Portuguese GCSE

Gain a GCSE qualification and develop your practical language and exam skills. Course fee includes non refundable exam costs payable in advance. Course fees payable in termly instalments.

If you're unsure of the level of course you should study, click here to view a language self-assessment chart

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Key course information

Dates
21/09/11 - 16/05/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
28 weeks

Time
18:30 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £367
Senior fee: £367

Venue
EC - European College

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Course code
LPY21*

Availability
This course has finished

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

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course aims to prepare students for the GCSE examination higher tier and to consolidate and extend their existing skills in Portuguese.

Examination board: OCR.

What topics will we cover?

GCSE topics which include: personal identification, family, friends and relationships, pets, hobbies, daily routines and everyday activities, local area facilities and getting around, sports, healthy lifestyle, food and drinks, special occasions, festivals, weather, entertainment, tv, films and music, holidays and accommodation, environmental, cultural and social issues, school life / further education in the UK, Brazil and Portugal, work experience, jobs and working abroad.

Grammar: all main points of grammar will be studied; verb tenses with emphasis in the various past tenses; prepositions and pronouns; an introduction and basic use of the subjunctive.

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

- give and ask for information about yourself and others
- describe your house
- talk about your family and home life
- talk about daily routine and daily activities
- ask for and give information about town and transports
- use public services in town
- discuss healthy lifestyle, sports and healthy eating
- describe state of health/illness
- talk about festivals and special occasions
- write/reply to letters, invitations, short messages
- discuss food and drink, ordering in a restaurant, exchange recipes
- express likes and dislikes on/discuss tv programmes, music and films
- talk about holidays and accommodation
- talk about school/job/plans
- understand aspects of life and culture in Brazil and Portugal
- comment on the weather
- talk about environmental issues and world events.

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

Stage 2 upper course - Students should have attended a Stage 2 lower course or have a lower intermediate level of Portuguese, having studied for about 2 years. 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?

A notebook, pen or pencil and a Portuguese/English – English-Portuguese dictionary. Any extra materials will be provided by the tutor.
When a course book is recommended please try: Grant and Cutler - http://www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012) and The European Bookshop - http://www.europeanbookshop.com (020 7287 1720).

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

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. Interviews start from July. Please check the website for details and book early as places are limited.
Please note: Term 1: 21/09/11 - 07/12/11 (12 weeks). Term 2: 11/01/12 - 21/03/12 (11 weeks). Term 3: 18/04/12 - 16/05/12 (5 weeks).

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. Homework, student's self-assessment, tutor's feedback and examination.

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?

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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