Autumn Term 2011: Languages

N.B. If unsure of the suitability of the level of any of our Language Courses, please contact the Tutor through the Institute on 01483 562142, or email info@guildford-institute.org.uk.

Italian Beginners Term 1 GI-11-358
Bruna Hinchliff MA (Hons) (Edin) PGCE 21 September to 30 November
(No class 26th October)
10 Wednesdays 3pm to 4.30pm £79 (£72 Concessions)
This is an opportunity to learn elementary Italian in a relaxed environment. The course aims to teach students with little or no knowledge to communicate in everyday situations on familiar and routine matters. The emphasis will be on the spoken language in order to build up oral confidence with some reading, writing and basic grammar.
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Italian Improvers Term 1 GI-11-359
Bruna Hinchliff MA (Hons) (Edin) PGCE 21 September to 30 November
(No class 26th October)
10 Wednesdays 12.45pm to 2.45pm £105 (£94.50 Concessions)
For those with a basic knowledge of Italian wishing to improve their existing skills. The aim of this course is to encourage interaction with a degree of fluency and to use Italian effectively in a range of situations. All four skills will be practiced but the emphasis will be on the spoken language during lessons.
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Italian Intermediate Term 1 GI-11-360
Bruna Hinchliff MA (Hons) (Edin) PGCE 21 September to 30 November
10 Wednesdays 10am to 12pm £105 (£94.50 Concessions)
A course for those who can communicate in everyday situations and express simple opinions with reasonable confidence. The emphasis will be on developing listening and speaking skills using a range of tenses and structures with improved fluency. Grammar will be reviewed and extended in the context of the various topics studied.
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Le Club Français (Intermediate to Advanced level) COURSE FULL GI-11-361
Lesley Myles MA Wednesday 5 October to 30 November*
*Fortnightly 7.30 to 9.30pm £52.50 (£47.50 Concessions)
Apprendre en s'amusant - an interactive class for Francophiles, building conversation skills in a structured way. Cultural information and topical discussions are tailored towards the interests of students. Individual presentations are encouraged and new members are welcome to join this friendly group.

Course text:’ Le Vie Outre-Manche’ www.concordefrench.com . Tel 01622 749167. Please bring a notebook and pen.

*5 meetings: 5/10, 19/10, 2/11, 16/11, 30/11
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French Taster (Advanced) GI-11-362
Tammy Ellis BA (Hons) (London), BA (Hons) Surrey 23 September to 25 November
(No classes on 28 October &
4 November)
8 Fridays 10am to 12pm £84 (£76 Concessions)
We will continue the BBC Talk French Course/Book 2 from last year and will then progress on to another book (to be announced). Elements of grammar will be studied and conversation practice will of course be paramount. Above all a sense of humour and fun is what is required to enjoy this 'taste' of France. This is not an absolute beginner's course but Tammy is happy to speak to new pupils with some experience of the language who wish to join.
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