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Evening Classes

The Spring programme of evening classes at the University of Nottingham Language Centre will be offered from week commencing 16th January 2012 until 19th March 2012.

All classes are offered as continuation classes subject to demand.

Two new classes are offered:

French for complete beginners (level 1 part 1 Spring)
Spanish for complete beginners (level 1 part 1 Spring)

Which languages are available?

The following languages are offered: Modern Standard Arabic, French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish and British Sign Language.

For a detailed description of classes - click here

Mandarin evening classes are offered through the Confucius Institute - http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chinese/confucius/mandarin-courses.aspx

Contact Mr Rongjie Tang for further details.

What do the levels mean?

Level	Description
Level 1 part 1	No prior knowledge of the language
Level 1 part 2	Basic prior knowledge of the language (approximately 40 hours of previous study, including self study)
Level 2 part 1	Basic prior knowledge of the language (approximately 80 hours of previous study, including self study)
Level 2 part 2	Prior knowledge of the language (approximately 120 hours of previous study, including self study)
Level 3 part 1	Prior knowledge of the language (approximately 160 hours, for example GCSE or equivalent)
Level 3 part 2	Prior knowledge of the language (approximately 200 hours, for example Level 3 part 1 or post GCSE study started)
Level 4 part 1	Prior knowledge of the language (approximately 240 hours, for example GCSE or equivalent)
Level 4 part 2	Prior knowledge of the language (approximately 280 hours, for example Level 4 part 1 or post GCSE study or equivalent)
Develop you Oral Skills	Prior knowledge of the language (a minimum of 360 hours for example AS Level or equivalent)

Which levels are offered in which languages?

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Develop your oral skills
Arabic (Modern Standard)	yes	yes
French	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
German	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Greek (Modern)	yes	yes
Italian	yes	yes	yes
Japanese	yes	yes	yes
Polish	yes	yes
Portuguese	yes	yes	yes
Serbian	yes
Spanish	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
British Sign Language	yes	yes

How will you learn - What will you learn

The emphasis is on communication in order to build up competence for a range of purposes (work, travel or personal enjoyment).
Authentic materials and the target language will be used as often as possible.
Small groups will facilitate interaction between students and teacher (between 10 and 20 for all classes offered).
Independent study is essential in order to consolidate points covered in class and in order to prepare for classes.
Two hours per week of independent study is recommended for good progress.
In addition to equipping students with useful linguistic skills, all classes provide a cultural insight which will enhance any future contacts with the target language environment.

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What are the times of the classes?

Most classes run from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm (see detailed timetable for precise days for specific languages).

Where do I go for classes?

Most classes take place in the Trent Building (building 11) of the University Park campus and the teaching rooms are accessed from the Enquiries entrance in Trent Building.
Some classes take place in the Pope Building (building 27) of the University Park campus and the teaching rooms are accessed from adjacent to the George Green library entrance.
Wheelchair access is provided.
Free parking is available adjacent to Trent Building and Pope Building.

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What support facilities are there?

All language tutors are contactable by e-mail (details provided at enrolment).
It may be necessary to purchase a text book to support your studies.
The Self Access Centre (room C66 in the Trent Building) offers an excellent range of learning materials as a direct support for the course or as a way of extending knowledge. It is open in term-time from 9.00am to 7.00pm (Monday-Thursday) and 9.00am to 4.30pm (on Fridays). Out of term-time it is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm (Monday-Thursday) and 9.00am to 4.30pm on Fridays. All students will be given the opportunity to attend an induction session that will give them membership of the SAC.

What are the course fees?:

All payment is in advance.
All languages (except British Sign Language courses): £200 for 20 weeks, or facility to pay in two instalments of £100 per part.
In addition, students might have to purchase a text book.

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How do I enrol?

Students wishing to continue a class that they started in October need to make their payment online at store.nottingham.ac.uk (available from early December).
Students wishing to start one of the two beginners classes also need to make their payment online at store.nottingham.ac.uk (available from early December).
Should any course not recruit sufficiently, a full refund will be provided. Otherwise refunds are not available once courses have started.
Deadline for online payment is 9th January 2012.

How do I make sure that I am enrolling for the correct level if I have not attended a class which started in October?

Please contact the Language Centre before making your payment online.

Email: Language-centre@nottingham.ac.uk

Phone: 0115 84 66799

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What do I get at the end of the course?

Attendance certificates are available on request at the end of the course, subject to a minimum attendance of 70% of classes.

Achievement certificates are available on request at the end of the course, subject to taking voluntary assessment.

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How do I find the Language Centre?

The Language Centre is situated on the C Floor of the Trent Building, on the main University Campus (University Park, Building 11).
Free parking is available from 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Evening access is through the Enquiries entrance of the Trent Building.
The University is served directly by public transport.

Where do I enquire if I need any more information?

By email:language-centre@nottingham.ac.uk

By phone: (0115) 84 66799

The Language Centre

University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 84 66358
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 5812
email: language-centre@nottingham.ac.uk