Catalogue
Learn a Language
The following descriptions give a general indication of the level of the course. Please contact us for advice if you are not sure what level to join.
Beginner – Suitable if you have never studied the language before, or if you have done a bit but would prefer to start again. The purpose is to learn to get by, using basic language in a variety of situations (for example greeting people, ordering in a café, arriving at a hotel). You will also learn something of the culture of the country.
Beginner Plus – Suitable if you have attended the Beginner’s class, or already have a basic understanding of the language and want to brush up. The class will build your confidence by teaching you new vocabulary and the building blocks of grammar.
Improvers – You will feel that you can cope (rather than being confident) in everyday tourist situations, probably having already studied the language for a couple of years. You will learn more complex grammar and become more familiar with future and past tense and the use of different cases.
Continuing – Our most advanced classes to help you develop and practice your language in spoken and written work. Suitable for people who spend a lot of time in the country, or who are just really keen!
Give us a ring to discuss which level is right for you.
Tuesday, 19:30-21:00, 6 sessions from 16th April 2013
Queen Katherine School, Kendal Venue info
Continuing from spring term. Would you like to learn to speak Italian? This is a beginners course for people who have never studied Italian, or who have “done a bit” in the past but would like to start again from scratch. The aim is to teach you enough to get by on a trip to Italy, giving you the knowledge and confidence to say a few words, and understand the gist of what people are saying to you.
Costs: Full Fee £28; Age 60+ £25; Benefit £14
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Thursday, 10:15-12:15, 6 sessions from 18th April 2013
Sedbergh CDC, Sedbergh Venue info
Continuing from spring term. A course for people who already have some Italian and who would like to progress beyond the beginner stage. The course will cover both spoken and written Italian, developing vocabulary, grammar and conversation.
Costs: Full Fee £37; Age 60+ £32; Benefit £18
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Learn German for a trip to HamelinWednesday, 19:00-21:00, 6 sessions from 17th April 2013
Queen Katherine School, Kendal Venue info
Continuing from spring term. Do you know some German but don’t feel very confident using it? This second level course will help you to develop your vocabulary and grammar so that you can communicate more easily on trips to German-speaking countries. Aimed at people who have done our beginner’s course, or who are at a similar level.
Costs: Full Fee £37; Age 60+ £32; Benefit £18
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Tuesday, 19:00-21:00, 6 sessions from 16th April 2013
Queen Katherine School, Kendal Venue info
Continuing from spring term. Do you know a little Polish but don’t feel very confident using it? This course will help you to communicate better on trips to Poland and talk to Poles who live in the UK. Aimed at people who have done our beginner’s course (or similar), or beginners who are prepared to be given extra work by the tutor.
Costs: Full Fee £37; Age 60+ £32; Benefit £18
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Learn French for a trip to the Loire valleyTuesday, 19:30-21:00, 6 sessions from 16th April 2013
Queen Katherine School, Kendal Venue info
Continuing from spring term. Would you like to learn to speak French? This is a beginners course for people who have never studied French, or who have “done a bit” in the past but would like to start again from scratch. The aim is to teach you enough to get by on a trip to France, giving you the knowledge and confidence to say a few words, and understand the gist of what people are saying to you.
Costs: Full Fee £28; Age 60+ £25; Benefit £14
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Wednesday, 19:00-21:00, 6 sessions from 17th April 2013
Queen Katherine School, Kendal Venue info
Continuing from spring term. Would you like to learn to speak Spanish? This is a beginners course for people who have never studied Spanish, or who have “done a bit” in the past but would like to start again from scratch. The aim is to teach you enough to get by on a trip to Spain, giving you the knowledge and confidence to say a few words, and understand the gist of what people are saying to you.
Costs: Full Fee £37; Age 60+ £32; Benefit £18
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Thursday, 10:00-12:00, 6 sessions from 18th April 2013
Castle Street Centre, Kendal Venue info
Continuing from spring term. A course for people who already have some Spanish and who would like to progress beyond the beginner stage. The course will cover both spoken and written Spanish, developing vocabulary and conversation.
Costs: Full Fee £37; Age 60+ £32; Benefit £18
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Catherine Bond is an experienced language teacher with a degree in Italian and German. She spent 9 months living on the German/Swiss border by Lake Constance. After completing her degree and a PGCE he taught English for 2 years in Italy and subsequently for 15 years in Oxford. She now teaches German,Italian and French in Adult Education.
Kinga has been teaching English, Polish and IT for several years both in Poland and in England. A native Polish speaker herself, she understands first hand the challenges of learning to speak a second language. Her lessons include plenty of activities designed to encourage students to become confident in speaking Polish.