Modern Foreign Language

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?

No experience required

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 beginners 2 course in January 2022.
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?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

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

Term 2

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

Term 3

• Talk about hobbies
• Talk about one’s job
• Transport and Travel

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring

Pen and Paper

Recommended:
• Get a taste of the origin of Chinese characters by visiting: https://hanziyuan.net/
• Download this app and play around with it: Pleco

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

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

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

Brief Description

This French beginners course introduces 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 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.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the 3 Terms 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
• learn how to find your way around a town in a French speaking country
• go shopping for food

Term 2:
• talk about your likes and dislikes
• order food in a restaurant or drinks and snacks in a café
• make travel arrangements
• book holiday accommodation
• talk about your job

Term 3:
• describe your daily routine
• ask about local activities
• describe properties
• go shopping for clothes
• learn how to form the present tense

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

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

The option of a course book will be discussed in the first class. Printed material will be available weekly.

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

Brief Description:

This course is suitable for advanced students who have already reached a good level of fluency either by attending formal classes or by living, working or having frequent holidays in Italy. A sound knowledge of the language structure and basic grammar is required, together with the ability to read and understand original materials. You are expected to contribute actively to class discussions on a wide range of topics including current affairs, social issues, literature and cinema. You should also be able to demonstrate a high level of interest not only for the Italian language, but also for the Country’s history, culture and society.
The main aim of the course is to teach you how to use and manipulate the language to high standards mainly through the development of speaking skills. Other activities will include research on specific topics, reading of newspapers and literature, presentations, listening exercises and written homework. There will also be some revision of specific elements of grammar upon students’ request.
The course is priced for one term (10 weeks); 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 complete 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?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the first term you will have the opportunity to:
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

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

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 Beginners 2 course the following term, and onto the Italian Improvers course after three terms.
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

Learners will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a higher level, enabling them to consolidate and reinforce the language previously learned. The focus will be on conversation but grammar will also be an important component of the course and there will be homework set each week to consolidate the understanding of grammar structures. The course is based on interactive and communicative methods.  Class discussions on a variety of topics will take place on a regular basis and learners will be strongly encouraged to take an active part in the lessons.

Please note: This course will be online. To participate in online classes you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet with fully updated browser (preferably Google Chrome).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is a progression from this year’s Intermediate course and is suitable for learners who have already studied Italian for about three years or who have a good understanding of the spoken language.  

Learning Outcomes:

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

• Be able to understand and interact with Italian people, using your language skills actively and creatively in meaningful communication
• Expand on grammar structures, focusing on everyday language usage
• Expand on cultural knowledge of contemporary Italy 
• Reading short stories 

For the first session you will need to:

A ring binder, paper, dividers and pens.

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

Progression onto 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 course is suitable for those who have completed beginning and intermediate Japanese and now need to build their proficiency.
The main areas we will cover are listening, speaking, reading, and writing while also providing a deeper understanding of Japan and its culture.

On completion of this course

Learners will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N2 or N3.

Each lesson contains
会話, 読み物, 新しい単語、漢字リスト、漢字の部首、語句、文法、運用練習、聴解、読解練習
、作文、発表、討論練、俳句、ことわざ

Topics
・仕事を探す
読み物- 「マクドナルドと森山」「ブランド志向」
漢字の部首- のぎへん
俳句
・贈り物- お土産、披露宴
文法運用-あげる/もらう
読み物- 「贈り物好きの日本人」
漢字の部首-しめすへん
ことわざ
・旅行-予約する/切符を買う/時刻表
国内旅行
速読-「鴎外と漱石」
漢字の部首-いとへん
俳句
・文句を言う

ホームステイ
漢字の部首-うかんむり
読み物-「いやなこと」

・病状を訴える
問診」
読み物-「ラフカディオ・カーン」
漢字の部首-もんがまえ
擬音語と擬態語
・過去の経験を述べる
読み物-「日本語をどのように始めたか」
漢字の部首-しんにゅう
ことわざ

・自分の意見を述べる
読み物-「日本の女性」
新聞を読んで、ニュースを聞いてメモを取る

速読-「トイレのドア」
漢字の部首-まだれ
・インタビューする
「ウチから見た日本、外から見た日本」
読み物-「Coolな日本人」「決まりだらけの日本」
漢字の部首-くさかんむり
俳句

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

This course is for learners who have been developing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, in order to cultivate overall competence in Japanese.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have the opportunity to learn:
the four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, using natural language
to use correct grammatical structures and communication strategies
around 2000 kanji to develop the ability to converse, read and write about matters of a general nature
language required for writing a letter or thesis
contemporary Japanese customs, culture and social skills

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

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

For the first session you will need to bring:

It is highly recommended that you purchase the specific course text book before the first lesson. Writing materials.

Examination Fees:
There is no prescribed examination at the end of this course. However the Japan Foundation operates an internationally recognised examination called the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N 3, or N2.
JLPT http://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/levelsummary.html

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

The tutor will give learners 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 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?

No previous experience or knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

• By the end of the first term you will have the opportunity to:
  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

About Your Tutor:

Yukiko Isono has been teaching Japanese in the UK since 1980 and has developed Japanese teaching methods for adult learners. She is the author of “BBC Talk Japanese”.

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.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

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

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

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

Please DO NOT purchase until after the 1st week of the course. The tutor will have exercises/handouts for you to do in the 1st week.
Aula Internacional I, 1st Edition (bilingual version), Students Book 1 with exercises and CD.
Publisher: Difusion Centro de Publicacion y Publicaciones de Idiomas, S.L.
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: 15 Feb. 2014
ISBN-13 978-8415846772 (approx. £20/£25)

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None

FOR THE FIRST SESSION YOU WILL NEED TO BRING

A notebook and pen

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

Learners will be able to proceed to the Spanish Improvers course after 3 terms of tuition. there is no obligation to attend more than one term.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or 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