Adult Learning

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Are you in?

Back in 2018, my neighbours came to me with a question. It began with:
“You know how you’re never here…?”

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Your Ultimate Guide to Learning Vacations for Adults – Over 30 Inspirational Ideas

Updated on February 5th, 2025 Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? How about adding self-development to your list? Whether you are limited to staying local or keen to start to travel further afield, there is no reason to […]

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Havana Salsa Lessons. Learning About Dance and Embracing Life in Cuba

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 2nd, 2024“Learning to dance in Cuba was a life-enhancing experience for me. It is a true example of how we learn more from our failures than our successes. Join me for a tongue in cheek analysis of […]

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2 great places to learn Spanish in the Caribbean

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 7th, 2024 Have you ever considered studying a language overseas? Here are my top tips on what you need to consider when choosing a course & why I recommend both Cuba & Dominican Republic as great places […]

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How to throw yourself into the deep end while learning to Sail

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 7th, 2024 Learning to sail for me has been a journey of highs & lows. Here I share my stories from my many mishaps along the way.” Where? Onboard a number of yachts in Southampton (UK), Turks […]

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Learning to Sail – Competent Crew

by Sue Cockell

Updated on May 7th, 2024 I had it on good authority that the best way of learning to sail is to take an RYA Competent Crew course. I decided to take the course in The Solent, UK & was also […]