, and needed, as authentic French texts and videos will be used.

French Conversation (62314/World Languages and Cinema)

An informal course for those already able to speak some French who want to improve their ability and confidence in the spoken word. Members have frequent opportunities to talk in small groups and may also present topics to the class. Modern texts and articles are studied to practice reading, revise grammar and stimulate discussion.

  • Meets: Tuesday 10:00-12:00 Weekly Autumn Spring 01/10/2024 - 10/12/2024 14/01/2025 - 25/03/2025
  • Leader(s): Jennifer Rowlands,Pauline Kennedy
  • Contact: Click here to contact the Group Leader
French resumed - basic level (62316/World Languages and Cinema)

We began learning French from scratch last year, so this year we will revise that material and then continue from where we left off. The emphasis is on spoken French, being equipped to understand what is said and speak confidently. You are welcome to join this relaxed group if you studied French a little in school decades ago!

German (62401/World Languages and Cinema)

For those with a knowledge of German, an interest in improving oral skills, and reading a variety of newspaper/magazine articles from German speaking countries.

Italian Continuation (62321/World Languages and Cinema)

This class is for students with a reasonable level of fluency whether obtained through study or visiting/living in Italy. We spend some time chatting in Italian. We do a listening exercise every week, and comprehension exercises that can be prepared at home. We cover a wide range of topics focussed mostly on Italy and things Italian. Occasionally we do some advanced grammar or translation.

Italian Beginners (62322/World Languages and Cinema)

This class this year (Autumn 2024) will be for complete beginners, although places will be reserved for those who persisted through last year and wish to re-enrol. They will help, as revision with the beginners, classes, but otherwise will be working separately as a group. Beginners is for complete beginners - we do very little grammar in the first year, but through repetition and role play, by the end of the year you will have acquired a basic 'get by' knowledge of the language to help you on a holiday in Italy. Anyone who is not a complete beginner may wish to join the smaller group who have a basic fluency and have done a limited amount of grammar.