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Getting started with Spanish 3
Languages

Getting started with Spanish 3

...Open Centre for Languages and Cultures short course LGXS003 Beginners Spanish 3: ¡Adelante! After completing this free course, you may wish to register for the full course to continue your learning...This free course will take you some steps further in your journey toward learning Spanish. You should have some previous knowledge of Spanish, whether you have studied...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The Language of Comedy
Languages

The Language of Comedy

...comedians play with cultural stereotypes as a source of humour, Catchphrases with Charlie Higson Charlie Higson discusses Steve Martin's catchphrases and introduces clip from Fast Show's Downton Abbey spoof Crafting A Joke with Isy Suttie This video focuses on the structure of one-liners, and the properties of language that comedians play with in the creation of jokes....
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Audio 26 mins
Fake news during COVID-19
Science, Maths & Technology

Fake news during COVID-19

...Open University, interviews science integrity expert Dr Elisabeth Bik...[Photo of Dr Elisabeth Bik] Dr Elisabeth Bik Dr. Elisabeth Bik is a microbiologist and world-renowned scientific integrity expert. After receiving her PhD at Utrecht University in The Netherlands, where she worked on epidemic Vibrio cholerae strains, Dr Bik conducted research on the microbiomes of...
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Article 10 mins
The 1912 Ryedale Glove Factory Strike, Dumfries
Society, Politics & Law

The 1912 Ryedale Glove Factory Strike, Dumfries

...Open University's Social Sciences courses Background The town of Dumfries in South West Scotland has an industrial heritage that belies its image today as primarily a market town, regional centre and hub for the rural communities of Dumfries and Galloway. In particular, the town has a rich past as a location for the manufacturing of tweed cloth and hosiery. Alongside this...
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Article 10 mins
Introducing language and creativity
Languages

Introducing language and creativity

...what does it have to do with language? This animation looks at how people use language in creative ways, at the roles linguistic creativity plays in society, and at how people go about studying it. Inspired? For more about English language studies at the Open University visit our prospectus site: BA (Honours) English Language and Literature BA (Honours) Language Studies...
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Video 5 mins
Six Nations 2017
Health, Sports & Psychology

Six Nations 2017

...rugby match in progress] The Six Nations Championship, the annual international rugby union competition involving six European teams: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales is back. Discover all the different ways in which sport impacts our lives and explore The Open University's sports and fitness modules and qualifications by trying a free course....
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Article 5 mins
I-Spy: Episode 2
Health, Sports & Psychology

I-Spy: Episode 2

...talks on the phone to a friend about it, whilst checking out Minnie’s Facechat profile. ...Transcript • What do you think about Rihanna’s reaction to Oliver’s chat with Minnie? • Do you think it’s OK for someone in a relationship to flirt with other people? Try a FREE course on some of the themes related to infidelity Take it further with The Open University...
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I Spy: Episode 5
Health, Sports & Psychology

I Spy: Episode 5

...Rhianna rushes to the hotel where she thinks Oliver will meet Minnie...Transcript • What do you think about the fact that Rihanna and Oliver aren’t talking to each other about their relationship? • What is online infidelity for you? What about for your partner? Try a FREE course on some of the themes related to infidelity Take it further with The Open University...
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