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Spanish - Beginners - Further Steps

Funding area Languages (Entry Level)
CAN/149975/P/PF
Location:
Canterbury Adult Education Centre, Canterbury
Start date:
29/04/2025
End date:
08/07/2025
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: £200.00 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 designed for learners who have completed the "Spanish First Step" course or have a basic understanding of Spanish. Over 10 weeks, you will deepen your knowledge of the language, covering more advanced vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills.

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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 has completed the "Spanish First Step" course or has equivalent knowledge. If you're planning to travel to a Spanish-speaking country, want to improve your language skills for personal or professional reasons, or simply enjoy learning new languages, this course will help you progress further.

Course aims

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

* Engage in more complex conversations
* Master the use of past tenses (preterite and imperfect), future tense, and the subjunctive mood
* Learn specialized vocabulary related to describing people and places, professions, daily routines, travel, health, and technology
* Enhance your ability to understand and speak Spanish through advanced listening exercises and practice conversations
* Strengthen your reading and writing abilities through targeted exercises and assignments on various topics

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. The progression from this course will be Beginners Plus course.

Non teaching dates

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

  • Tuesday, 27 May 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/149975/P/PF.