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Course intent

Want to master the essentials before your next trip? Our Language Survival Skills course will get you travel-ready — fast!

What will I learn?

Learn to greet people with confidence, order drinks and a snack, ask for tourist information including basic directions.

Emphasis is on developing speaking and listening skills for use on your holidays.

Sessions are lively and varied and include pair and group work and discussion in the taught language to maximise exposure to, and use of, the language you are learning.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is planned with the absolute beginner in mind, so you do not need any previous knowledge of the language.

If you have some knowledge of the language or have studied the language for a year or more, you may find a Brush Up or Beginners – Module 1 course more suitable.

You can also complete our self-assessment (available in the Languages section of the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Adult Learning website) to find the best level for you.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

We recommend bringing paper and pen to every lesson so you can make notes.

Your tutor will also advise you of any required course books, which typically cost £15-30. They will also be able to recommend other optional resources that you may find useful for your learning.

This course will be delivered through live online sessions using Zoom. To fully participate in this course, you will need:

An email address

A reliable internet connection

A computer / laptop / tablet with a fully updated browser, microphone and webcam.

If you struggle to read printed text on a screen and you want to print resources, you will need access to a printer.

Once enrolled, you will receive detailed instructions for taking part online.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners may wish to continue with a Beginners course. Your tutor will advise you on the options available.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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