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Review of Week 1

Genevieve looks back at what we covered in Week 1 of the course

On Friday 4 December, Lead Educator Genevieve White will look back at some of the interesting topics and questions that have come up in Week 1. The video will appear here around lunchtime (in the UK).

We’ve really enjoyed reading all your comments, do please do keep them coming! Here’s what Eunice had to say about her national dish. It was great fun reading all the idioms you shared with us too. Here are some Russian idioms from Irene.

Check your progress

You can always use the To do icon at the top of the page to see what’s coming up or go back to previous weeks and catch up.

Once you have completed at least 50% of the steps in the course, you will be eligible to purchase the FutureLearn Statement of Participation. This certificate is a great way to show your interest in improving your English or learning about English history. It can be used as evidence of your engagement in this course as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and comes with an online version which you can add to your LinkedIn profile.

Coming up in Week 2

Next week we’ll look at what happened next for Magna Carta. We’ll trace the influence of the charter on history from the 13th century to the 21st century. If you want to get started straight away, go to the To do list for Week 2.

If you haven’t completed every step by the end of the final week, don’t worry! The course will remain open to you after the end date so that you can carry on at your own speed.

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