WEA Course Information Sheet 2013-14
Course title: SPANISH BEGINNERS
Course reference: C2417031
Tutor(s): Luis Andrés Mielgo Fidalgo
Venue: WEST GREEN LEARNING CENTRE
Fee: £ 79 or free on proof of
income related benefits
Start date: 28/09/2013
End date: 07/12/2013
Day(s)/time(s): SATURDAY;
10.05am-12.05 pm
Number of sessions: 10
Hours per session: 2
Level: 1
Title of qualification to be gained (if any): NONE
Awarding body (if any): NONE
Essential materials E.g. books and equipment to be provided by the student
Purchasing the book below is useful but not mandatory;
USBORNE SPANISH BEGINNERS
Course aims:
For learners to gain their Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills. This course will be placed
at BEGINNERS LEVEL.
Course description: (This is displayed on the WEA website.) Summarise the course and its content in 40 words or fewer.
Quieres hablar mi idioma?
This course will help you to face practical situations in Spain and Latin America. We’ll cover topics
like asking for directions, useful words and sentences in a restaurant, buying tickets or booking a
hotel room. At the end of the course you will be more familiar with how the language works and
will be able to use it more confidently.
Any prior knowledge or entry requirements?
No previous knowledge required. This course will be placed at BEGINNERS LEVEL
Course content: what topics will the course cover?
1 Take an active part in learning activities, complete exercises & homework.
2 Practise speaking & listening in Spanish
3 Introduce yourself to others & give information about yourself in Spanish
4 Learn & use new Spanish vocabulary for a variety of situations
5 Use singular, plural, masculine & feminine words correctly
Teaching, learning and assessment methods: tick those to be used 
Demonstration
x Discussion
x Group work
x Individual work
Project work
Research
Role play
x Written work
Activity outside
Question and answer
x
Observation
Practical work
class time
Presentation
Field trip
x Other (state)
x
x
x
How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement?
Your tutor will ask you to complete formative assessment exercises and give you informal feedback
on your progress, but there are no formal tests or exams.
Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the
class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Take an active part in learning activities, complete exercises & homework.
2.
Practise speaking & listening in Spanish
3.
Introduce yourself to others & give information about yourself in Spanish
4.
Learn & use new Spanish vocabulary for a variety of situations.
5.
Use singular, plural, masculine & feminine words correctly
Reading and information sources: Is any reading/preparation essential or desirable?
These websites may be review in advance by learners:
www.bbc.co.uk/languages Spanish
www.languageguide.org
Purchasing the book below is useful but not mandatory
Spanish Usborne Beginners
Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained:
WEA SPANISH IMPROVERS COURSE
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Students here http://www.wea.org.uk/courses/information This includes information on fees, learning
support and financial support.
As part of your first course you accept a learning agreement. This applies to all courses you take in
this academic year. You should have a copy of the learning agreement (the tear-off portion of your
enrolment form), but if not please ask for a copy from your tutor.
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