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3 courses · start anytime

Learn at your own pace.
Start when you're ready.

Three complete courses available as self-paced digital study. Work through the material on your own schedule, return to any lesson as many times as you like, and book an optional Q&A session with Nigel whenever you want something clarified.

How self study works

Three simple steps

1

Enrol and pay

Choose your course, complete payment, and get immediate access. No waiting for an intake date — your course starts the moment you enrol.

2

Work through the material

Access video lessons, reading materials and exercises through your student account. Work at whatever pace suits you — there's no deadline.

3

Book a Q&A session if you need one

Want something explained or clarified? Book a session directly with Nigel. He'll walk you through anything you're unsure about, one-on-one.

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The three self study courses

Self study

The Origins of Language

What first sparked human language — the African savannah two million years ago, or the moment humans began expressing themselves…

Self study

The History of English: An Introduction

Why is English spelling so wildly out of step with how the language is actually pronounced? How did its grammar…

Prefer to learn with Nigel live?

All three courses are also available as live online classes — small groups or personal tuition via Microsoft Teams.

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