Who is this course for?

How do I enrol?
If you are paying the full fee, the quickest way to enrol is online at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk, simply create an account and select enrol now. Alternatively, you will need to speak to one of our customer service team on 01752 660713.

Entry requirements
This course is for complete beginners.

Course aims
This is an introductory course to Spanish, designed to allow you to communicate in everyday situations when travelling to Spanish-speaking countries. You will cover the following topics: - Asking about and ordering snacks - Ordering a meal - Commenting on the food - Talking about past events By the end of this course you will be able to ask about and order specific snacks and items from a menu. You will be able to give reasons for their choices and opinions about the food. You will respond to past tense questions (e.g., ‘have you chosen’/ ‘finished’) in the context of eating. You will understand the formation of a key past tense of regular verbs and start to use this. You will recognise this past tense in all persons for regular verbs and start to recognise some common irregular verbs in the past tense.

How will the course be delivered?
You will be working with your tutor and other students on a weekly basis, face to face.

Will I need to study or practise outside the classroom?
It is always useful to practise your skills between sessions. Your tutor may set some home learning for you to practise.

How will I know I’m making progress?
Your tutor will set objectives for each session and give feedback on how you are progressing. You will agree personal targets as part of your Individual Learning Plan (ILP), and you will review your targets throughout the course to check your own progress.

What will I need for the course?
There are additional resources required for the course at an approximate cost of £10. Information will be provided at course induction. Please bring a pen and notepad to each session.

Progression
Look out for information regarding follow on courses. Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information on your next steps after this course. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to discuss or to make an appointment.

Please note
Most courses attract a subsidy from the Education and Skills Funding Agency and can be used to match fund for ESF. It is a requirement of the ESFA that you complete various forms at different stages of your course, further information is available on request. Courses are subject to a minimum number of enrolments and could be cancelled if recruitment is low. In some cases, an alternative class at a different location may be offered. Terms and conditions are available at https://www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk/learner-information/essential-information-for-every-learner Room numbers are subject to change - please check when you arrive at the venue.

Career opportunities
Our Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information on career opportunities and will be able to help you make a plan of action to achieve this.