Level 1
This 20 week course will introduce some of the basic structures of the language through topics related to social and everyday life in the country/countries where it is spoken. The focus is on listening, speaking and reading simple materials that introduce basic grammatical structures.
Previous knowledge required?
This class is aimed at learners with no previous knowledge of the language.
Day and time
- Group 1 - Tuesdays, 6.30-8.30pm
- Group 2 - Mondays, 6.30-8.30pm
- Group 3 - Thursdays, 6-8pm
Teaching dates
Term 1: week commencing 3 October 2022 - week commencing 12 December 2022 (11 weeks)
Term 2: week commencing 30 January 2023 - week commencing 27 March 2023 (9 weeks)
Course fee
Early bird rate (for bookings until 14 September 2022) - £250
UoN staff and student rate - £250
Members of the public (bookings made after 14 September) - £280
Level 2
Previous knowledge required?
This 20 week course is aimed at learners with previous basic knowledge of the language. This is the right level for you if:
- you have attended level 1 of our evening class programme or a beginners course elsewhere
- you have completed approximately 80 hours of previous study (40 hours contact time and 40 hours personal study)
- you studied the language at school some time ago and feel you need a refresher
- you have level A1 (or equivalent) on the CEFR
Day and time
Teaching dates
Term 1: week commencing 3 October 2022 - week commencing 12 December 2022 (11 weeks)
Term 2: week commencing 30 January 2023 - week commencing 27 March 2023 (9 weeks)
Course fee
Early bird rate (for bookings until 14 September 2022) - £250
UoN staff and student rate - £250
Members of the public (bookings made after 14 September) - £280
Level 3
Previous knowledge required?
This 20 week course is aimed at learners with previous basic knowledge of the language. This is the right level for you if:
- you have attended level 2 of our evening class programme or equivalent
- you have completed approximately 160 hours of previous study (e.g. pre-GCSE or equivalent)
- you have a high A1/Low A2 on the CEFR
- you have a rusty GCSE or O Level
Day and time
Teaching dates
Term 1: week commencing 3 October 2022 - week commencing 12 December 2022 (11 weeks)
Term 2: week commencing 30 January 2023 - week commencing 27 March 2023 (9 weeks)
Course fee
Early bird rate (for bookings until 14 September 2022) - £250
UoN staff and student rate - £250
Members of the public (bookings made after 14 September) - £280
Level 4
Previous knowledge required?
This 20 week course is aimed at learners with previous knowledge of the language. This is the right level for you if:
- you attended level 3 of our evening class programme or equivalent
- you have a A2/A2+ on the CEFR
- you have completed approximately 240 hours of previous study
- you have a good recent GCSE (7-9/A*-B)
Day and time
Teaching dates
Term 1: week commencing 3 October 2022 - week commencing 12 December 2022 (11 weeks)
Term 2: week commencing 30 January 2023 - week commencing 27 March 2023 (9 weeks)
Course fee
Early bird rate (for bookings until 14 September 2022) - £250
UoN staff and student rate - £250
Members of the public (bookings made after 14 September) - £280