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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
Start date
Thursday 16th April 2026
End date
Thursday 25th June 2026
Time
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£250.00
Course code
Parent course code:C058011 Child course code: Q058012
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Course introduction

Would you like to improve your basic knowledge of the Spanish language?

This course is perfect for people who have followed a beginners course or if you are returning to the study of Spanish.

The course covers:

  • Re-cap of basic words and phrases
  • Basic vocabulary (countries, nationalities, weather, transport)
  • Grammar (conjugations, prepositions, verbs in the present tense)
  • Speaking (basic conversations, holiday dialogues, (book a table, room, hotel, food, etc), directions)
  • Speaking practice

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

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. You should also have very basic Spanish or completed the Spanish for Beginners course.

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.

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Skills

Writing

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

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

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