Entry Level 3 Spanish Reading and Writing Course in Leicester. Evening classes run at Leicestershire Adult Learning Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 23 weeks, part-time. You'll cover everyday Spanish for holidays, social situations, and work settings. Learning uses DVDs, CDs, books, games, and practical activities. No formal entry requirements are needed. This is an entry level spanish reading and writing course suited to those with little or no prior knowledge of the language.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who is a beginner to the language. It is a 20 week course for learners who have a few of the very basics, covered in the Beginners � A Taster course or through your own experiences.
You will be introduced to a range of basic everyday language that can be used in a variety of settings e.g. holiday, social and work. Using a variety of learning materials such as DVDs, CDs, practical activities, games, books and the internet, the main emphasis will be on learning to speak and understand simple phrases. The sessions will cover how to cope in a variety of situations you might find yourself in when visiting a country where they speak your chosen language. You will also discover a little about the culture, the country and its people.
Entry requirements
No formal Entry Requirements are needed for Spanish Beginners - Moving On (Year 1)
What you will learn
You'll read basic everyday Spanish texts and understand their meaning.
You'll write simple sentences and short pieces in Spanish.
You'll learn vocabulary for common situations such as holidays, social settings, and work.
You'll practise listening and responding to spoken Spanish through audio and video materials.
You'll build familiarity with everyday Spanish through games and practical activities.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through a mix of DVDs, CDs, books, games, and practical activities. Assessment for the Award in Reading and Writing in Spanish (Entry Level 3) focuses on reading and writing tasks. Your tutor will assess your written work and reading comprehension to confirm you've met the requirements of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leicestershire Adult Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - use Spanish with Spanish-speaking customers.
Retail sales assistant - support customers in a multilingual environment.
Tourism and travel assistant - communicate with Spanish-speaking visitors.
Hospitality worker - use basic Spanish in hotels, cafes, or restaurants.
Teaching assistant - support pupils learning Spanish at primary level.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in Spanish - the natural next step after Entry Level 3, covering more complex reading and writing.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Speaking and Listening in Spanish - if you want to develop your spoken Spanish alongside your reading and writing skills.
GCSE Spanish - a longer-term goal once you've built a solid foundation at Entry and Level 1.
