Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 3
- Course Code: LS138
- Dates: 16/04/24 - 25/06/24
- Time: 15:00 - 16:45
- Taught: Tue, Daytime
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Elena Ugarte
Course Code: LS138
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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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 will we cover?
Daily routine, work, means of transport, leisure activities, talking about the past.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- describe your daily routine
- talk about work
- talk about means of transport
- talk about things you can and cannot do
- say what you did yesterday.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have completed Spanish beginners module: 1 or have an equivalent knowledge of Spanish. Please note this course goes at a slower pace than our standard courses. If you have some basic knowledge of Spanish, contact the Language department as there may be a more suitable course for you.
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?
This course offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere which will enable you to learn at your own pace. Your tutor will use a range of teaching strategies to ensure that you gradually build up your confidence in speaking and listening. Throughout the course, you will receive learning tips on how to speak in groups more effectively and independently (without relying on your notes). You will practise listening to spoken language in ways that will maximise your understanding. There will be activities and advice to help you retain vocabulary.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Textbook and exercise book: Based on units 10-15 of "Ele Actual 1: Libro del alumno (con licencia digital) + CDs A1 - 2019 ed." ISBN: 9788413180373 and "Ele Actual 1: Cuaderno de ejercicios A1 + CD" ISBN: 9788467547382, SM Publishers.
Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.
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When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any of our revision courses in summer (LBS19, LBS04, LBS16) or in early September (LS100). Your progression course would be LS218 Spanish 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 1 in September or if you prefer to switch to one of our standard formats, any of our Spanish lower: module 1 courses.