Spanish 3 lower: module 2

Improve your intermediate Spanish on this lively course, with the emphasis on speaking, listening and acquiring a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 lower: module 1' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 3 (Difusión Publishers).

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Key course information

Dates
14/01/12 - 24/03/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
11 weeks

Time
10:30 - 12:30

Fees
Full fee: £137
Senior fee: £89
Concession: £47

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LS323

Availability
This course has finished

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course aims to give students an opportunity to consolidate the basic structures of Spanish and then to extend their knowledge to include more complex grammatical structures and functions. This course will enable students to communicate more fully and fluently on a wider range of topical issues and everyday situations. The course aims to help you to develop your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills (with an emphasis on speaking ) It will also give an insight into cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries.

What topics will we cover?

Topics: relationships; health issues; mysteries and the esoteric; films, play and television.
Grammar: "Me encanta(n)/fascina(n)/apasiona(n)/horroriza(n)/sienta(n) mal etc; tiene(s) que/necesita(s) + infinitive, es necesario + infinitive/ es necesario que + present subjunctive; es probable/posible que + present subjunctive; lo(s), la(s), le(s).

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

-Express likes, dislikes and a range of emotions (Indicative/Subjunctive)
-Give orders, instructions and advice (Imperative)
-Express probability and uncertainty (Subjunctive)
-Use direct and indirect object pronouns.

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

This course is intended for students who have studied Spanish for 3 years and completed the 1st term of stage 3 lower, or have an equivalent level of Spanish. 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: Aula Internacional 3 (Difusión)
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 3 lower: module 3. Please enrol on the next module 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

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
09/01/12 to 19/03/12	Mon	19:35 - 21:05	11 weeks	£103	£103	N/A	LS321	Finished	» Select
10/01/12 to 20/03/12	Tue	18:00 - 19:30	11 weeks	£103	£103	£34	LS322	Finished	» Select
14/01/12 to 24/03/12	Sat	10:30 - 12:30	11 weeks	£137	£89	£47	LS323	Finished	» Select