Beginners' Spanish Stage 1

Beginners' Spanish (Stage 1)

NOCN 1
We run two short courses at beginners' level

Course A runs for 11 weeks in the evening in both the autumn and spring terms.

Course B runs for 11 weeks in the evening in the spring term.

Level of Spanish needed to begin course

Course A
No previous knowledge is required.

Course B
This course is a continuation of Course A and assumes that you have a knowledge of Spanish equivalent to having completed that course.

Course Content

Course A
The emphasis of this course is on spoken Spanish; developing conversational skills by talking about ourselves and our families and friends. We also cover some topics which would be useful for holidays, such as ordering drinks and asking the way. Some very basic essentials of Spanish grammar are touched on during the course.

Course B
The emphasis is again on spoken Spanish. Topics include enquiring about opening and closing times, buying food and goods, booking a hotel room, enquiring about train times and eating out. Further basic essentials of Spanish grammar are covered during the course.

Assessment

Course A
You hand in samples of work done during the course and complete relevant paperwork for external moderation. Students who complete stages the course successfully gains accredited NOCN unit.A and 1B receive the NOCN Level 1 Award for Language Skills.

Course B
You hand in samples of work done during the course and complete relevant paperwork for external moderation. Everyone who completes the course successfully gains an accredited NOCN unit.
Those who complete both stages 1A and 1B receive the NOCN Level 1 Award for Language Skills.

Materials Needed
"Talk Spanish" (BBC publications) ISBN 0-563-40072-2. Current cost 6.99. Copies can be obtained from the College at the start of the course.