This course is suitable for those who are new to learning the language.
You will be able to start this course from the 06/03/2025. The price shown is for the entire 15 weeks of the course.
Your language level will be assessed by the tutor before your place and start date on a course is confirmed.
For total beginners there might be new Beginners’ courses later in the year.
The course will introduce you to the language and the country through basic conversation, reading and writing activities. You will develop confidence in using the language through topics such as shopping, eating out, making reservations, or booking a hotel room. Teaching and assessment methods include games, role plays, videos and interacting with others. You will undertake various exercises, which will be assessed by your tutor, who will give you feedback throughout the course.
The SEG Entry Level 3 Awards in 'Reading ang Writing' and/or 'Speaking and Listening' qualifications can be achieved on this course, depending on your starting point and progress during the course. You will compile a portfolio as evidence of your learning for the qualifications.
Upon successful completion of the full-year course, you can progress to the Improvers level course.
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You can enrol online by selecting the enrol button below, or by contacting or calling into The Heaton Centre (0191 2782818) or Westgate College (0191 2773520). Please check Venues | newcastlecitylearning for centre opening times.
Before you start your enrolment please make sure you have the documents in the following link to hand Enrolment Checklist 2024-25.pdf (newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk)
Some of our higher-level courses and all of our modern foreign language courses require a pre-course interview, to register your interest or to arrange a call back from the course tutor please select the enquiry button below to email our Learner Services Team.
If the course you are interested in has already started or you would like further information, please select the enquiry button below to email one of the team who will be happy to help.
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Additional support available?
Additional support available?
Help with numeracy or literacy is available in the form of discrete classes in maths and English.
Additional support can be provided for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities by discussion with the course tutor.
Learner Support Funding is available for travel and equipment to learners who qualify.
For further details please speak to one of our Learner Services Advisors.
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