Spanish 1: module 3

Continue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Based on units 11-15 of Nuevo Ele: Inicial 1 and exercise book (SM Publishers).

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Key course information

Dates
20/04/12 - 29/06/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
11 weeks

Time
10:45 - 12:15

Fees
Full fee: £94
Senior fee: £57

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LS134

Availability
Available
(status updated every 15 mins)

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

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course aims to enable students to communicate in a Spanish-speaking country in everyday situations and to enjoy the language and culture of Spanish speaking countries.

What topics will we cover?

Daily routine, parts of the body, health , making suggestions, entertainment and events, invitations, talking about the past.

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

- describe your daily routine
- talk about your health
- talk about entertainment and events (time and places)
- invite people out (accept and refuse)
- say what you did yesterday.

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

This will cover units 11-15 of Nuevo Ele - Inicial 1 (SM).
Students should have completed Spanish 1 modules 1 and 2 or have an equivalent knowledge of Spanish e.g. Nuevo Ele - Inicial 1 (SM), units 6-10. 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 and exercise book: Nuevo Ele - Inicial 1 (SM), units 11-15.
Please note that the course book is used as a support only. You will not cover all the activities in the book during the course.
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?

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?

Spanish 2 lower: module 1.

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
16/04/12 to 02/07/12	Mon	18:00 - 19:30	10 weeks	£94	£94	£31	LS131	Full	» Select
17/04/12 to 03/07/12	Tue	18:00 - 19:30	12 weeks	£103	£103	£34	LS133	Full	» Select
19/04/12 to 28/06/12	Thu	19:35 - 21:05	11 weeks	£103	£103	N/A	LS132	Started	» Select
20/04/12 to 29/06/12	Fri	10:45 - 12:15	11 weeks	£94	£57	N/A	LS134	Started	» Select
21/04/12 to 30/06/12	Sat	13:35 - 15:05	11 weeks	£103	£67	£35	LS130	Started	» Select
09/07/12 to 30/07/12	Mon	18:00 - 21:00	4 weeks	£73	£73	£43	LBS04	Available	» Select