Start Learning Spanish 1

Start Learning Spanish 1

This is a year long (30 week) course, split into two 15 week semesters; A1i and A1ii.

15 week course
Min 6 Max 12 students
1.5 hours per week
Group tuition

Coursebook: Nuevo Ele Inicial 1 by Virgilio Borobio This text will be available from the school at the start of the course.

Learners who passed this class confirm that they have reached a language level of A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, indicating the ability to use Spanish at an elementary level.

As well as speaking, further goals intended for those who complete and pass A1 include;

Reading

• Understanding the general idea of simple informational texts and short simple descriptions, especially if they contain pictures which help to explain the text.
• Understanding very short, simple texts, putting together familiar names, words and basic phrases, by for example rereading parts of the text.
• Following short, simple written instructions, especially if they contain pictures.
• Recognising familiar names, words and very simple phrases on simple notices in the most common everyday situations.
• Understanding short, simple messages, e.g. on postcards.

Writing

• Writing simple notes to friends.
• Describing where you live.
• Filling in forms with personal details.
• Writing simple isolated phrases and sentences.
• Writing a short simple postcard.
• Writing short letters and messages with the help of a dictionary.

Listening

• Understanding everyday expressions dealing with simple and concrete everyday needs, in clear, slow and repeated speech.
• Following speech which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long pauses to assist with comprehension.
• Understanding questions and instructions and following short, simple directions.
• Understanding numbers, prices and times.

Spanish Course Prices

Price per 15 week course (£) 175*
Price per 30 week course 325**

* or £160 for 2 or more students enrolling together or for the unwaged
** or £300 for 2 or more students enrolling together or for the unwaged

Please note there is a £18 Registration Fee for all new students.