Introduction to Spanish - Term 2 (C) (UC12N55C)
Holidays are back! Get ready to improve your Spanish and learn more about the culture with a native Spanish tutor.
Course overview
In this fun and relaxed course, you will continue to develop your Spanish language skills to be able to communicate your own ideas. The primary aim is to progress towards holding longer conversations, acquiring key vocabulary and more basic structures and gain awareness of the cultural diversity of Spanish speaking countries.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When
Monday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm from 10th January 2022 until 18th July 2022 for 20 weeks.
No classes - 14th February, Half term
March 28th, April 4th, 11th & 18th, Easter break (4 weeks)
May 2nd & 30th Bank holidays.
20th June 2022 - Tutor unwell
Cost
The full fee is £261.00.
The concessionary fee is £129.00.
What you already need to know
This is a continuation of the course that started in the Autumn Term. New learners are welcome. It would be beneficial to know simple phrases to give personal information about yourself, vocabulary related to food and drinks and understand numbers up to 100 and basic structures in simple, predictable contexts.
What you will learn
- Express opinion, agreement and disagreement
- Describe physical appearance and character
- Talk about means of transports
- Give directions and describe locations
- Talk about the weather and seasons
- Tell the time and days of the week
- Recognise parts of the house and its furniture
- Talk about daily routines and hobbies
You will also discover some information about Spanish and Latin American culture!
How you will learn it
- Course-specific material and activities
- Roleplay activities on topics
- Group/individual work
- Listening and speaking exercises
- Quizzes
- Practical use of knowledge in predictable simple contexts
Bring to the first session
Pen and paper
Extra study or practice
You are advised to practise new words and phrases between classes.
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
In the event of restrictions being reintroduced and if the class is remaining in the venue, you will be informed of further safety measures. If the lessons cannot take place because the tutor has to isolate or in the event of government-imposed restrictions or lockdowns, every effort will be made to reschedule the missed classes. If it is not possible to continue the course in the venue it will be continued online. If this is not possible we will refund the outstanding lessons.
To ensure Safe Practice during practical sessions:
- Class numbers are reduced to allow students to space apart.
- Students should work at separate tables or desks.
- Hand sanitiser will be available in all classrooms.
- You are responsible for sanitising your own workspace before and after each lesson, anti-bacterial wipes or spray will be provided by the tutor.
- Wearing a mask is a personal choice. Please respect the choices of your tutor and fellow students.
- Windows and doors left open to allow for room ventilation should not be adjusted by students.
- Sharing of equipment is discouraged, but if it is essential, please use the wipes / spray provided to clean between handling.
- Please make yourself aware of local guidance, particularly in community venues.
You must not attend the class if you show signs or symptoms of Covid-19, are awaiting results of a PCR Covid test, have been in close contact with a Covid-19 patient within 14 days or anyone who has been advised to self isolate for any reason. Please inform the ACRES' office, who will advise the tutor.
All tutors, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in rapid lateral flow testing in the interest of everybody's safety, however, this is not a mandatory requirement. Test kits are readily available locally or from the
gov website.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
If you would like to continue learning Spanish, Andrea will be offering a continuation course starting in September 2022. Visit the ACRES website and sign up to our
mailing list to be kept informed.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.
