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Spanish - Beginners - First Steps

Funding area Languages (Entry Level)
CAN/149132/P/PF
Location:
Canterbury Adult Education Centre, Canterbury
Start date:
21/01/2025
End date:
01/04/2025
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
12:15 - 14:15
Duration:
10 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

20 hours
Day of week:
TUE
Tutor:
Melanie Keen
Price: £194.00 Concessions
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Who can join this course

This is one of our Tailored learning Entry level (Beginners) First Steps courses. This course is for learners who have not studied with us previously in Languages at Level 1 or above.
Eligible learners may enrol onto entry level courses in Languages up to a maximum of 120 guided learning hours in total.
Please refer to our Course details for the guided learning hours assigned to this course.
If you have already reached the maximum guided learning hours in Languages at entry level, you should look to progress to Language courses at Level 1 (Beginners Plus).

This course is for students with no previous knowledge of the language. This course is open to anyone with an interest in learning Spanish. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Whether you're a student, a professional, or a retiree, if you're eager to start speaking Spanish, this course is for you.

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Is this course for me

This course is for you if you would like to start studying the language at a basic level. Basic grammar will be covered throughout the course. This course is perfect for anyone who is a complete beginner in Spanish and eager to start learning the language. Whether you're planning to travel to a Spanish-speaking country, have a passion for learning new languages, or want to connect with Spanish-speaking communities for personal or professional reasons, this course will provide you with the foundational skills you need. It's designed to be engaging and accessible, making it ideal for students, professionals, retirees, or anyone with an interest in Spanish.

Course aims

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

* Learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, and ask basic questions
* Gain an understanding of fundamental Spanish grammar, including verb conjugations and sentence structure
* Participate in basic conversations about everyday topics such as family, hobbies, and daily routines
* : Improve your ability to understand spoken Spanish through listening exercises and practice
* Acquire a practical vocabulary that will help you navigate common situations like shopping, dining, and traveling

You will also be asked to think of Personal Aims to individualise your learning experience, as well as another benefits the course may have.

What will I need for my course

The course book will be discussed at the first session.

What can I do next

The progression from this course is Further Steps.

Non teaching dates

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Additional Information

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

Canterbury Adult Education Centre
Canterbury High School
Knight Avenue
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8QA

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code CAN/149132/P/PF.