Brief Description

This course will build upon the basics of the Arabic language learnt in the fist and second term, through reading, writing, listening and speaking. All four skills will be developed in order to ensure you are able to achieve the Learning Outcomes. Arabic Beginners will give you a solid foundation and enable them to progress further and deeper into the language. A wide range of material will be used to develop all aspects of the language.

The course is priced for 9 weeks (one term); 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 is the third term, you should have approx. 30 hours experience covering the following:
• Recognition of Arabic letters in their isolate form
• Formulation of letters in their written isolate form
• The three short vowels: Fatha,Kasra and Damma
• Letter recognition and formulation in their joined forms
• Nunation,Alsukun,Al shadda
• The three long vowels
• The sun and moon letters
• Al-alif al maqsura , Al-hamza

• Gender of nouns and agreement of adjectives
• Use of definite articles
• Some prepositions and conjunctions
• Use of singular personal and attached pronouns
• The dual and broken plural nouns and adjectives
• Singular and dual and plural demonstrative pronouns
• Numbers from 1 to 10 and associated rules

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

Third Term:
• A broad Vocabulary grouped according to subject, including the home, the school, animals, shapes, colours, fruits and vegetables, transport, clothing, part of the body, the family, occupations and nationalities
• Simple dialogue
• Read and write basic words
• Asking and answering simple questions

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

There is no need to buy a text book or extra materials as handouts are provided at every session. A wide variety of material will be used to ensure maximum benefit. You may want to purchase a bilingual Dictionary – Oxford Essential Arabic Dictionary is sufficient for this course. Those students who plan to study Arabic long term may benefit from the Hans Wehr Dictionary.

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so bring along a notebook or folder.

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

Arabic Improvers course after a whole year of study.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

You will gain a good knowledge on a variety of chosen subjects and can enter unprepared into conversation about familiar topics. The course will help you to talk with more confidence and exchange information on different aspects (culture, politics, current affairs, etc.). A variety of class activities will be used including games, listening to audio clips, French songs and viewing of French films. The course is best suited if you have completed a minimum of 3 years study of French or who visit a French speaking country regularly.
Homework is on a voluntary basis and mostly aims at looking up information and/or vocabulary to prepare for a topic which will be discussed during the lesson afterwards. You must bear in mind that language practice is the finality of the course: although most students decide to attend a French course by love of French culture, it is not compulsory to have an exhaustive knowledge of it, and you are welcome to suggest topics to be covered in addition to the planned aims of the course.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have already studied French for at least 3 years, or have completed the Improvers course and have a good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language or visit a French speaking country regularly. Students should have a sufficient vocabulary to describe people, places and situations and be able to express their opinions with simple sentences.
Finally you should also have an adequate knowledge of prepositions, personal pronouns and the indicative verbs (present, past and future). However, there will be some brief recaps of this basic grammar throughout the course.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 3 terms of courses you will have the opportunity to:
• Cope alone in a French-speaking country for essential tourist matters.
• Speak and exchange ideas spontaneously and clearly, if not fluently, about any familiar matter.
• Understand the main points of a conversation between native speakers regardless of the delivery of speech,
• provided there aren’t too many people speaking at a time.
• Be more familiar with the different registers of language, without necessarily being able to actually master them

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

The course does not include any additional materials for you to buy. Any possible extra activities for the course will be agreed upon with the whole class and will not be compulsory.

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so bring along a notebook or folder and something to write with.

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

Your tutor will advise you as to the next step. The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you

Brief Description

This class will introduce you to key structures through a variety of authentic reading, writing and listening materials. A variety of class activities will be used including role-play, games, listening to audio clips, French songs and viewing of French films. You will be encouraged to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of topics, linked to everyday situations.
There is a test at the end of each term, as well as weekly homework and continuous informal assessment performed through class activities. 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 both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

If you have already studied French for one year (60 hours) or have completed the Beginners course and have a good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language; covering the following topics:
Term 1:
• getting to know people and explaining your reasons for learning French
• describing your daily routine and telling the time
• talking about hobbies and sports
• describing properties and understanding property descriptions
• learn how to use adjectives
• shopping for clothes and expressing your opinion

Term 2:
• ask for directions
• ask for help and report a problem
• talk about holiday plans
• describe the weather
• describe past holidays
• learn how to form the perfect tense (past)

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one year (3 terms) course, you will have the opportunity to:
Term 3:
• say how you feel and talk about parts of the body
• ask for advice from the doctor/pharmacist and follow instructions
• send and reply to an invitation
• describe people’s appearances
• follow a recipe
• talk about what you used to do (imperfect tense) and what you will do in the future (simple future tense)

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

You will continue using the course pack from the Beginners course. (BBC Talk French: Complete. ISBN: 9781406679212)

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so bring along a notebook or folder and something to write with.

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

Learners can proceed to French Intermediate 1 after the full year of Improvers (3 terms).
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

The class will introduce you to key structures through a variety of authentic reading, writing and listening materials. A variety of class activities will be used including role-play, games, listening to audio clips, French songs and viewing of French films. Learners will be encouraged to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of topics, linked to everyday situations.
There is no formal examination at the end of this course, but continuous assessment will be performed through class activities and weekly homework. 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 both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

The course is suitable for students who have already studied French for one year (45 hours) or have completed the Beginners course and have a good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language. You should have a sufficient vocabulary to describe people, places and situations and be able to express their opinions with simple sentences. You should also have an adequate knowledge of personal pronouns and the indicative verbs (present and perfect past). However, there will be a brief recap of this basic grammar at the beginning of the course.

Learning Outcomes:

Term 3:
Say how you feel and talk about parts of the body
Express your opinion
Express a wish
Talk about holidays (using the future tenses)

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

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the year.

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so bring along a notebook or folder and something to write with.

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

Learners can proceed to French Intermediate after the full year of Improvers (3 terms).
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course is a progression from the Improvers course or to further one’s French language if returning to the language or after the completion of at least two years’ introductory course. The class will introduce key structures through a variety of authentic reading, writing and listening materials. A variety of class activities will be used including role-play, games, listening to audio clips, French songs and viewing of French films. Learners will be encouraged to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of topics, linked to everyday situations.
There is a test at the end of each term, as well as weekly homework and continuous informal assessment performed through class activities. The course is priced for 9 weeks (one term); 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:

The course is suitable for learners who have already studied French for two years or have completed the Improvers course and have a good understanding of the structure and basic grammar of the language. Learners should have a sufficient vocabulary to describe people, places and situations and be able to express their opinions with simple sentences. They should also have an adequate knowledge of personal pronouns and the indicative verbs (present, immediate future and past perfect tenses).

This is the second term you should have an additional approx. 20 hours experience covering the following:
• Revise the present tense, the perfect tense, the imperfect tense and the two future tenses.
• Understand the difference between the perfect tense and the imperfect tense
• Learn vocabulary to describe appearance and personality
• Better understanding of different types of pronouns
• Practise the imperative command

Term 2
• Learn the conditional tense
• Learn the pluperfect tense, the conditional perfect tense and the future perfect tense
• Discuss the environment, its problems and possible situations
• Learn how to form adverbs
• Learn vocabulary to describe feelings and emotions

Learning Outcomes:

Term 3
• Learn the present subjunctive mood
• Learn vocabulary to talk about TV and films
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of technology
• Practise a variety of connectives, time phrases and other useful words
• Practise more complex translation into French

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

The tutor will discuss which text book to purchase in the 1st class.

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so bring along a notebook or folder and something to write with.

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

Learners can proceed to more advanced French courses
The 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 for you if you 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 be also some revision of specific elements of grammar upon students’ request.
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 both 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 this course you will be able 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

The tutor will provide a variety of materials and there is no compulsory textbook.
You will need a good size bilingual dictionary.

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?

You will be able to continue on this course the following year.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course will build upon the basics of the Italian language learnt in the first term. By the end of the course you will be familiar with the basic structure of the Italian language and have a sufficient vocabulary that will allow you to communicate with native speakers in most everyday situations. The language will be taught in the context of the social, cultural and historical aspects of Italy. A variety of activities will be used, including role-plays, watching films, listening to CDs, grammar exercises and group work. The course will be based on communicative methods and active participation will be strongly encouraged. There will be regular homework to consolidate what has been learnt in class and to assess your 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 both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have approx. 40 hours previous experience. Topics covered in the first and second term:
• to introduce yourself and others
• to talk about where you live and where you come from
• to talk about what you do
• to order snacks and drink in a bar
• to talk about your holiday
• to interact in a shop
• to book a hotel

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the Spring and Summer terms you will have the opportunity to:
• Parts of the day, days of the week, months of the year and telling the time
• Expressions of frequency (sometimes, every day, never)
• Likes and dislikes – more on food and ordering in a restaurant
• Spatial awareness (near, far, opposite, in front of)
• Transport
• Around the city
• Possessives
• Using the present tense
• Articles
• Greetings
• Using the past tense
• Shopping for food, names of shops
• Daily life (routine and habits)
• Directions
• Clothing
• Shopping for clothes
• Booking a hotel

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

Text book to be confirmed – approx cost £20

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so bring along pen, paper and a ring binder folder.

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

Learners will be able to proceed to the Italian Improvers course the following term, and onto the Italian Improvers course after three terms.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course will build upon the knowledge learnt in the first two terms. This course is a progression from the Improvers course and is suitable for you if have already studied Italian for at least one and a half years. You will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a higher level, enabling you to consolidate and reinforce the language previously learned. The focus will be on conversation and everyday situations. Grammar will also be an important component of the course. The course is based on interactive and communicative methods. A variety of class activities will be used including dialogues, conversation, listening to CDs and viewing the “videocorso” which accompanies the textbook Nuovo Espresso 2 . Class discussions on a variety of topics will take place on a regular basis and you will be strongly encouraged to express your views and opinions. Weekly homework will be set. 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 both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is the third term, you should have approximately 30 hours experience covering the following:
Term 1
● Shopping for clothes and other items
● When I was young (looking at the imperfect tense)
● Describing people (physically and in terms of personality)
● Looking at the verb PIACERE
● Use of the past tense compared to the imperfect
● Expressions of time
● Altered nouns (endings in -ino, -etto, -one)
● Conditional Mode
● Some phrasal expressions (farcela, andarsene)

Term 2
● Making a proposal (accepting and refusing an invitation)
● Travelling and types of holidays
● More on food and eating habits. The Mediterranean diet
● Health
● Stare +gerundio (the continuous tense)
● Direct and indirect pronouns and their position in a sentence
● Relative pronouns che and cui
● The verb volerci (= it takes)

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one year course you will have covered the following main topics:

Term 3
● Sports and types of sport which you practice and enjoy
● Work and employment in Italy
● Recounting events
● House and home
● Imperative mode
● Conjunctions
● Stare per (+ infinitive)
● Impersonal constructions
● Idiomatic expressions

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

Course book Nuovo Espresso 2

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 the Upper Intermediate course after 3 terms of this Intermediate course.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course follows on from the first term’s knowledge and is a progression from the Intermediate course and is suitable for you if you have already studied Italian for at least three years. Learners will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a more advanced level, enabling them to begin 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 you will be strongly encouraged to prepare something to say at home first and then participate actively in lessons.
You will be able to communicate in Italian in most common situations using appropriate structures and range of vocabulary.
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 priced for 10 weeks (one term); 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 is the third term, you should have approximately 30 hours experience covering the following:
Term 1
● highlights of Italian history
● their food and their traditions
● Italian cities (one or two)

Term 2
● Some more highlights of Italian history
● A few interesting personalities
● Their influence on Italian art and culture
Term 3
● Some more highlights of Italian history
● Current affairs and life in Italy today
● Artists and cinema

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one year course you will have covered the following main topics:

You will have also studied the following points of grammar:
● revision of main tenses (present, past, future, imperfect and conditional)
● the past historic
● introduction to the subjunctive
● passive form
● revision and consolidation of pronouns
● different conjunctions

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

Course book to be discussed in the first class. Approx cost: £10 – £20.

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 the Pre–Advanced course from September 2019.
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description:

Have you studied Japanese for more than 240 hours or lived or worked in Japan? Then this is the right level for you. Japanese geography and history to pop culture, focusing on reading and writing skills, listening comprehension and speaking, using material selected to fit the target skill. What you learn will reflect the realities of Japanese as it is actually used. On completion of this course, you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N2 or N1. 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?

Learners should have studied Japanese for more than 240 hours.

Please note: This is the second term, in the first term the tutor covered the following:

• Geography
• Speech style
• Presentation using graph and diagram
• Introducing story

In the spring term (10 week), you will have the opportunity to learn:
• Japanese food
• Pop culture
• Arts
• Presentation about historical events and people
• Education

Learning Outcomes:

In the summer term (10 week), you will have the opportunity to learn:
• Presentation how to make/how to use
• Poems, haiku,
• Discussion about future relationship in the world

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

Textbook: Tobira, Gateway to Advanced Japanese Learning ISBN 978-4-87424-447-0 C0081 (approx. £36 from Amazon)
For the first session you will need to bring:
It is highly recommended that you purchase the specific course textbook before the first lesson. Writing materials.

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

The tutor will give you the options for further learning.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course will build upon the basics of the Japanese language learnt in the first term, you will continue to 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.
To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is the second term, you should have approx. 15 hours experience covering the following:
• use greetings, make introductions, and give personal information
• order drinks and snacks at a coffee shop
• offer someone a drink …. and to accept or refuse
• ask for and give directions
• find out about places and how to get there
• read and write Hiragana and Katakana

In the Spring course (10 weeks) you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
• recognise some signs and Kanji
• go shopping, use the post office, or visit a department store, etc.
• 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
• ask about public transport
• take a taxi

Learning Outcomes:

In the Summer course (10 weeks) you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
• eat out
• talk about likes and dislikes
• ask about items on the menu and order a meal
• pay compliments
• deal with customs at the airport
• cope when feeling ill, visit a doctor or hospital

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

Textbook: “BBC Talk Japanese” ISBN: 978-1-40668-019-5
・Workbook: “SHIN NIHONGO NO KISO KANA WORKBOOK”
ISBN: 9784906224289 (approx. £6.00 from Amazon)
For the first session you will need to bring:
Textbook: “BBC Talk Japanese” ISBN: 978-1-40668-019-5 (approx. £10.00 from Amazon)
・Workbook: “SHIN NIHONGO NO KISO KANA WORKBOOK”

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

You will be ready for the Improvers course (after 3 terms of study).
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course will build upon the knowledge of the Japanese language learnt in the first term. You will build up more speaking, listening, and reading and writing skills with proper grammar and sentence structure. On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N 5.
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 both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is the second term, you should have approx. 30 hours experience covering the following:
• tell about experiences and intentions
• describe qualities or conditions
• give and receive
• describe the present state
• report on information

In the spring course (10 weeks), you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
・make suggestions and give advice
・action giving and receiving
・learn about Japanese culture and events
・compare two items among three or more items

Learning Outcomes:

In the summer course (10 weeks), you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
・deal with the hospital
・cause someone to do something
・learn 200 kanji and a vocabulary of 1000 words

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

You will need the textbook, please bring this to your first lesson:
“Genki 1 – An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese”, Second Edition
ISBN: 978-4-7890-1440-3 Publisher: Gakken/Japan Publications

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

Japanese Intermediate course (after 3 terms of Improvers).
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you

Brief Description

This 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?

You should have approx. 150 hours experience. This is the second term, in the first term the tutor covered the following:
• Dealing at the bank
• Potential verbs
• Volitional form
• あげる/くれる/もらう
• Accommodations in Japan
• Interesting experiences in Japan
• I hear that
• Transitivity pairs

In the spring term (10 weeks) you will have the opportunity to learn:
• Job hunting
• Manga
• Write letters and E-mail
• Honorific verbs
• Giving respectful advice
• Extra-modest expressions/humble expressions

Learning Outcomes:

In the summer term  you will have the opportunity to learn:
• Questions with in larger sentences
• Passive sentences
• Causative sentences/ causative-passive sentences
• Four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using natural language
• to recognize and use correct grammatical structures and communication strategies
• around 400 kanji and 2500 words 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

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

Text book: げんき2, “An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Genki 2” second edition ISBN 978-4-7890-1443-4. The cost is approximately £35 from Amazon.

For the first session you will need to bring:

It is highly recommended that you purchase the specific course textbook before the first lesson, once 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:

This Spanish course is suitable for those willing to improve their fluency in the language to an advanced level for work, study or leisure. You will be working towards reaching level C1 of the Council of Europe Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course follows a communicative-interactive approach and action-oriented learning. Teaching and learning is carried out entirely in Spanish. All learners needs and goals will be taken into account to make the learning experience appealing and meaningful. Learners will be able to build on their previous knowledge to further develop all four language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening), although particular emphasis will be given to speaking and listening. Continuous assessment will be carried out to measure students’ progress.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for those who have already studied Spanish for 6 years (approximately 350 hours) – or equivalent learning.

Learning Outcomes:

Term 3

By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Learn and discuss about current and historic affairs and culture of Spanish speaking countries:
1 – National, cultural and individual identity:
Identify vocabulary to describe feelings and moods.
Identify and use proportional comparative structures (cuanto/a/s + más/menos…+más/menos…).
Identify concessive clauses (por mucho que…/por más que…/por poco que…)

2 – Humans and Nature:
Identify vocabulary to describe nature, landscapes and the environment.
Identify advanced use of prepositions por and para.
Identify concessive clauses (aunque/ a pesar de que/ aun + gerund…).
• Watch Spanish videos, TV programs or films.
• Read and debate news, articles, short stories in Spanish.
• Research and make a presentation on a topic agreed with your tutor.
• Debate on the subjects presented by learners.

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

Textbook C de C1, Curso de Español de Nivel Superior, Publisher Difusión. ISBN 9788416273485 (approx. cost £20)

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen

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

The tutor will advise you of the next step and other Spanish courses.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

This course will build upon the basics of the Spanish language learnt in the first term, during the course you will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations in Spanish speaking countries (Spain and 20 Latin American countries). We believe that learning is an active constructive process; learning through action! We think that speaking is one of the most important ways to learn and boost confidence, so we encourage you to consolidate what you have learnt through role-play and conversation. Oral and written interactions, listening comprehension, reading, oral and written expression; learn to use!
All 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 both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is the third term. You should have approx. 20 hours experience, covering the following outcomes:

• Greet people, give and ask for personal information (name, age, profession, nationality, etc)
• Talk about family
• Describe people (physical appearance and personality)
• Give and ask for directions
• Describe houses
• Express likes and dislikes
• Go shopping (ask for products, price and express preference and need)
• Express future plans.

Learning Outcomes:

Third Term

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to learn how to:

• Order food and drinks in a restaurant or bar.
• Explain your daily routine.
• Describe Spanish speaking countries, places and their weather.

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

The tutor will advise you.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen

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

Learners will be able to progress onto the Spanish Improvers course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

NO CLASS 9TH MAY 

Brief Description

This course will build upon the basics of the Spanish language learnt in the first term, during the course you will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations in Spanish speaking countries (Spain and 20 Latin American countries). 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 both terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is the second term of this course, you should have approx. 20 hours previous experience covering the following topics:
• Greet people, give and ask for personal information (name, age, profession, nationality, etc).
• Introduce your family.
• Describe people (physical appearance and personality).
• Describe countries, places and their weather.
• Express existence and location.

• Express intention and motive of what you do.
• Go shopping (ask for products, price and express preference and need).
• Express likes and dislikes.
• Explain your daily routine.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one-year course you will have the opportunity to learn how to:

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

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

Aula Internacional I, New Edition (bilingual version), Students Book 1 with exercises and CD. Publisher: Difusión-European Schoolbooks. ISBN 978-84-15846-77-2 (approx. £20)

For the first session you will need to bring:

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

Brief Description

This is a course for improvers where you will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations in Spanish speaking countries (Spain and 20 Latin American countries). We believe that learning is an active constructive process; learning through action! We think that speaking is one of the most important ways to learn and boost confidence, so we encourage students to consolidate what they have learnt through role play and conversation. Oral and written interactions, listening comprehension, reading, oral and written expression; learn to use! All learners’ interests, needs and goals will be taken into consideration to make the learning experience appealing and meaningful.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have approx. 30 hours experience covering the following:
First Term:
• Spanish language and you (express feeling and interests)
• Explain past experiences
• Movies and cinema
• Express past experience
• Describe part of the house and furniture

Second Term:
• Express actions in progress
• Plan a weekend in a Spanish city
• Food and express eating habits
• Talk about present and past experiences. Give opinions

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one-year course you will have the opportunity to learn how to:

Third Term:
• Explain and describe past experiences
• Sightseeing in Spain
• Give advice, express the mood
• Describe the most interesting moments of your life
• Tell stories

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

you will be advised.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen

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

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

NO CLASS ON 9TH MAY 

Brief Description:

Spanish course suitable for those willing to improve their fluency in the language at a higher-intermediate level for work, study or leisure. You will be working towards reaching level B2 of the Council of Europe Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course follows a communicative-interactive approach and action- oriented learning. Teaching and learning is carried out entirely in Spanish. All students’ needs and goals will be taken into account to make the learning experience appealing and meaningful. Students will be able to build on their previous knowledge to further develop all four language skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening), although particular emphasis will be given to speaking and listening. Regular homework will be set to consolidate what has been learnt in class. Continuous assessment will be carried out to measure students’ progress.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is suitable for those who have already studied Spanish for 4 years (approx. 240 hours.) If you are unsure of your level, please contact the office and we will put you in contact with the tutor.
This is the third term, see the outcomes below

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Term 3

1. Hispanic cinema: “Roma” by Mexican director Santiago Cuarón:

• Identify and use cinema vocabulary.
• Review a film.

2. Varieties of the Spanish language: The controversial issue of the subtitles of the film “Roma” by Mexican Santiago Cuarón into Spanish of Spain.

• Recognise differences between Mexican Spanish and Spanish from Spain.
• Give your opinion on “linguistic colonialism”. (Creo que + indicativo/ no creo que + subjuntivo.

3. Look at A brief summary of Hispanic literature (17th century-20th century): Identify main writers.

4. Look at  “La movida”, counterculture in post Franco Spain: music, TV and Cinema, art, literature, photography, graffiti, comics.

5. Research and make a presentation on a topic agreed with your tutor.

6. Debate on the subjects presented by learners.

7. Make a short presentation on a subject agreed with your tutor.

8. Debate on a subject presented by other learners.

9. Deliver a Presentation on a piece of news.

10. Watch and comment on Spanish series “La caza. Monteperdido” on Spanish Public Televisión RTVE (Radio Televisión Española): http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/la-caza-monteperdido/ (based on the bestseller novel “Monteperdido” by Agustín Martínez: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monteperdido-Spanish-Agust%C3%ADn-Mart%C3%ADnez-ebook/dp/B00X0485QE/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=)

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

Text book to be discussed in the class.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen

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

Learners will be able to proceed to the Spanish Lower Advanced course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.