Try conversational Spanish - virtual (12RN05CL/20)

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Course details

Do you want to learn basic Spanish greetings that you can put to good use when visiting a Spanish speaking country? If so then this is an ideal way to give learning to speak Spanish a try. In this virtual, two hour, free try session you will learn some basic phrases and be guided through pronunciation and expression by one of our tutors. Join in and find out more about other language courses that we offer before deciding whether or not you want to continue to learn more.

What do I need to join the course?

Enthusiasm! No prior knowledge of Spanish is required to take part in this course.

In order to join this virtual learning course you will need:

A reliable internet connection, a webcam / camera and a computer/Laptop/Tablet, you may also choose to use a headset or earphones with a microphone attachment. You may also wish to have a notepad and pen available for making any notes. You should ensure that you have a suitable place to study that is free from any distractions.

You will need to have access to Microsoft Teams, which is available as a free download.

What do I need to bring with me to the first session?

This course is delivered via virtual learning on Microsoft Teams. You will not need to attend any classroom delivery but you will need to commit to attending the virtual sessions at the specified dates and times. In order to participate in the virtual sessions you will need access to the following:

Computer/Laptop/Tablet
Headset/earphones if required, including a microphone (unless you are able to work in an area where you will not be disturbed/disturb others
A reliable internet connection
An email address to access the virtual classroom
A means of using video conferencing e.g. integrated webcam, webcam, tablet with camera
Teams app downloaded (free download is available)
You may find it useful to have a notebook and pen to make notes and you may be asked to submit work back to your tutor, therefore the ability to produce a text or word document that you can upload or email to your tutor will be beneficial.

If you are unsure about how to join a virtual learning session please contact us as soon as possible, but at the latest 2 working days prior to your course starting. We will then arrange for one of our Personal Advisors to contact you and talk you through how to access the sessions.

You may also want to attend our Preparing for virtual learning short session, this will help you to get started and feel confident in participating with any future virtual learning courses. For more details on this please search on the course booking system or telephone us on 01482 887670 or email learn@eastriding.gov.uk.

How will I be taught?

You will be taught and supported online by an experienced Spanish speaking tutor and will take part in short conversations in Spanish.

What will I learn?

On the course you will learn:

to greet in Spanish at different times of the day
to say where you live
to ask and respond to simple questions.

What could I do next?

Once you’ve attended this course you’ll be in a position to decide whether you wish to continue to learn more about holiday Spanish. If so then you may wish to progress to one of our Spanish courses and your tutor will give you more information about this in the session. If you want to try a different subject then we offer a range of opportunities in computer skills, English, maths, employability, creative skills, retail, photography, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS) etc.