Spanish for Leisure: Improvers (12C07FC/25)

What will I learn?

You will improve your conversation skills, learn past and present tenses and gain confidence in understanding and responding to real world Spanish, fluently!

How much will it cost?

The course cost is displayed at the top of the page. This is a full cost course.

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.

If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.

As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.

Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.

What do I need to join the course?

It is strongly recommended that you have an emerging fluency of Spanish phrases and expressions in different situations such as:

• Forming compound sentences in different topics using link words like: and, but, however, although, also.
• Comfortable usage of present tense and knowledge of present tense verb conjugation (mainly, I, you, he/ she, they forms). (Regular verbs and common irregular ones)
• Be able to introduce your family (usage of 3^rd person): where they live, their ages, jobs, hobbies, favourite food/drinks
• Knowledge of phrases, expressions they need in different situations:
  • Buying tickets for train, bus;
  • Buying food, a piece of clothing;
  • Booking accommodation, or a table in a restaurant;
  • Give short instructions to places (turn left/right, go straight, etc.).

• Grammar rules:
  • Present tense conjugation;
  • Adjective agreement;
  • How to form the time;
  • Usage of there is/are (`hay`).

What do I need to provide for the first session?

You need a willingness to learn, stationary or IT equipment as you prefer.

What could I do next?

This opportunity will build your confidence in becoming a contributing member of our Spanish Club.