Portuguese 1: module 2

Continue learning to speak Portuguese and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative class, which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable if you have completed 'Portuguese 1: module 1' or equivalent. Based on units 4-5 of Avenida Brasil 1.

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Key course information

Dates
19/04/12 - 05/07/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
11 weeks

Time
19:35 - 21:05

Fees
Full fee: £103
Senior fee: £103

Venue
EC - European College

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Course code
LP124

Availability
This date is full

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course aims to give students basic knowledge of Portuguese, enabling them to understand how the language works and to start communicating in Portuguese in various situations.

What topics will we cover?

Portuguese grammar, colloquial and formal language, idiomatic expressions. The students will have the opportunity to develop their oral, listening comprehension, reading and writing skills.

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

-describe your house
-give/ask for directions,
-book a room in a hotel,
-buy a ticket and ask for information at a train station.

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

Students should have completed 'Portuguese 1 module 1' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language. 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?

Textbook: Avenida Brasil 1, Units 4-5. Additional materials will be provided by the tutor.
Please note that the course book is used as a support only and is not compulsory. Similarly for the CD as the tutor will provide listening activities throughout the course.
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. Tutors feedback during/after each classroom activity (see no.5 above)
Homework
Students self assessment.

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?

Portuguese 1 module 2. Please enrol as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.

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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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
19/04/12 to 05/07/12	Thu	19:35 - 21:05	11 weeks	£103	£103	N/A	LP124	Full	» Select
10/01/12 to 20/03/12	Tue	19:35 - 21:05	11 weeks	£103	£103	£34	LP121	Finished	» Select
13/01/12 to 23/03/12	Fri	18:00 - 19:30	11 weeks	£103	£103	£34	LP123	Finished	» Select
16/01/12 to 26/03/12	Mon	18:00 - 19:30	11 weeks	£103	£103	£34	LP122	Finished	» Select