u3a

Blandford & District u3a

Group Category: Languages

  • Hieroglyphics

    New Group - Hieroglyphics: A potential new group for all those interested in this early Egyptian form of writing that dates back to circa 3500 BC. There were well over 700 symbols and pictograms in common use - this will make a fascinating study group. Please contact the group leader if you are interested. Day… Read more

  • Spanish

    Our Spanish conversation group meets in Blandford town on alternate Fridays. We try to keep it light and interesting & use everyday language for speaking and understanding. Probably not suitable for complete beginners as we have all been dabbling with the language for a while. At present our group has reached maximum viable numbers, but… Read more

  • Italian

    Meet on the second & fourth Thursday of every month at 10:00am at a group member's house. We have studied the language for several years and have an interest in both the Italian language and culture. It currently operates as a self-help group with various members leading the group. Our meetings normally include practice of… Read more

  • German

    The German Conversation group meets at 10.00 am on the second and fourth Thursday each month and the sessions last about an hour and a half. We always ask each other to say (in German !) what we have done since the last meeting and then have other discussions. At the moment we are self… Read more

  • French

    Meet on the first & third Friday of the month at 2.30pm at a member's home. Our learners’ knowledge of French ranges from intermediate to quite advanced. The teacher provides tasks to practise and develop language skills and to learn a little about French culture. We are a very friendly group who would welcome new… Read more