Get to grips with the basics of the language (e.g. greetings, personal information, nationalities, basic physical descriptions, numbers 0-100) in this friendly and interactive class. This course is suitable for complete beginners or those wishing to refresh their knowledge of the basics. (Level A1)
Courses
Spanish Stage 1 Unit 1
When & Where
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18 September 2024 - 11 December 2024 ( 18 hours, 12 weeks )
- Evening, Wednesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24HMSL06A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Introduce yourself -name, nationality, basic greetings, job, phone number, social media, family, etc.-
- Learn the alphabet and basic pronunciation rules
- Ask and reply to very simple questions about yourself e.g. Where do you come from?, What languages do you speak?
- Make a very simple request, ask for clarification
- Get the gist of basic conversations
Cost
Full fee
£195
Concession fee
£145
Class format and activities
Practising speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Learning through practical activities (individual tasks, role-plays, pair and small group work, games). Writing basic single words and short sentences, e.g. gap-filling, grammar exercises. Listening for the gist or basic information. Revising on topics (e.g. vocabulary) and grammar points. All this will be supported by a learning platform available for extra practice, dowloading materials before the lessons and submitting HW. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes above. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals.
Entry requirements
This course is aimed at complete beginners. Good attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time , from 1 hour to 2.
What you need to know before you enrol
Regular homework is recommended for revision and consolidation ensuring that our learning outcomes are achieved. Join the learning platform -details will be provided- to access to all the materials needed during the lessons.
What you need
Pen and paper, any textbook required for the course will be negotiated by the tutor with students at the beginning of the course, connection to Internet and a device.
What you can do next
Spanish Stage 1 Unit 2
