Brief Description

The course will introduce you to the basics of Chinese pronunciation, characters, sentence structures and cultural background through a variety of reading, writing, listening and speaking materials and activities. After completing the course, you will be expected to be able to engage in simple daily conversation on the topics covered. You are also encouraged to write Chinese characters and get a better appreciation of their components and their often ideographic origin. The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course will be in the second term – please see the outcomes below for the first term. If you are familiar with them, you would be suitable to join. If you are unsure, contact the office and the administrator can pass your queries onto the tutor.

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to

Term 1:

• Learn the Chinese Pinyin; origin of the Chinese characters
• Greet people, introduce yourself and talk about your family
• Meet people and ask them questions with regard to their nationality, native language
• Talk about and order food

Term2

• Learn numbers in Chinese and the cultural meanings they may have
• Tell the time, talk about your routines
• Say the days of the week, dates and months of the year
• Talk about one’s age and birthday
• Talk about weather
• Talk about one’s job

Term3

• Talk about hobbies
• Money—and learn to bargain in Chinese!
• Shopping
• Transport and Travel
• Visiting a doctor

Extra costs on the course for example, textbook, materials or equipment

Recommended but not required:

• Kuaile Hanyu Student Book Vol 1; ISBN-10: 7107171267; People’s Education Press (approx. £15 from Amazon), a very good textbook with the drawback that there is just English translation for the vocabulary but not for the dialogues
• Easy Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters: Trusted Support for Learning (Collins Easy Learning) ISBN-10: 0008196044 (approx. £10 from Amazon)

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen and Paper

Recommended: · Get a taste of the origin of Chinese characters by visiting: https://hanziyuan.net/

Download this app and play around with it: Pleco

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Enrol on the Chinese (Mandarin) Beginners II course in January.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more

Brief Description

This course is for learners who have already completed a beginners course or its equivalent. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Chinese by learning more vocabulary and sentence patterns that you may find useful in daily life. You will also learn more about Chinese characters and Chinese culture as well as learning how to use expressions appropriately in a specific social context.

On completing this course, you will be expected to be able to engage in simple daily conversations on the topics covered and read and write simple texts in Chinese.

The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

To enrol on this course, you are expected to be familiar with the Chinese Piniyin and already have a very basic knowledge of the vocabulary and sentence patterns for the following topics: kinship terms, numbers, time, daily routines, weather, jobs and hobbies, money, transport, shopping, food, colour terms and visits to a doctor. Every effort will be made to revisit those topics so that prospective participants who might not be familiar with any of the topics above will not be negatively impacted.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the first term you will have learned how to

• dine out, give instructions on food preparation and comment on food
• talk about clothing
• attend a birthday party

By the end of the second term you will have learned how to

• describe a person
• make a booking
• check in at a hotel and at the airport

By the end of the third term you will have learned how to

• talk about location and ask for and give road directions
• take a taxi
• describe your home and furniture

For the first session you will need to bring….

Pen and paper

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

The Intermediate Chinese Course after the full year.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more

Aims.

Through a structured and systematic approach, we aim to promote progress in basic spoken French and create a sense of achievement. The choice of situations and vocabulary is based on the everyday needs of people travelling to France.

Methodology.

Through a French specialist, there will be a two-hour face to face session once a week over a period of ten weeks. The work will be classroom based with an option to study further at home if the learner wishes. We will be following the TALK FRENCH series which gives excellent resources for learners to use, copy and adapt. This resource is made by the BBC and links into videos and other resources on BBC languages. If learners would like a copy, the ISBN is 978-1-4066-7890-1. We will use TALK FRENCH 1 for the initial 10-week beginner class.

This is the second unit of 10 weeks (learners should have completed either the first term or 20 hours prior learning). Should learners feel confident to move onto the next phase, there is one more unit of 10 weeks that will take place in the Summer Term. In these two phases we will use TALK FRENCH 2 and delve deeper into grammar and cultural elements of holidaying or living in France.

Homework and Assessment.

Home study will be on a voluntary basis and it is not essential in order to follow the lessons. Likewise there will be some in-class assessments so the learner can judge their progress but this course is not an assessed module and therefore will not contain any exams or graded assessments.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Learners will be able to proceed to an French Improvers course the following academic year.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This course is suitable for advanced students who have already reached a good level of fluency either by attending formal classes or by living, working or having frequent holidays in Italy. A sound knowledge of the language structure and basic grammar is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to contribute actively to class discussions on a wide range of topics including current affairs, social issues, literature and cinema. You should also be able to demonstrate a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the Country’s history, culture and society.
The main aim of the course is to teach you how to use and manipulate the language to high standards mainly through the development of speaking skills. Other activities will include research on specific topics, reading of newspapers and literature, presentations, listening exercises and written homework. There will also be some revision of specific elements of grammar upon students’ request.
The course is priced for one term; To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all three terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

The course is suitable for those of you who have already studied Italian for several years. A good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to show a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the country’s history, culture and society.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
express confidently your own opinions on a variety of topics
• read and comment on articles from the national press
• read some modern/contemporary literature and perform a critical appraisal
• appreciate the differences between regions and their inhabitants
• use the language outside the context of the classroom
• construct more complex sentences using a variety of verb forms and tenses

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

None

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED:

Note pad and pen

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE:

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

Have you studied Italian for at least one year and have a basic knowledge of the Italian language? You will be able to build on your previous knowledge to develop further the four language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening), although particular emphasis will be given to speaking activities. The course will be based on communicative methods and active participation will be strongly encouraged. A variety of activities will be used, including role-plays, listening to audios, games and group work. Grammar will be also an essential component of the course. Regular homework will be assigned to consolidate what has been learnt in class and to assess the learner’s progress. The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Please note: The day and time is different from the programme

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Learners should have already studied Italian for one year, or have a basic knowledge of the language. (Approx. 60 hours). This is the second term so learners should also have knowledge and understanding of the term 1 outcomes listed below.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one-year course you will have covered the following main topics and grammar:
TERM 1
• Shopping for food
• Recipes
• Daily living
• Revision of verbs (present and past)
• Future tense
• Revision of reflexive verbs
• The imperfect tense
TERM 2
• Family life
• Family in Italy
• Around the shops , buying clothes and other items
• Our childhood – describing situations in the past
• Describing people (physical description and character)
• When to use “imperfetto“ and when to use “passato prossimo”
• Present and past conditional ( equivalent of “would” mode )
• The imperative
• Comparatives and superlatives
TERM 3
• Meeting people, accepting or refusing an invitation.
• Polite requests, giving advice
• Holidays and travelling
• What sort of holidays do people like
• Healthy eating habits, health and lifestyles.
• Direct/indirect pronouns
• Conjunctions
• Adverbs

Extra costs on the course for example textbook, materials or equipment:

A course book will be discussed in the class

For the first session you will need to bring:

A ring binder, paper, dividers and pens

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Learners will be able to proceed to an Italian Intermediate course the following academic year.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s; you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This course is a progression from the Intermediate course and is suitable for students who have already studied Italian for at least three years or who feel confident in understanding the language. Learners will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a more advanced level, enabling them to understand authentic materials from the Italian media and modern literature. The course will be based on interactive and communicative methods and will be taught entirely in Italian. A variety of activities will be used, including group discussions, reading of slightly longer texts on cultural topics, looking in particular at some Italian cities and some famous people who have played a vital role in shaping the thoughts, art or literature of the country.
Conversation on a variety of topics will take place on a regular basis and learners will be strongly encouraged to participate actively in lessons.
We may look at a famous Italian film and discuss it as a class, with particular reference to the society and historical context in which it is set.
The course is normally priced for 10 weeks (one term); To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all three terms (but there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Several years of constant progression through various levels of language competence or a proficient level of knowledge of the language.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
● Be able to understand and interact with Italian people, using your language skills actively and creatively in
meaningful communication
● Expand on grammar structures, focusing on everyday language usage.
● Gain a wider understanding of some aspects of Italian culture, literature, music and the arts
● Continue with the reading of a novel together and subsequent discussion. Students are generally encouraged to summarize the novel’s main points in each chapter. The book studied will be decided at the beginning of the year.

Extra costs on the course

Textbook, materials or equipment:

For the first session you will need to bring:

Writing material, a pen and an enthusiastic and open minded frame of mind!

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

This is the second term of the Japanese course for beginners – following on from the September – December course. You will develop basic speaking and listening skills in everyday situations, to read and write Hiragana and Katakana as well as recognise some Kanji, to help you speak with confidence.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Not suitable for absolute beginners. You should have studied for 20 hours.

Learning Outcomes:

• change money and ways of paying
• find a hotel room (Western and Japanese style)
• book ahead by phone
• check in at reception
• ask about facilities
• find out about train times
• buy tickets
• take a taxi
• eat out
• dealing with emergency

Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment

Textbook: “BBC Talk Japanese” ISBN: 978-1-40668-011-9

For the first session you will need to have available:

Please do not purchase any books until you receive confirmation. The tutor will photocopy handouts for the first session. After the first session please purchase the following textbook:  “BBC Talk Japanese” ISBN: 978-1-40668-011-9

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Wherever possible continuation courses will be offered. The beginners level runs for 3 terms. We only take payment for one term at a time, if you wish to continue you will be given the option to re-enrol later in the term.

After the 3 terms the college will offer an Improvers level.

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

Brief Description

The Japanese Intermediate course
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This language course is based on a comprehensive approach, developing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, in order to cultivate overall competence in Japanese. You will become proficient in sentence structure and grammar through the study of a variety of different topics from Japanese geography and history to pop culture. On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N4 or N3.
To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for those who have studied Japanese for more than 180 hours, can read and write hiragana and katakana and about 300 kanji and 1500 words, and have developed the ability to take part in everyday conversation and read and write simple sentences.

Learning Outcomes:

You will have the opportunity to learn:

• the four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using natural language
• to use correct grammatical structures and communication strategies
• around 2000 kanji to develop the ability to converse, read and write about matters of a general nature·
• language required for writing a letter or thesis·
• contemporary Japanese customs, culture and social skills

Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment:

Text book: 中級日本語, an Integrated course in Japanese revised edition ISBN 978-4-7890-1307-9

For the first session you will need to bring:

It is highly recommended that you purchase the specific course textbook for the course, but please wait until the college has confirmed your course is running.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

You will be able to proceed to a Japanese Advanced course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In this interactive Spanish for beginners’ course, you will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations in Spanish speaking countries (Spain and 20 Latin American countries). You will develop your speaking and writing skills through listening reading and interacting with your Spanish native speaker tutor along with your classmates in a relaxing and enjoyable class. Your interests, needs and goals will be taken into consideration to make the learning experience appealing and meaningful. To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend three terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience:

This will be the second term, you should have covered the content listed below for First Term

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of the one-year course you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
First Term:
• Greet people, give and ask for personal information (name, age, profession, nationality, etc).
• Express intention and motive of what you do (why you want to learn Spanish or travel to Spain or Latin America).
• Describe Spanish Speaking countries -or those of learners- and their main features (culture, food, music, art and weather) -Verb SER-.
• Express existence -Hay (there is/there are)- and location (Verb ESTAR).

Second Term:
• Go shopping (ask for products, price and express preference and need).
• Introduce your family.
• Describe people (physical appearance and personality).
• Express likes and dislikes (Verb GUSTAR).
• Explain your daily routine (Reflexive Verbs).

Third Term:
• Order food and drinks in a restaurant or bar.
• Describe towns, local areas, their amenities and services.
• Give and ask for directions (Tourism and sightseeing).
• Explain past experiences (Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto -Present Perfect-).
• Talk about skills and abilities.

EXTRA COSTS ON THE COURSE FOR EXAMPLE TEXT BOOK, MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT:

There is a textbook which the tutor will discuss with you.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING

A notebook and pen

ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, WHAT MIGHT YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?

Learners will be able to proceed to the Spanish Improvers course after 3 terms of tuition. there is no obligation to attend more than one term.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more