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Languages
Introduction to Spanish
In this free course you will learn how to talk about your work and your working day. You will learn vocabulary for different professions, say what your job is, and how you go to work. This course is an extract from the L106 Introduction to Spanish Studies (beginners) course. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some knowledge of ...
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Education & Development
Tarddiad Celtaidd yr iaith Gymraeg
Mae stori’r Gymraeg yn rhan o bos ieithyddol - un sy’n dechrau filoedd o flynyddoedd yn ôl gydag un iaith gyndadol.
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Education & Development
The Celtic origins of the Welsh language
The story of the Welsh language is part of a linguistic puzzle – one that begins thousands of years ago with a single ancestral tongue.
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Education & Development
Black and Minority Ethnic Network Podcasts - series 2
Katherine Jegede returns to host the second series of a podcast to discuss the experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic staff and students at the OU. It showcases academic research and projects, plus covers the work happening within the institution in relation the race and ethnicity.
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Education & Development
Five tips to make online teaching neuroinclusive
Online teaching is now central to distance education, yet many educators still feel unsure how to support neurodivergent learners. Cora Beth Fraser shares five practical, compassionate ways to make your digital classroom more inclusive.
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Digital & Computing
The Jewels of Heuro
Algorithms make the world go round. Can you master them to capture the fabled Jewels of Heuro and escape the Temple of Algoritmo alive?
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Money & Business
Working in teams
This free badged course, Working in teams, will help you consider your experience of working in teams and the different roles you play in them. It will increase your confidence in marketing this key skill to employers as well improve your ability to perform well in teams you are currently part of.
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Society, Politics & Law
Researching at the Margins: How Collective Autoethnography centred Black mothers’ knowledge
How can collective autoethnography create space for marginalised voices in research? Mel Green reflects on how everyday conversations between Black mothers became a rigorous, community-rooted method that reveals insights traditional research often misses.
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Education & Development
How OpenLearn Helped Our Students Succeed
Hear from our graduates as they share how OpenLearn boosted their confidence and supported them on their journey to Open University study.
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History & The Arts
Hip Hop and the Institution: Darren Abracadazra
Spoken word artist Darren Abracadazra performed at The Open University’s Hip Hop and the Institution conference. Here, he talks about his influences, poetry and ‘X Factor’...
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Money & Business
5 tips on financially thriving
If your finances feel stretched, you’re not alone. These five simple steps can help you regain control and start thriving financially. And when you’re ready to go further, dive into free OpenLearn courses and resources to boost your money know-how.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Guide to engaging with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community
The GRACE Project is shedding light on genetics and health within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community. Through research, dialogue, and storytelling, it aims to empower communities, tackle health inequalities, and spark conversation about the role of genetics in everyday life.