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Languages can be studied at any level across the city. trom phrases to help you on your summer holidays to indepth degree courses in everything l'rom lirench. Arabic. Japanese and ('hinese to Polish. Hungarian and (iaelic. Among the courses are those at the Institute of Applied Languages at lidinburgh l'niversity' and the Edinburgh Language Centre tlil.(’i. The autumn term for both starts on 34 September. vv itli prices from around £100. and groups are deliberately small to ensure individual attention. { I (g. Oxford terrace, () I i“ I 3-1.3 (iriflt i. WWW.(,‘(j/llbtl/{j/l/(illtjlli'itjt,‘(13/WI).«AMI/s Institute of App/red [ anguages. Brice/elicit Mace, () I I)’ I (m t); ’00. WWW.I(1/.‘;.t)(/.(l<;.t//<'
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The Modern Languages Unit at the l’niversity oliilasgovv ol'l‘crs a range ol' classes to suit your schedule in various languages from beginner to expert level. Students will study books and lilms in their chosen tongue. 'l‘wenty' sessions cost L' l 22. UniverS/ty of G/asgow.
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Practical Skills
Carpentry
Carpenters and joiners are in high demand at the moment and a number of courses at Edinburgh 'I‘ell'ord College will prepare you for further employment. Courses from beginner level. Te/ford Co//ege. see Edinburgh, dance.
Floristry
Telt'ord (‘ollege otters an array of courses from basic flowers for a wedding to plant and llovver care. Or start at the very beginning and take an introductory course in Floral Art with (‘liC it lasts ll) weeks and costs £60 with various concession prices. CEC. see Edinburgh. ceramics. Teltord College. see Edinburgh. dance.
Bicycle Maintenance
Ditch the gas gu/zler and take cycling seriously with this maintenance course. which will teach you how to repair and
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maintain your bike as well as emergency 'get you home' tips and tricks. There are tull and hall day courses and a wheel building class l'or hardcore cnllltlsiasts. (‘otlr‘ses cost between L' lot-15. Fdiiihurgh Bicycle Cooperative. A/v/a/i/ev terrace. 073/ 331 5070. mmv;(Xi/nourin bicyc/e. con i
Cookery
Learn how to interpret recipes and equip yourself with a whole variety of culinary techniques so that you can go home and experiment in your own kitchen. (‘liC runs classes in everything from Japanese and vegetarian food to international cuisine and baking. (‘ourses last ten weeks and cost £60 including all materials. CEC. see Edinburgh cerariiics.
Short Courses for Industry Learn everything you could possibly want to know about electrics. boilers. central heating and working with gas. liach course is certilied by the relevant authorities so you can start an apprenticeship or just learn the basics to cover any emergencies that should arise in your own home. Evening. weekend and day release courses are available throughout the year. Prices vary. Cargo/talc College. Mosspark Drive. 0747 27 2 3333. www. cardonaid. ac. uk
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You'll never need a handy man again vv hen you've learned basic l)lY skills. l'rom hanging pictures to building furniture and installing a shelving unit. ('ourses provide an tl\L‘I'\ lc‘\\ tiliilll the skills you vv ill need to keep your home running smoothly. Glasgow; (jitv ()ounriii. C(i’Wnunrh Learning Centre. ,‘ui'itc/‘iiJ/I [ah/an. Hort/f Strtxat. (l 7.1 I :28." 3960 [99M 1‘. ‘.'. 111‘. . glasgr )‘.‘.. yr 2'. . l xl
Gardening ll'your gardening skills are sadly lacking. the (‘entre t'or Lilclong Learning has collaborated with the Botanic (iardens on a course that covers all you need to knovv abotit gardening through the winter months. It starts on | October and runs tor 4 vveeks. costing BI). Centre for I ixelong l ear/tiny. Stains/a 1e Ur‘i.'ee;/f.; (inflf'tjt: Skeet. a: t' "
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Whether you are a master clicl'or an absolute beginner. Brian llannan. author ot the popular flavour of Scotland series. vv ill greatly enhance your knowledge. ('ourses are one day or vveek long and provide you
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Siva Rajah completed an advanced practloner course in Thai yoga massage and Is now a senior teacher
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Then I (lOUltl start to see where the yoga postures were. I saw the cobra and the shoulder stand. The HHSSOIH'l)tli‘§‘yt)tl Iillt)lllt)f1t‘ poses. you don't actually get into them yourself. And they looked a lot more relaXing too. I had a fill minute taster treatment there and loved it. to do their beginners course hack in 2000.
The course Wlill Metta was really a launch pad for me exploring other massage therapies. I qualified in Swedish ltlé ssage and sports massage. I did two courses in them and I did anatomy and physiology. which you need to he a therapist. Then I loved the course so much that I did the Thai yoga advanced course. V/lll(;ll took another year on top. I've learned so much more about how Thai yoga massage has evolved, in terms of its line work, its therapy w0rl< and acupresSure points. It all gets a hit more detailed and of c‘OLirse you learn how to teach as well.
SO now I'm a senior teacher and I’ll be starting my first course solo in October this year.
Signed up there and then