Spanish for your holiday: beginners

Ideal if you are thinking of travelling to a Spanish-speaking country. Learn basic, commonly-used Spanish phrases and expressions. Based on the tutor's own materials.

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Key course information

Dates
16/05/12 - 20/06/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
6 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

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

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LS118

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2644

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course aims to enable students to communicate effectively in Spanish while on holiday.

What topics will we cover?

Greetings, introductions, meeting people, talking about yourself, numbers, in the bar and restaurant: ordering food and drinks, finding your way, asking and saying where places are, description of places and towns, booking into a hotel, telling the time, expressing likes and dislikes, shopping: types of shops/products, means of transport.

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

- introduce yourself, say hello and goodbye
- give and ask for basic and personal information
- buy items in shops, talk about quantities and prices
- order food and drinks
- describe places (cities, towns, your house)
- ask for and give directions
- tell the time
- express likes and dislikes
- book into a hotel
- buy tickets, enquire about departure/arrival times.

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

No previous knowledge required. 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?

Material provided by the teacher.
If 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?

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 1: mod. 2 or Spanish 1 express: 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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