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French Beginners         Tutor:   Maureen Steele

Day:     Mondays from 9th January 2012     Time:     7.30 pm - 9.30 pm     Room:     3

This is the class for you if you are new to French or you started learning and gave up. The aim of this class is to give you confidence in speaking and communicating.  A small and friendly class.

Three 12 week terms. Fees £90 per term.

French Conversation Advanced         Tutor:   Martine Beecroft

Day:     Wednesdays from 11th January 2012     Time:     1.30 pm - 3.00 pm     Room:     Garden

An opportunity for those of A Level standard and beyond to discuss topics of their choice and to develop further their grammar and vocabulary. This is a fast paced group that enjoys lively conversation, led by  a native French teacher.

Three 12 week terms.  Fees: £67.50 per term

French Improvers         Tutor:   Martine Beecroft

Day:     Mondays from 9th January 2012     Time:     10.00 am - 12 noon     Room:     Garden

A class for those with a sound knowledge of the language who wish to progress further in both conversation and grammar. The aim of this class is to give you confidence in speaking and communicating.  Small, friendly tuition with a native French teacher.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THAT ADVERTISED IN THE BROCHURE.

Three 12 week terms. Fees £90 per term.

French Intermediate         Tutor:   Maureen Steele

Day:     Thursdays from 12th January 2012     Time:     7.30 pm - 9.30 pm     Room:     1

A class for those with a sound knowledge of the language who wish to improve their grammar and fluency.  This class will be starting French Experience Book 2. A small, friendly class.

Three terms of 12 weeks. Fees:£90 per term.

French Intermediate         Tutor:   Martine Beecroft

Day:     Thursdays from 12th January 2012     Time:     9.30 am - 11.30 am     Room:     3

A class for those with a sound knowledge of the language (3-4 years previous experience) who wish to discuss topics so improve their grammar and fluency. This is a lively, fast paced group with a native French teacher.

Three terms of 12 weeks. Fees:£90 per term.

Italian Advanced         Tutor:   Annalisa Conway

Day:     Tuesdays from 10th January 2012     Time:     2.30 pm - 4.00 pm     Room:     3

A class for those who want to practice the language.  The native Italian teacher uses a ‘magazine style’ textbook which is used to encourage general conversation.  Small class tuition.

Three 12 week terms. Fees £67.50 per term.

Italian Beginners         Tutor:   Annalisa Conway

Day:     Thursdays from 12th January 2012     Time:     9.30 am - 11.30 am     Room:     1

A class for complete beginners with no experience of the language.  Small group tuition with a native Italian teacher.  If you attempted learning Italian in the past and gave up, you may find that the Tutor’s use of visual aids and range of learning activities is very ‘user friendly’.

Three terms of 12 weeks. Fees:£90 per term.

Italian Beginners Plus         Tutor:   Annalisa Conway

Day:     Tuesdays from 10th January 2012     Time:     12.15 pm - 2.15 pm     Room:     3

An ideal class for those who have a basic knowledge of Italian.  The aim is to enable you to communicate in Italian in a variety of situations. The teacher is native Italian and uses lots of visual aids.  Small class tuition

Three 12 week terms. Fees: £90 per term.

Italian Improvers         Tutor:   Annalisa Conway

Day:     Mondays from 9th January 2012     Time:     10.00 am - 12 noon     Room:     1

A relaxed and friendly class with a native Italian teacher.  Ideal for those who can use the present tense and are starting on the past tense.  You can practice communicating in Italian in a variety of situations with different learning activities.  Lots of visual aids and listening to authentic recordings. Small class tuition.

Three 12 week terms. Fees: £90 per term.

Italian Intermediate         Tutor:   Annalisa Conway

Day:     Mondays from 9th January 2012     Time:     1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

An informal and lively class for those of you who have studied both the present and past tenses but perhaps lack confidence and need practise with the language.  Speaking and listening to authentic recordings and a wide range of learning activities are used by this native Italian teacher.  Small class tuition.

Three 12 week terms. Fees £90 per term.

Spanish Beginners         Tutor:   Eduardo Bell

Day:     Tuesdays from 10th January 2012     Time:     1.15 pm - 3.15 pm     Room:     1

This is a course for absolute beginners and those with limited Spanish skills.  This class will allow the students to master the basics with interactive activities to support everyday life topics.  The student will learn to communicate in no time.  This course is taught by a native Spanish teacher.  Optional, and at no further cost, on-line tutoring by the teacher.

Three terms of 12 weeks. Fees:£90 per term.

Spanish: Improvers         Tutor:   Eduardo Bell

Day:     Wednesdays from 11th January 2012     Time:     1.15 pm - 3.15 pm     Room:     1

A course beyond beginners’ level.  Polish up your Spanish and add confidence to your skills. Practise conversation and writing supported by strong and easy to understand grammar.  Homework expected.  

Three 12 week terms. Fees: £90 per term