Modern Languages

This course is ideal for students who have studied Italian for a while but feel that they need to strengthen the grammar and gain more confidence in speaking and in the other linguistic skills. We will learn about the Italian language and culture in a fun and interactive way using mainly Italian as classroom language.

This course is suitable for those with quite a good grasp of grammar and vocabulary. The emphasis is on communication using authentic reading and listening materials in a range of interesting activities with wide opportunities for expressing ideas and opinions in Italian. Class will be led almost entirely in Italian. 

Questo corso e' consigliato a chi possiede un livello avanzato della lingua italiana.Usando materiale autentico di origine e temi vari,sarete guidati alla riflessione linguistica con ripresa di temi grammaticali inseriti in un contesto comunicativo. La classe sara` condotta esclusivamente in Italiano.

A course for those who have already studied Italian for at least a year and would like to carry on from their foundation level of Italian in order to achieve a higher level of confidence in conversations about everyday topics and situations. You will master the use of present, past and future tense, conditional and subjunctive tenses.

A course for complete beginners and/ or those who have been doing some basic Spanish in the past and need to refresh their knowledge. New students are welcome mid-way through but it is essential they have done some Spanish before joining us.You will learn basic structures and vocabulary in order to build up your confidence to deal with everyday situations....

The aim of the course is to build on the skills acquired in the past years with Pasos 1. You will improve speaking and listening skills. We will be working with a range of irregular verbs not only in the present but the past and the future with real situations in a relaxed and welcoming environment.Text book Pasos 2 (...

First class of autumn term 14 September 2021This is a lower intermediate course for students who wish to consolidate and widen their knowledge of the language.  We will be using Pasos 2 (4th edition) course book and activity book supplemented with material from other sources.  The emphasis is to give you plenty of opportunity to practice speaking Spanish together with listening,...

This class is for students willing to improve fluency and confidence in speaking, and understanding Spanish. We will continue to build on the knowledge of past courses, revising grammar and widening vocabulary, using material from the media like news, films, magazines, that I will provide.You will be able to practise your skills in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

First class of the autumn term is 13 September 2021This is a higher intermediate course for students who wish to consolidate and widen their knowledge of the language.   We will be using Pasos 2 (4th edition) coursebook and activity book supplemented with material from other sources.   The emphasis is to give you plenty of opportunity to practice speaking Spanish together with listening, reading and writing activities...