Brief description:

This is a course for beginners where you will learn how to write and read in Arabic Language. You will also develop your listening and speaking skills. Arabic is the fourth most spoken language in the world. About 315 million people in 58 countries speak Arabic as their first language. Learners’ needs will be put first and met in order to achieve learning outcomes.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is in its third term; you will need to have covered the outcomes listed below for term 1 and 2. If you are unsure, please contact the office and they will put you in contact with the tutor.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one year course you will have the opportunity to learn how to :
Term 1
Recognise, write and pronounce Arabic Alphabet ( phonology)
Identify part of words, words order , How sentences are made ( Morphology/ Syntax)
Acquire Vocabularies ( Semantics)
Greet people. Ask and give basic information
Term 2
Introduce yourself and your family
Explain your daily routine
Express likes and dislikes
Go shopping, give and ask for directions
Term 3
Order Food and drinks in a restaurant or bar
Read a short story
Write a paragraph
Explain past, present and future events

For your sessions 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 Arabic Improvers in September
The tutor will give you more information.

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 is the third term, you will need to have some experience in the topics listed below for term 1 and 2.

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

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 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 (9 weeks in the third 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 ever wanted to learn Italian? Then this is the course for you! The course is for beginners and is designed to give you a basic knowledge of the Italian language.

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 dialogue development, listening practice, grammar exercises and focus work on cultural aspects of Italy. 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 all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is the third term, you will need to have knowledge on the following topics:

• introduce yourself and others,
• talk about where you live and where you come from
• talk about what you do
• order snacks and drink in a bar
• talk about your holiday
• interact in a shop
• book a hotel

If you are unsure if this is the correct level for you, the office can forward any queries/concerns onto the tutor.

Learning Outcomes:

In the third term you will cover the following topics:
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

Learners may be advised to purchase a textbook but this will be discussed in the first week of class

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so have a pen and paper to hand. You will also need to have a laptop/computer/tablet with good internet connection.

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.
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 Japanese course is for absolute beginners 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.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have completed Beginners Course 1 and 2 or have a little knowledge of Japanese (a few words of Japanese and Hiragana and Ketakana)

Learning Outcomes:

• 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
• take a taxi
• eat out.

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
Published by 3A Corporation,
Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS)

For the first session you will need to have available:

Please do not purchase any books until you recieve confirmation. The tutor will photocopy handouts for the first session. After the first session please purchase the following textbook: “BBC Talk Japanese” ISBN: 978-1-40668-019-5
・Workbook: “SHIN NIHONGO NO KISO KANA WORKBOOK”

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.