Beginners' Spanish (Stage 1)
NOCN 1
We run two short courses at beginners' level:
Course A (Complete Beginners) runs for 10 weeks in the evening in both the autumn and spring terms.
Course B (Continuing Beginners) runs for 10 weeks in the evening in the spring term.
Level of Spanish needed to begin course
Course A (Complete Beginners)
No previous knowledge is required.
Course B (Continuing Beginners)
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, but also moves on to developing reading comprehension skills. 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
The emphasis is again on spoken Spanish, but also moves on to developing reading comprehension skills. 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.
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.
Contact Us
We encourage prospective students to contact the department to discuss which course may be best for you, by coming to our registration and information sessions or by e-mail/telephone:
Contact: (Dr) Beverley L. Palmer (Head of Spanish)
E-mail: bpalmer@qeliz.ac.uk
Tel: (01325) 461315