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Students will continue to develop their communication skills, with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Alongside learning and practicing new language structures and vocabulary, we will explore the ever-increasing range of materials available online in Cornish, such as documentaries, films, and music videos, working towards fluency to enable students to fully appreciate and interact with these resources.
For those wishing to go on to sit an exam, this course will serve as preparation for the Grade 3 examination of the Cornish Language Board.
What will we cover?
Cooking recipes, having an argument, talking about one’s job, friends and family, games, sports and activities and rhymes or simple songs, Dadhel (having discussions) and doing role plays (Gwari rann)
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
explain a recipe
talk about your friends and family
present a family tree
explain what your job is
speak about leisure activities
express your opinion
read and create basic verses
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for students who have completed Cornish 2 lower or equivalent (about 2 years of learning)
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide, or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level.
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
To begin with we will be using:
BORA BRAV by Polin Prys, published by KESVA AN TAVES KERNEWEK.
ISBN: 978-1-908965-39-4.
Students are therefore advised to obtain a copy of this book, which they will find useful. However, we will also be making use of material from BORA BRAV 2 by Polin Prys, which is unpublished. Materials from this book will therefore be provided to students via Google Classroom.
Dr. Gary Retallick Mathematics and Science Gary obtained his Phd in Philosophy of Physics from Kings College London in 2006. His thesis explored the physics of time, touching upon relativity, field equations, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and metaphysics. Gary began his teaching career in computing, going on to teach philosophy for the WEA and Mary Ward Centre, and physics and mathematics at both Birkbeck College London and the Open University. He currently teaches various science related courses, spanning topics in physics, chemistry and mathematics, at City Lit. Languages - Cornish Aside from his career in Science, Gary has an ongoing interest in languages, in particular Cornish, the language of his ancestors. He began studying Cornish at City Lit in 1998, and after passing the grade three Cornish exam with distinction he started to assist his tutor, Jo P'rhys. After a number of years as language assistant to the class, Gary was formally appointed as teacher of the Cornish beginners class, allowing Jo to concentrate on the higher level classes. Gary now teaches both the beginners and lower intermediate classes.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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