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From holding the hook to your first granny square, learn all the essentials with crochet expert Debbie Tomkies. With small classes the pace is relaxed and there's plenty of time for individual support. We have lots of fun, too!

In this private workshop, you'll learn the basics of knitting using a vintage knitting machine to create wearable textiles.  🧶What is machine knitting & who invented it?  The knitting machine was invented by Englishman William Lee in 1589 to make stockings. it's a very small manual machine that enables the maker to create fine, fast knitting. Machine knitting was one of the first major stages in the textile industry that led to the Industrial Revolution. It’s still in use today but unfortunately, it’s become a forgotten craft! So we’re here to bring it back! During this creative and therapeutic class your teacher Valeria will guide you through designing and making your own knitted artwork. You'll learn how to use the vintage knitting ‘machine’ and listen to the wonderful sound it produces as the needles move. The process of machine knitting enables you to have full control over your design. Many people find machine knitting therapeutic and relaxing as you can watch and listen to your artwork come to life. Not only that the results look like those of an expert (even for absolute beginners). 🧶What can you make? It’s smooth, quick performance is perfect for making a range of knits – from home accessories to stylish garments - knit long trendy scarves, and quirky tote bags in under 3 hours… Smaller items only take minutes to do. Valeria will work with you to design and make what you want. All materials and tools are included and your artwork is yours to take home and wear with pride. 🧶Why use a knitting Machine over hand-held? Unlike hand knitting, the beauty of using a domestic knitting machine is that you can knit fast and use much finer yarns to create wearable textiles with a professional artistic finish. There will be far fewer mistakes making it less stressful & it’s super fast.  Your teacher Valeria is an experienced designer/maker with a passion for knitwear. She has worked in a high-end knitwear design studio and as a fashion buyer and now she makes kids and adult knitwear @maluk_knitwear (maluk meaning little one in Ukrainian). She is also a freelance textile designer.   🧶So what are you waiting for - come and enjoy this forgotten craft with us. Please note: This booking is a private 1:1 workshop. If you would like to bring a friend free of charge you can. You will split the cost, and share the experience plus time on the vintage knitting machine.

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This course is a workshop for students that have finished a course but are still making mistakes. This course would help with improving the already existing skills and building on new ones. Student can works with own products or purchased from us

Course Duration: 8 weeks (40 sessions) Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: 1. Communicate effectively and confidently in English in various contexts. 2. Expand vocabulary and improve grammar usage. 3. Develop listening skills to understand a variety of accents and speech patterns. 4. Enhance reading comprehension skills for different types of texts. 5. Write accurately and coherently for different purposes. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction and Assessment - Introduction to course objectives, expectations, and immersion techniques - Assessing participants' current English proficiency levels - Establishing individual learning goals and expectations Week 2: Speaking and Listening Skills - Developing conversational skills through role-plays, pair work, and group discussions - Listening activities to improve comprehension of different accents and speech speeds - Pronunciation drills and practice for accurate and fluent speech Week 3: Vocabulary Expansion - Building a wide range of vocabulary through contextualised exercises and activities - Strategies for effective vocabulary acquisition and retention - Vocabulary practice in various themes and topics Week 4: Grammar Review and Practice - Reviewing essential grammar structures and rules - Practice exercises and activities for applying grammar rules in context - Error correction and clarification of common grammar mistakes Week 5: Reading Comprehension - Developing reading skills through authentic texts, articles, and short stories - Strategies for improving reading speed and comprehension - Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and inferred meanings Week 6: Writing Skills - Improving writing skills for different purposes: emails, letters, reports, etc. - Practice exercises for organizing ideas, structuring paragraphs, and coherent writing - Peer editing and feedback for enhancing writing proficiency Week 7: Real-Life Simulations - Simulating real-life situations such as job interviews, meetings, and social interactions - Role-plays and interactive activities for practical application of language skills - Building confidence and fluency in using English in authentic contexts Week 8: Review and Final Evaluation - Reviewing course content and addressing individual needs - Comprehensive review exercises for all language skills - Final evaluation and feedback session Note: This syllabus serves as a guideline and can be customised based on the specific needs, interests, and proficiency levels of the participants. The course may also include cultural immersion activities and field trips to enhance the language learning experience. You can opt in and out of different modules. 

Learn why France still makes some of the best wines in the world. Discover the best value from Bordeaux, and taste some wines from the left bank. Compare these Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wines to the right bank and the top appellations of Saint Emilion and Pomerol, where Merlot makes up the majority of the blend.

The Expand a Business to Other Countries course gives you the knowledge to grow your business beyond borders. You will learn how to research new markets, understand customers, plan strategies, and use marketing tools the right way. This course breaks down business expansion into easy steps, helping you think clearly and act smartly in global markets. It covers marketing, customer behaviour, branding, pricing, communications, and strategic planning. Course Curriculum ✓ Module 01: Basics of Marketing ✓ Module 02: The Marketing Process ✓ Module 03: Strategic Marketing ✓ Module 04: Marketing Environment ✓ Module 05: Market Segmentations ✓ Module 06: Consumer Buying Behaviour ✓ Module 07: Business Markets and Buying Behaviour ✓ Module 08: Marketing Research ✓ Module 09: Product Strategy ✓ Module 10: Branding Strategy ✓ Module 11: Product Life Cycle ✓ Module 12: Pricing Strategy ✓ Module 13: Marketing Channels ✓ Module 14: Integrated Marketing Communications ✓ Module 15: Advertising and Sales Promotion ✓ Module 16: Personal Selling and Public Relations ✓ Module 17: Direct and Digital Marketing ✓ Module 18: What is Marketing? ✓ Module 19: Common Marketing Types (I) ✓ Module 20: Common Marketing Types (II) ✓ Module 21: The Marketing Mix ✓ Module 22: Communicating the Right Way ✓ Module 23: Customer Communications ✓ Module 24: Marketing Goals ✓ Module 25: The Marketing Funnel ✓ Module 26: Marketing Mistakes (I) ✓ Module 27: Marketing Mistakes (II) ✓ Module 28: An Introduction to Strategic Planning ✓ Module 29: Development of a Strategic Plan ✓ Module 30: Strategic Planning for Marketing ✓ Module 31: Strategic and Marketing Analysis ✓ Module 32: Internal Analysis ✓ Module 33: External Analysis ✓ Module 34: Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning ✓ Module 35: Approaches to Customer Analysis ✓ Module 36: Approaches to Competitor Analysis Learning Outcomes Understand the key ideas behind marketing. Learn how the marketing process works. Study customer behaviour in different markets. Discover how to segment and target new markets. Explore product, pricing, and branding strategies. Create effective advertising and promotion plans. Understand how to use digital and direct marketing. Develop a strategic marketing plan for growth. Analyse competitors and customers clearly. Gain skills to enter international markets with confidence. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and managers who want to grow their company in new countries. It also suits marketing professionals and students eager to learn how global markets work. If you plan to take your product or service to an international level, this course is for you. Eligibility Requirements You don’t need any formal experience to join. A basic interest in business or marketing is enough. This course is simple and clear, and anyone with a desire to grow a business can join. Career Path Once you finish this course, you can pursue roles such as marketing manager, global strategist, brand manager, or business development officer. You can also use these skills to grow your own business or help other companies enter new markets. This course opens doors in international business, trade, and marketing fields. (Learn more about this online course)

Intermediate English Course, Face to face in Brighton and Hove, B1 level.

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'Selling' doesn't work. You've got to help customers buy. And that means engaging with the customer in a positive way, showing that you understand their requirement and giving them confidence that your product or service is the best possible way of meeting that requirement. This may sound painless but there's more to it than meets the eye and it's all too easy to get it wrong. You need to follow a process. This programme will help participants: Understand 'how buyers buy' and align their selling activities accordingly Recognise the difference between 'latent pain' and 'active vision' opportunities Conduct effective pre-call planning and research Stimulate interest and establish credibility with your prospects Get prospects to share / admit high priority pain Engage in consultative dialogue that promotes the differentiating strengths of your offerings Gain access to 'power' people within an opportunity Effectively qualify and disqualify opportunities based on objective decision criteria Better control and manage sell cycles Improve their chances of winning competitive opportunities Shorten sales cycles and avoid 'no decision' Negotiate the steps leading to a successful sale 1 An introduction to selling Understanding the key points that encourage a customer to purchase from us The difference between consultative selling and a transactional sale Understanding the roles that trust and empathy play in a sale Understanding how tricks and manipulation can sink a sale Vital pre-meeting research that must take place before a conversation Understanding how the customer sees us and why positioning is important 2 Structuring the sales conversation process Defining a set process for structuring a sales call with a chance to demonstrate understanding How the first minute of a conversation can destroy a sale Understanding BPO objectives for a sale How a step-by-step sales conversation process helps win more sales Understanding the mis-match between the customers buying process How our sales processes can lead to mistakes 3 How and why people buy An insight into the emotional factors behind how people arrive at purchasing decisions Using research from neuroscience that shows how sales people can really make mistakes Understanding how people make decisions about larger purchases Understanding the stakeholders in companies and their buying motives How to analyse the stakeholders and determine a win-plan 4 Understanding the funnel Studying the sales and buying process to understand the ratios of sales to prospects and better forecasting Understanding the role of forecasting in sales analysis Why many forecasts are nearly always wrong Understanding the stages of a sales process How 'verifiable outcomes' can really change forecasting 5 Questioning techniques Understanding the different questioning techniques and when they should be used Using the 'knowledge tree' as a framework for questioning Understanding the use of real empathy to help customers uncover their needs How effective research can really empower your questions How to ask 'high gain' questions How to ask difficult questions without feeling intrusive 6 Features and benefits How to practically apply them in a sales scenario How to align the benefits to customers' business goals Really understanding the difference and how to demonstrate true economic benefits to a customer How to discover business goals, and align value propositions to these How to craft an effective value proposition for a customer Using the SAR storytelling method to really engage customers to align their thinking patterns Using the latest neuroscience research that explains what customers are really thinking 7 Overcoming objections How 'confirmation bias' can hinder any sales conversation How the CLARA method of responding to customer concerns can dramatically improve the chances of customers responding to us in a positive way Practising the method to become comfortable and congruent with it 8 Closing the sale A deep dive into what closing is How different sales have different closes How too many closing methods can destroy a sale How to lead up to a close with a logical sequence of questions Using the ACSAT trust method of closing A clear methodology with a chance to practise the skills in a fun way