Modern Greek 3: module 1

Improve your intermediate Greek on this practical course. The emphasis is on listening and speaking, and on extending your reading and writing skills. Suitable if you have completed 'Modern Greek 2 upper' or equivalent. Based on Communicate in Greek, book 2, Arvanitakis.

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Key course information

Dates
22/09/11 - 08/12/11

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
12 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £112
Senior fee: £112
Concession: £37

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LK311

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This is a lively intermediate course which concentrates on developing fluency as well as listening, reading and writing skills. Grammar will be revised. Based on Communicate in Greek 2.

What topics will we cover?

Units 1-9 of Communicate in Greek 2
Talking about yourself
Using the telephone
Eating out and socialising in Greece
Keeping a diary
Describing the home
Talking about family celebrations and public holidays in Greece
Using public transport: travelling around Greece
GCSE reading, writing listening and speaking skills
Grammar: revision of tenses (active/passive), adjectives/adverbs of place, quantity expressions, irregular nouns, passive/reflexive verbs.

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

-Use the telephone
-Keep a diary
-Familiarise yourself with main family celebrations and public holidays in Greece
-Socialise with friends
-Order food and drink in a restaurant
-Use public transport in Greece
-Describe your home
-Become familiar with GCSE Modern Greek exam skills.

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

Students should have studied 2-3 years. There is the option of taking the GCSE exam in May. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

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?

Course book: Communicate in Greek 2, by Arvanitakis
Books are available at Hellenic Book Services, 91 Fortess Road, LONDON NW5 (020 7267 9499).

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?

Modern Greek stage 3 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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