Brief Description

This course will build upon the basics of the Arabic language learnt in the first 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 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. 15 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

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

Second Term:
• 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
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

This course will build upon the basics of the Chinese language learnt in the first term, through a variety of reading, writing, listening and speaking materials. You, as the learner will be encouraged to acquire simple everyday conversation that covers a range of topics, linked to everyday situations. Chinese characters will also be introduced gradually with attention paid to their origins and to the components of which they are comprised. To complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend the 2 terms – spring and summer (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This is the second term, you will need approx 20 hours previous experience covering the following:
• Learn Chinese pronunciation and its representation in terms of the phonetics alphabet (Pinyin)
• Greet people, introduce yourself and a third party
• Meet people and ask them questions with regard to their nationality, native language and profession

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to:
Term 2
• Tell the time and make appointments
• Say the days of the week, dates and months of the year
• Learn numbers from 0 to 99
Term 3
• Learn Chinese strokes, scripts and simple Chinese Calligraphy
• Learn about the basics of Chinese sentence structure

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

Course book used is: New Practical Chinese Reader (1)’ 2nd edition, Simplify system ISBN 978-7-5619-2623-9 (approx. £17 from Amazon), photocopies can be used in the first week if you are unsure. You might also like to purchase a bilingual dictionary. Your tutor will be able to advise on which dictionary to suit you, so consult your tutor before you decide!

For the first session you will need to bring:

Pen and notebook.

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

Enrol on the Mandarin Chinese Improvers course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Have you always wanted to speak French on your holidays? Here is your chance to impress your family and friends!
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 acquire simple everyday conversation that covers a 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 all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 30 week (3 Terms) course you will have the opportunity to:
Term 1:
• greet people and introduce yourself: nationality, hobbies, etc.
• use numbers and tell the time
• talk about your family and where you live
• talk about your job
• learn how to form the present tense
Term 2:
• order drinks and snacks in a café
• book holiday accommodation
• learn how to find your way around a town in a French speaking country
• ask about local places
Term 3:
• ask about opening hours and making travel enquiries
• go shopping for food
• order food in a restaurant and understand a French menu
• talk about your likes and dislikes
• learn how to form the present tense

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

The following course pack: ‘BBC Talk French: Complete’. ISBN: 9781406679212. Approx cost – £23

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?

Adult Learn and Train offers an Improvers course in French, which is available once you have completed 3 terms of Beginners, which consolidates all the learning of your first year and helps you progress naturally to more proficiency in the language. 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 30 week course (3 terms) 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

The course introduces key structures through a variety of authentic reading, writing and listening materials. Learners will be encouraged to acquire simple everyday conversation that covers a range of topics, linked to everyday situations.
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 will need approx. 15 hours previous experience.
• greet people and introduce yourself
• talk about your family and where you live
• learn how to find your way around a town in a French speaking country
• go shopping for food

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 20 week (2 Terms) course you will have the opportunity to:

Term 2
• talk about your hobbies
• describe your daily and weekly routine
• talk about your likes and dislikes
• order food in a restaurant or drinks and snacks in a bar
• get help at the chemist’s if you are feeling unwell
Term 3
• make travel arrangements
• book holiday accommodation
• go shopping for clothes
• say what you have done in the recent past and what you will do in the future

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

The tutor will discuss a suitable textbook in the first session

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?

Parkside offers an improvers course in French, which is available once you have completed 3 terms of Beginners, which consolidates all the learning of your first year and helps you progress naturally to more proficiency in the language. 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

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one year (3 terms) course, you will have the opportunity to:
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)

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:

This is the second term; you should have approx. 15 hours experience covering the following:

Travelling: explaining where you are going and which activities you will be doing.
Talking about past events (using different past tenses)
Describe an experience, give your opinion, and defend it
Talk about habits and tastes

Term 2:
Ask for directions
Describe a place you have visited
Buy something
Advise people to do or not do something

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

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:

Would you like to speak some Spanish on your holiday? Then this is the course for you! Explore the cultural aspects of Spain and Latin American countries, such as cinema, history and art, literature and the Spanish cuisine.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None – this course is designed for beginners.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
· Sightseeing
· How to order food and drinks in a restaurant
· Shopping
· How to do a booking in a hotel
· Visiting museums
· Ask for directions
· Spanish public transport
· Interesting holiday cities in Spain
· Spanish culture

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

None

For the first session you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen. Please bring a packed lunch

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

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

Brief Description:

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. It uses a nine-band scale, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). It is widely demanded as an entry to UK university courses and is required for those non-UK natives wishing to register with many professional bodies in the UK, including medical and nursing. Because of the broad range of the exam, from beginner to expert, it is too difficult to teach all levels in one class. We therefore require you to have reached a minimum level of 5.5 in IELTS, or a B2 level of general English, to join this class. All aspects of the exam will be taught, in preparation for the four parts of the IELTS exam, Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. There will also be some work on your general English and vocabulary, without which you will not improve your IELTS level.
Visit www.ielts.org/ to find a test centre, check exam dates and booking procedure.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You should have reached a minimum level of 5.5 in IELTS, or a B2 level of general English, to join this class. An assessment test is needed for placement purposes. A £5 charge is payable at the time of assessment. This cost is redeemable against your course fee. To book an appointment call the office on 01223 712340.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course you will have the opportunity to:
● Practise all four skills needed for IELTS
● Learn about the exam and its requirements
● Improve your answering skills with targeted exercises
● Improve your general level of English, vital for IELTS success

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

Complete IELTS by Guy Brook-Hart, bands 6.5- 7.5, student’s book without answers, with CD Rom (ISBN: 9781107657601) approx. £20 new. The course book will have to be purchased in the first week of the course. This course offers tuition only. There is a charge to book your IELTS test and this is done so independently of the college at www.ielts.org/

You will need to bring:

A file with some A4 paper and a pen

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

You may wish to continue until you achieve your required level, or attempt the exam if you feel ready.
Your tutor can advise you.
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. 20 hours previous experience. Topics covered in the first 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 Beginners 2 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 term. 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 second term, you should have approximately 15 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)

Learning Outcomes:

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

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)

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 second term, you should have approximately 15 hours experience covering the following:
Term 1
● highlights of Italian history
● their food and their traditions
● Italian cities (one or two)

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes:

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
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

Learning Outcomes:

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

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. 15 hours experience covering the following:
• tell about experiences and intentions
• describe qualities or conditions
• give and receive
• describe the present state
• report on information

Learning Outcomes:

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

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

Learning Outcomes:

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

In the summer term (10 weeks) 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 course is aimed at those of you who would like to know more about the culture and history of Spain and Latin American countries. The session will explore art, literature, Spanish cuisine as well as significant events in Spanish history.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course will be delivered in Spanish – you should have approx. 2 years (or more) experience in Spanish.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session you will have the opportunity to cover:

Courses topics: The course focuses on the origin of the Spanish Language, differentiating the terminology of “Hispanoamérica” and “Latinoamérica; speech differences, expressions and discovering the countries where the language is spoken. We will be looking at the unification of the Spanish language as well as the Royal Spanish Academy dictionary.

For the session, you will need to bring:

Notebook and pen. Please bring a packed lunch

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

The tutor will advise you on further Spanish courses.
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:

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

• Learn about the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries.
• Discuss current or historic affairs on Spanish speaking countries.
• 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 TBC (approx. cost £30)

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 help you talk with more confidence and exchange information on different aspects of the Hispanic world (culture, history, the arts, current affairs, etc.) By the end of the course you will have gained a good knowledge on a variety of chosen topics about Spain and Latin America.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed

Level required: C1-C2 of the CEFRL (Common Framework of Reference for Languages) of the Council of Europe. This equivalence could also include: living, travelling or working in a Spanish speaking country. You can always get in touch with us if you need further help with this.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
• Learn about the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries.
• Discuss current or historic affairs on Spanish speaking countries.
• Research and make a presentation on a topic agreed with your tutor.
• Watch Spanish videos, TV programs or films.
• Read and debate news, articles, short stories, videos or novels in Spanish.

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

Textbook TBC (approx. £30)

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 second 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

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one-year course you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
Second Term:
• Order food and drinks in a restaurant or bar
• Express likes and dislikes
• Explain your daily routine
• Describe your town/city
Third Term:
• Go shopping (ask for products, price and express preference and need)
• Express future plans for holidays
• Express needs, obligation, give instructions and advices.
• Sightseeing

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

Etapas1 cosas. Publisher: Edinumen. ISBN 978-84-9848-180-8 (approx. £10 – £15)

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 Beginners 2 course.
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). 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.

Learning Outcomes:

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

Second Term:
• 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.

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 Beginners 3 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.
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. 15 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

Learning Outcomes:

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

Aula International 2. Publisher: Difusion. ISBN 978-84-1564-010-3; Approx. cost £10 – £15

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 2 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; be in Spanish!
All learners’ 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 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. 20 hours experience covering the following:
First Term:
· Speak about food preferences
· Speak about habits, routines in the past tense
· Speak about experiences in the past and present tense
· Express the wish to do things

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the one-year course you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
Second Term:
· Give advice
· Express your moods
· Express activities and hobbies in present and past
· Relate and sequence actions in the past
Third Term:
· Express opinions
· Write a cover letter
· Know the musical tastes of classmates
· Verbs to express feelings

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

Aula International 2. Publisher: Difusion. ISBN 978-84-1564-010-3 (approx. cost – £10 – £15)

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 Intermediate 3 course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

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.
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 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 second term, you should have approx. 20 hours experience covering the following:
Term I
1. The media
Tell and comment on a piece of news;
Identify, differentiate and use Past tenses;
Use of passive voice and impersonal constructions;
Recognise and use informative verbs.
2. Sustainable tourism
Debate and argue about different views and options;
Use Present Indicative or Subjunctive when giving an opinion or assessing different options;
Use Present Indicative when formulating conditions (solo si/siempre que…);
Give reasons in support of an idea or action.
3. Make a short presentation on a subject agreed with your tutor;
4. Debate on a subject presented by other learners.

Learning Outcomes:

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

Term 2
1. Sports, Traditions and Cultural heritage
Give advice;
Express fear;
Express unreal conditionals – Si + Pretérito Imperfecto de Subjuntivo + Conditional;
State Knowledge or lack of it (Pretérito Imperfecto SABER/PENSAR/ CREER).

2. Lifestyles
Express cause and purpose;
Use some Prepositional Verbs (Darse cuenta de/Ser consciente de/Arrepentirse de/Disfrutar de/Dar vueltas a/Renunciar/Pertenecer a/Pensar en);
Formulate hypothesis dependent on unreal / unlikely conditions – Second conditional – Si + Pretérito Imperfecto de Subjuntivo + Conditional;
Use relative clauses in present/past tenses.
3. Make a short presentation on a subject agreed with your tutor;
4. Debate on a subject presented by other learners.

Term 3
1. Travelling around Latin America and Spain
Describe towns, cities and their features;
Identify and construct relative clauses with the participle.

2. Education and society
Identify and list vocabulary for educational and social issues;
Establish conditions and requirements referred to actions or events in the past (Perfect Infinitive infinitivo compuesto-/Pretérito Perfecto de Subjuntivo;
Construct impersonal sentences (Se valorará…) and the pasive voice in the future;
Construct relative sentences with relative pronouns (quienes, aquellos que, todo aquel que, el/la/los/las que).

3. Make a short presentation on a subject agreed with your tutor;
4. Debate on a subject presented by other learners.

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 Pre-advanced 3 course.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.