Catalan 2: module 1

Have you learnt Catalan before? Do you want to improve? This lively and communicative course might be for you.

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Key course information

Dates
05/10/11 - 07/12/11

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
19:35 - 21:05

Fees
Full fee: £135^NC

Venue
FRA - Fashion Retail Academy

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Course code
LMT21

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2644

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course will enable you to develop your basic Catalan by giving you more practice on the use of verbs and tenses and also in the daily use of Catalan.

What topics will we cover?

Introducing yourself and exchanging greetings, giving some information about yourself, talking about your life and that of others, talking about the city and the countryside, expressing preferences, talking about your holidays.

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

-Talk about yourself, exchange greetings, and ask information about others
-Talk about your life and the life of others
-Describe your flat and talk about the city and the countryside
-Talk about your holidays.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You need to have studied Catalan for approximately one year.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Tutor's own material. Book will be discussed at the beginning of the course
When a course book is recommended please try: Grant and Cutler - www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012) and The European Bookshop - www.europeanbookshop.com (020 7287 1720).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Catalan 2 module 2.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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