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Course area
English, Maths and Languages
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level

Course introduction

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Community courses are “first steps” for adults to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet others in welcoming classroom. The purpose of courses is to support students into further learning or employment (paid or voluntary).

This course is aimed at beginners with an interest in the language or culture of a Spanish speaking country, a commitment to learn vocabulary Learn basic Spanish to ask for information, talk about yourself, build listening and speaking skills, and explore Spanish customs and culture as a beginner.and new structures and a willingness to “have a go”!

  • Learn how to ask for information, respond to people and talk about yourself
  • Develop the listening skills needed to understand what people say at their natural speed
  • Build confidence in speaking the language
  • Development of language skills
  • Awareness of Spanish customs and cultures

You should attend regularly and arrive on time to make best progress on course

You will complete a short diary weekly in class time, to record your progress and receive written tutor feedback.

You will use Microsoft Teams whilst on the course. Microsoft Teams is a free, safe online app used by Nottingham College for tutors to contact students.

Using Teams will also enable you to develop and feel confident using digital skills.

For more information on using Microsoft Teams and the induction process, please visit our Induction Information for Community Students page.

Course information

College Certificate

You must be aged 19+ and have a good standard of English as you will be required to complete a short workbook with the help of your tutor.

Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course.

There may be opportunities to progress onto other courses both in the community and at Nottingham College sites.

The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities if you wish to further your learning in this subject area.

Community classes are first steps into learning for many adults, enabling them to find out more about a subject of interest in a welcoming, inclusive local venue.

From September 2024, funding changes mean that courses primary aim is to support students into further education or employment opportunities (paid or voluntary). If students wish to continue studying the same subject on a leisure basis, it may be possible to set up full cost courses, subject to tutor and room availability.

You can read more about community courses and your Individual Learning Plan in our Guidance for Community Learners booklet.

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Average Earnings

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Skills

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Critical Thinking

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Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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