Spanish Foundation

This 12-week (2 hours per week in College) course is tailored for people who may have spent a year learning Spanish already. Please note this course is not suitable if you are a complete beginner.

You will learn to use and understand a limited range of simple words, sentences and questions to take part in short conversations in familiar situations Learners will works in small groups or in pairs using a variety of enjoyable learning methods and resources. Homework will be set to offer an opportunity for independent study backed up by online resources.

We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to tour our excellent facilities and ask any questions you may have.

You will be asked to provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

You need 3 GCSEs at Grade 1 to Grade 3, including Maths and English, or a previous vocational qualification.

Some Level 1 qualifications in trade-based subjects may require a slightly higher entry requirement based on the specific content of the course.

Don’t have any formal qualifications? Don’t worry, let us know and we can assess you to ensure you will be able to achieve well on the course.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process; we are here to help take you to the next level.

To join the course you must have studied Spanish for at least a year, or be able to express yourself and cope in everyday situations without having formally studied any Spanish. You must also have an interest in the language and bags of enthusiasm and motivation.

You will be assessed through informal assessment by yourself and your tutor during the course.

Next steps could include building your skills in the Foundation Plus course.

You will need to buy the course book (costing approximately £20).