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Read and discuss this modern retelling of The Iliad by award winning writer Madeline Miller Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Discuss this modern retelling and develop your cultural knowledge Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced English book club course reading and discussing the modern best-selling novel The Song of Achilles by award winning writer Madeline Miller. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book A gripping tale of love, ambition and immortal fame. This book was the winner of the Orange Women's Prize for Fiction and has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It retells the story of The Iliad for modern times. The young prince Patroclus is exiled to the court of King Peleus, and is befriended by his son, Achilles. As the young men learn of war and medicine, their bond deepens, in spite of Achilles's mother Thetis. But when news reaches them that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must fulfill his destiny and go to war in far off Troy. Not knowing what will become of them Patroclus accompanies him, and the years that follow test everything they value. 'Captivating' DONNA TARTT 'I loved it' J K ROWLING 'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUE Geoff says: "Modern day retellings of the stories from the classical Greeks have become very popular over the last decade - and this is the book that started the trend!"

Read and discuss this novel of what it is to be human Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Read this contemporary novel and discuss love, emotional intelligence and humanity Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this course featuring Matt Haig's The Humans. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book From the writer of The Midnight Library and How to Stop Time comes The Humans - a funny novel about alien abduction, mathematics, and what it is to be human. It combines hilarious moments with thought-provoking insights into how we interact. Maths professor Andrew Martin, is dead. His body is now taken over by an alien, who discovers that the professor wasn't very nice. The alien finds himself learning more about the professor, his family, and “the humans”. When he starts to feel for his own wife and son - who have no clue he’s not the real Andrew- the alien has a decision to make - complete his mission or abandon it and start a new life with the humans. Geoff says: "I laughed out loud reading this - but it also addresses serious themes. It shines a light on what it means to be human, and gaining emotional intelligence."

Read and discuss this beautiful story of friendship, love and truth set in London, Tuscany and Florence Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Discuss this novel of beauty, love and art over 4 decades Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced English book club course reading and discussing Still Life by Sarah Winman. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book In Italy in 1944 two strangers meet in a Tuscan villa. Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a free-thinking independent-minded 64-year-old art historian, come to rescue paintings from the war and relive her memories. This chance meeting with Evelyn will transform Ulysses’ life – and everyone who knows him. ‘THE most beautiful book … it will stay with me a long time’ SARA COX, BBC TWO’S BETWEEN THE COVERS Geoff says: "This is a lovely novel, with references to the great writer EM Forster and his masterpiece "A Room With A View". Much loved by readers, the characters of this novel stay with you for a long time."

Read and discuss this beautiful story of friendship, love and truth set in London, Tuscany and Florence Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Discuss this novel of beauty, love and art over 4 decades Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced English book club course reading and discussing Still Life by Sarah Winman. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book In Italy in 1944 two strangers meet in a Tuscan villa. Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a free-thinking independent-minded 64-year-old art historian, come to rescue paintings from the war and relive her memories. This chance meeting with Evelyn will transform Ulysses’ life – and everyone who knows him. ‘THE most beautiful book … it will stay with me a long time’ SARA COX, BBC TWO’S BETWEEN THE COVERS Geoff says: "This is a lovely novel, with references to the great writer EM Forster and his masterpiece "A Room With A View". Much loved by readers, the characters of this novel stay with you for a long time."

Read and discuss Jane Austen's first published work, 250 years after her death! Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Study this classic novel and increase your knowledge of British culture Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced course using this classic novel by one of the greatest British writers - Jane Austen. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is a subtle and intelligent story of secrets and lies, and wonderfully shows a world where fixed social rules meet the feelings of the heart. Two very different sisters find themselves in a new world when their father dies. Marianne, wild and emotional, falls dangerously in love, while Elinor suffers heartbreak but hides what she really feels, even from her closest friends and family. Geoff says: "I chose this book because it is beautifully written. Jane Austen really understood human nature and delightfully describes characters and human situations."

Read and discuss these two gripping stories of race, identity and sexuality Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Read and discuss these important novels about race, identity and sexuality Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this advanced course featuring Passing (1928) and Giovanni's Room (1956). Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club books Passing by Nella Larsen: Clare Kendry "passes" as a white woman. She is married to a white man who is unaware of her African-American heritage. On meeting her childhood friend Irene, both women examine and reassess their marriages, confronting their past lies & fears for the future. Nella Larsen's intense, gripping story & insight into identity established her as a key author of America's Harlem Renaissance. Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin: David, a young American in 1950s Paris, plans to get married. However, while waiting for his fiancée to return from holiday, he meets Giovanni, a handsome Italian barman, starting a passionate affair. Tortured by his sexual identity, he has to decide who he is and who to spend his life with. 'Audacious... remarkable... elegant and courageous' Caryl Phillips 'Gorgeous, fearless, tempered by dark knowledge and pain ... the greatest American prose stylist of his generation' Colm Tóibín Geoff says: "These two short novels are both important contributions to literature by black writers. Passing (1929) established Nella Larson as one of the most important black female novelists in American history. Recently made into a Netflix film, Passing is the second and last of Larson's novels, and considered a classic work. She was a pioneer in writing about sexuality, race and the secret suffering of women. James Baldwin's powerful and controversial second novel is his most sustained treatment of sexuality, and a classic of gay literature."

Read and discuss the Queen of Crime - Agatha Christie! Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Study this classic detective story and work out the clues by understanding the text Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Learn English online using this great story from Agatha Christie - the most widely published author of all time and in any language. This is an 7 week online Zoom course with an expert English teacher from the UK. The Book Club book In Death on the Nile Poirot finds himself in the middle of a confusing murder while on holiday in Egypt. What reason would anyone have to murder the beautiful victim? And will they kill again? With an intricate plot, this is one of Agatha Christie's finest murder mysteries. Geoff says: "Agatha Christie is known as the Queen of Crime. She is the best-selling novelist of all time, writing 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections. This one stars her much loved detective, Hercule Poirot."

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Description: Painting and decorating skills are very practical skills to have, especially for the construction industry and decorating industry. Knowing how to paint furniture, walls and other surfaces make a big difference visually to the interior of a home. If your home is undergoing a makeover or you wish to become a professional painter and decorator, then this course will provide you with the knowledge and basic skills you need to kickstart your career. In this diploma course, you will learn the basics of preparing surfaces for decoration and how to apply paint systems by brush and roller. You will also develop the skills required to care for different types of furniture. How to arrange and analyse a room will also be covered in this course. Lastly, you will learn how to market your business through portfolios, flyers, and cards, to attract potential clients for painting and decoration jobs. If you have a creative flair and passion for interior painting and designing, then enrol in this painting and decorating course today and fast-track your career. Who is the course for? Artists or painters who want to venture in home painting and decorating People who have an interest in professional painting and designing Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam, you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: The Diploma in Painting and Decorating is a useful qualification to possess, and would be beneficial for the following careers: Businessmen Creative Art Worker Entrepreneur Portrait Specialist Professional Art Maker Visual Artist. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] Painting Safety Tips for Painting 00:15:00 Interior Painting 00:15:00 Painting your Interiors 00:15:00 Walls and Ceilings 00:15:00 Windows and Doors 00:15:00 Wallpapering 00:15:00 Applying Wallpaper 00:15:00 Exterior Painting 00:15:00 Product Selection 00:15:00 Application Tips & Techniques 00:15:00 Canvas Painting Priming & Staining 00:30:00 Working over a ground color 00:30:00 Building Up: Oil & Acrylic 00:30:00 Surface Mixing 00:30:00 Corrections 00:30:00 Brushwork 00:30:00 Decorating HOW TO REARRANGE A ROOM 02:00:00 HOW TO ANALYZE A ROOM AS PROFESSIONALS DO BEFORE YOU 01:00:00 HOW TO CREATE A ROOM 02:00:00 HOW TO DETERMINE CHARACTERS OF HANGINGS AND FURNITURES-COVERING FOR A GIVEN ROOM 01:00:00 CANDLESTICKS, LAMPS, FIXTURES FOR GAS AND ELECTRICITY, AND SHADES 01:00:00 WINDOW SHADES AND AWNINGS 00:30:00 TREATMENT OF PICTURES AND PICTURE FRAMES 01:00:00 TREATMENT OF PIANO CASES 00:15:00 TREATMENT OF DINING-ROOM BUFFETS AND DRESSING-TABLES 00:15:00 TREATMENT OF WORK TABLES, BIRD CAGES, DOG BASKETS AND FISH GLOBES 00:30:00 TREATMENT OF FIREPLACES 00:30:00 TREATMENT OF BATHROOMS 01:00:00 PERIOD ROOMS 01:00:00 PERIODS IN FURNITURE 01:00:00 CONTINUATION OF PERIODS IN FURNITURE 01:00:00 THE GOTHIC PERIOD 00:30:00 THE RENAISSANCE 01:00:00 FRENCH FURNITURE 01:00:00 THE PERIODS OF THE THREE LOUIS 01:00:00 THE MAHOGANY PERIOD 02:00:00 THE COLONIAL PERIOD 00:30:00 THE REVIVAL OF DIRECTOIRE AND EMPIRE FURNITURE 00:30:00 THE VICTORIAN PERIOD 00:30:00 PAINTED FURNITURE 00:30:00 TREATMENT OF AN INEXPENSIVE BEDROOM 01:00:00 TREATMENT OF A GUEST ROOM (Where economy is not an item of importance) 01:00:00 A MODERN HOUSE IN WHICH GENUINE JACOBEAN FURNITURE IS APPROPRIATELY SET 00:30:00 UNCONVENTIONAL BREAKFAST-ROOMS AND SPORTS BALCONIES 01:00:00 SUN-ROOMS 01:00:00 TREATMENT OF A WOMAN'S DRESSING-ROOM 00:30:00 THE TREATMENT OF CLOSETS 00:30:00 TREATMENT OF A NARROW HALL 00:15:00 TREATMENT OF A VERY SHADED LIVING-ROOM 00:15:00 SERVANTS' ROOMS 00:15:00 THE BABY'S ROOMS: THE DAY ROOM, THE NIGHT ROOM 01:00:00 ROOMS FOR THE ELDERLY 01:00:00 A YOUNG GIRL'S ROOM 01:00:00 THE YOUNG BOY'S ROOM 00:30:00 TABLE DECORATION 01:00:00 WHAT TO AVOID IN INTERIOR DECORATION: RULES FOR BEGINNERS 01:00:00 FADS IN COLLECTING 01:00:00 WEDGWOOD POTTERY; OLD AND MODERN 01:00:00 ITALIAN POTTERY 00:15:00 VENETIAN GLASS, OLD AND MODERN 00:30:00 CONCLUSION 00:15:00 Refer A Friend Refer A Friend 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Diploma in Painting and Decorating 00:30:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Diploma in Painting and Decorating 00:30:00 Order Your Certificates and Transcripts Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want You can illuminate your photography skills with our Flash photography course. In this course, you will learn to use external flashes to capture stunning images in any lighting condition. From light control to creating captivating compositions, you will learn every essential skill of Flash photography. This course at a glance Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme What is flash photography Handling the photographic tools and equipment The skills required to take flash photography How to change the shapes and values of the strobes How to make the lighting decisions for taking better flash photos Locations, Challenges and Surfaces in photography About the lighting physics and the types of flashlights used in flash photos How can you get artistic with the light and effects How to use different kinds of flashlights for taking photographs Why Flash Photography Course right for you? This online flash photography course is designed to help anyone who wants to work as a photographer or improve their photographic skills. This course will help you make decisions regarding lighting and ambience to gain perfection in photography. This professional course will also help you manage location, surface, and tools as per the photoshoot requirements. This online flash photography course will also help you learn about the challenges you have to face while taking pictures and how you can overcome them with your knowledge. This course will also give you a comprehensive understanding of the equipment required to enhance your photographic skills. By the end of the course, you will have theoretical and practical knowledge of flash photography and also help you develop the skills and understanding required to become a professional photographer. Flash Photography Course Details Accredited by CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Overview of The Course Course Overview in the Field In the Studio Overview About the Instructor Getting a Handle on The Equipment How Will You Create 'Wow' Images Flash and Strobe Safety Equipment and How it Changes Your Photography Equipment Overview External Flash Triggers The Best Photography Upgrade Making Lighting Decisions Flash Lighting Decisions Aperture Controls Portrait Lighting Types Light Position Names Quality and Modification Quality of Light Ambient Balance Color Balance Lighting modifiers Gobo and Snoots Locations, Surfaces, and Challenges Lighting for Texture Cross Lighting Backlight as Key Corner Lighting Handling Glasses Reflections Changing Shapes and The Value of Strobes Long Throw Hard Lighting Flashes vs Hot Always On Lighting Lighting Physics Distance Ratio Lighting Falloff Relative Light Sizes Stops of light relative to f-stops Flash Types and Tools Flash Sync Types Flash Theory - How Flashes Work Flash Trigger Types Artistry With Lighting Lighting Color, Artistic Control Reverse Engineering Lighting to Learn Concepts and Continuous Learning Lighting Experimentation Image Visualization Overlighting Lighting Folder Course Conclusions Final Remarks Who should take this course? This online flash photography course is ideal for the person willing to make a career in the field of photography. You can opt for this extensive course if you are looking to improve your job prospects and want to gain a deep understanding of photography. This online course is perfect for those who want to improve their photographic skills. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Flash Photography course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This flash photography online Course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner can grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Certification Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Are QLS courses recognised? Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards. When will I receive my certificate? For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days. Can I pay by invoice? Yes, you can pay via Invoice or Purchase Order, please contact us at info@lead-academy.org for invoice payment. Can I pay via instalment? Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout. How to take online classes from home? Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace. Does age matter in online learning? No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons. When I will get the login details for my course? After successfully purchasing the course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org