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Spanish Breakthrough - Stage 1
This course will introduce you to the Spanish language and culture, equipping you with sufficient basic language skills that can be used in simple day to day conversation.

You'll cover topics such as the alphabet and sounds, numbers 0-100, greetings and introductions, names and personal information, family members, where you live, nationalities/countries and ordering drinks and snacks.

You will also recognise and be able to make an attempt at producing simple grammar and linguistic structures using the present tenses and useful verbs.

Open Course Fees

B1: £151.04 (In London Resident)
B2: £95.89 (London Concessionary)
B3: N/A (Concessionary)
B4: £233.00 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

By the end of the course you should be able to:
• Identify a few familiar spoken words and phrases
• Say and repeat single words and short single phrases
• Recognise and read out a few familiar words and phrases
• Write or copy simple words or symbols correctly.
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

Your tutor will assess your learning and progress throughout the course through ongoing observation, question and answer, tasks and exercises and your tutor will provide you with ongoing feedback to support you.

You will record your progress on your Individual Learning Plan (ILP), including reflecting on your wellbeing and personal goals.
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

No previous knowledge of the language is necessary, this course is for complete beginners.

If you are unsure about your level, please refer to the route map on our website.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

• You will be expected to be punctual and attend 100% of this course. Please do not book holidays in term time and let us know of any planned absences before you start the course. If you do not attend for 2 consecutive sessions, without prior notice you may be withdrawn, and this will reduce your chances of joining another course in the future.

• Learners may complete an Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey to help us identify and support these needs appropriately.

• We use a mixture of classroom based and online learning for classwork and homework.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

Please bring pen, paper and an A4 ring binder. Cost Involved: £20-£30 for a course book/CD which you will be advised of at the first session. Please do not purchase any items before the first session.

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. There are various ways to support your learning, subject to your individual circumstance and type of programme, please ask your tutor or the centre staff for more information on the following:
• Additional funding to pay for resources.
• Laptop, Loan and Learn scheme
• Homework Club
• Additional support within the classroom
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

You could progress to:
• Spanish Breakthrough - Stage 2
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

Languages are a fantastic employability skill, developing your skills further may enhance your CV and improve your employment prospects. This the course will also support you to develop transferrable employability skills including communication, team-working and time-management skills.
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

• You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, surveys and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices.
• You may also choose to become a course representative for your class. Course Representatives can then stand for election onto our Learner Council
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

• We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns, please report it to a member of staff or directly to a Designated Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible.

• To ensure that our learners can communicate with each other safely we offer a variety of functions in Google suite. We strongly discourage the use of other social media groups such as Whatsapp, which rely on personal data being shared.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

You can apply for this course in a number of ways:
• Face-to-face at one of our Adult Education Centres
• By phone
• Online
Prosp User 11
LAS1064
28/02/2025
27/06/2025
10:30 - 12:30
15 weeks
South Ruislip ALC
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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