Current affairs in a foreign language conversation series

Our conversation courses seamlessly integrate current affairs into language learning, ensuring you not only communicate effectively but also stay informed about the latest events and cultural trends worldwide. These courses will keep you motivated to learn the language as you engage with relevant and meaningful topics. They will also help you expand your vocabulary and improve your fluency.

Spoilt for choice? Don't worry, we have the solution. Use discount code LANCONV24 at the checkout online for 10% off when you book two of the courses listed below.*

*Terms & conditions

Discount only valid on select language conversation courses- https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/current-affairs-in-a-foreign-language-conversation-series 
Discount must be used by midnight BST Tuesday 30 April 2024
Discount cannot be applied after the expiry date. 
Discount cannot be used retrospectively on any course already booked. 
Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts. 
Discount can only be used once per customer.
Discount cannot be used to purchase gift vouchers. 
Discount code cannot be exchanged for City Lit credit, gift vouchers or other discount codes. 
Our normal refund and credit policies apply. 
To redeem your discount please select your course online and enter the code into the discount box at checkout and select 'apply discount', when you book via citylit.ac.uk. 
We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any point.

 

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  1. Spanish 4: tertulia y conversación
    Course start date:  Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Elena Ugarte
    Este curso es para aquellos estudiantes que han estudiado unos cinco años de español y desean obtener un conocimiento más profundo de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante.



    Ven a debatir temas y noticias de actualidad de España y Latinoamérica utilizando artículos de periódicos, textos y noticias televisivas. Desarrollarás diferentes registros lingüísticos en función de las circunstancias y el contexto en el que te encuentres.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
    Rating:
    90% of 100
  2. Italian 3 conversation
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 14 Jan 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    This skills-based course is for intermediate learners of Italian and is intended to improve your Italian speaking skills in everyday situations. We will be looking at both formal and informal scenarios, and the aim is to help you to feel more comfortable speaking Italian in order to improve your fluency.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
  3. Italian 4/5: cultura e attualita'
    Course start date:  Thu 23 Jan 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roberto Minardi
    Attraverso attività basate su articoli, servizi di programmi, interviste ecc., questa classe ti offre la possibilità di dibattere e approfondire argomenti riguardanti l’attualità italiana e la cultura del Paese in generale. Praticherai e perfezionerai diversi punti grammaticali e accrescerai il tuo vocabolario. Adatto a chi frequenta un corso al livello 4 o 5 oppure a chi ha una conoscenza equivalente della lingua.







    Please note that this course will take place on alternate weeks.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
  4. Spanish 3 conversation
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 27 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roberto Gallego
    Revise, consolidate and improve your listening and speaking skills on this lively course, which will help you communicate more confidently in daily life situations. Ideal if you have an intermediate level of Spanish, are doing 'Spanish 3 lower', 'Spanish 3 upper' or have an equivalent level (B1 level).



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
  5. French 3 upper: la Guyane française
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 22 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Isabelle Fontan
    A fantastic opportunity to discover and/or find out more about la Guyane française, the only French speaking country in South America. This workshop will be delivered in French and is ideal for learners wishing to improve their understanding of spoken French. Suitable if you are currently attending a French 3 upper course at the City Lit or have an equivalent knowledge.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
  6. Spanish 4/5: música y protesta en América latina
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pilar Villanueva Martinez
    Descubre el vínculo entre la música y las protestas de América latina en este impactante curso que estudia y analiza diferentes estilos musicales, con una variedad de artistas de México, Guatemala, Chile, Puerto Rico, Colombia y más.







    Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).







    This course will be delivered online in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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