Focus on Lifelong Learning - Oldham Council

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Languages Enjoy learning the language and culture of another country in friendly, stimulating classes. Learning a new language is an enjoyable and rewarding experience, but it needs time and a significant amount of motivation and effort on your part. You will need to do homework – it’s essential! Language learning is not a “quick-fix” process. You will gradually develop confidence and skills. You need patience and determination to make progress. We offer a range of courses and levels to suit your needs. We have courses with and without formal qualifications. Our beginners’ courses which do not include an examination are divided into three terms over one year. The first part of the course is called ‘Introduction to ...’, the second is ‘Move on in...’ and the third term is ‘Step up in...’ . For further information ask for a course information sheet for details of course content. Please use our learner guide tables overleaf as a guide to the appropriate level for you. If you are a language learner progressing from one level to the next with Oldham Lifelong Learning you will be able to enrol at any centre by bringing along the Progression Form given to you by your tutor at the end of your previous course. If you are studying a language with Lifelong Learning for the first time or have had a gap in your language learning you will need to speak to one of our languages team before enrolling to ensure that you are placed on the correct course for you. For further information: Tel: 0161 770 1460 Email: jackie.hetherington@oldham.gov.uk or louise.maxwell-lomas@oldham.gov.uk Martin Godfrey - Spanish Year 2 Martin is a primary schoolteacher who attends the course to help him teach Spanish in his school. “The classes were very enjoyable with a friendly atmosphere and there were lots of activities to help you learn Spanish. I’d now like to continue to do Spanish Year 3.” Stacey Wright - Spanish Year 1 I’m learning Spanish at Shaw, something I always wanted to do. It helped with my confidence and has given me better prospects in the future. It was nice to meet new people from different walks of life and make friends and I’m even teaching my children Spanish now! 56 If your course fee is £60 or more you can pay in 3 equal monthly instalments
The self-test below will help you to choose which level of course you need. Year one courses Year two courses Year three courses Higher level courses For beginners. You have no previous knowledge, although you may just know “hello/goodbye/thank you”. You will learn enough spoken and written language for everyday routine situations . You want to be able to “get by” in the language, with some confidence. You will need to do one or two hours per week learning at home. You should choose an “Introduction to” language class. You are probably able to do the following in the present tense: • Talk simply about yourself and your family • Deal with simple shopping • Ask for and understand simple directions • Tell the time and date You would like to develop your speaking and writing skills in a wider range of situations. You want to increase your confidence. You will need to do 2+ hours per week learning at home. You should choose a Level 1 qualification or a Year 2 language class. You are probably already able to, with more confidence: • Say what you did last week or on your last holiday • Say what you are going to do next weekend • Make arrangements face to face or on the phone • Speak about a limited range of routine topics You would like to be able to express opinions and give reasons and cope with increasingly unpredictable situations in the language. You want to build your confidence. You will need to do 2-3 hours per week learning at home. You should choose a Level 2 qualification or a Year 3 language class. Please note you must speak to a member of the languages team before enrolling. Courses with a qualification You are probably able to talk with some confidence: • About routine subjects like family, shopping, travel, work, leisure etc. • to give opinions about them using some past and future tenses with some understanding of grammar • Respond quickly to unpredictable situations You would like to further develop your skills and to build your confidence. You will need to do some extra hours learning at home each week. You should choose one of the conversation courses. These courses are delivered using the Awarding Body Consortium (ABC). Fees include examination/accreditation costs where applicable. You will concentrate on the everyday language you would use when visiting a country or when communicating in the UK with visitors from other countries. You will also learn about customs in the countries where the language you are learning is spoken. You will build up a folder of work including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Your progress will be assessed by your tutor in the classroom. Level 1 includes travel, telephoning, medical matters, banking, hiring a car and written communication. This level of study is the equivalent of GCSE Grades D to G. Level 2 extends the skills you have gained in listening, speaking, reading and writing. It includes planning holidays, making appointments and problem solving. This level of study is the equivalent of GCSE Grades A - C. German, Level 1 Certificate 18/09/2012 Oldham Centre Tue 7-9pm 30 I £189.75 £0.00 V640159 Spanish, Level 1 Certificate 17/09/2012 Shaw Centre Mon 7-9pm 30 I £189.75 £0.00 V640130 Spanish, Level 2 Certificate 19/09/2012 Shaw Centre Wed 7-9pm 30 I £189.75 £0.00 V640131 57
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