Course intent
Our Intermediate courses will give you the opportunity to express yourself fluently and accurately on a range of topics. They will introduce you to more complex grammar and vocabulary that will help you to freely discuss a range of topics, cultural issues and practicalities of life abroad.
What will I learn?
Our Intermediate language courses aim to build your language skills by using authentic cultural materials to help you extend your vocabulary and examine grammar in context. Each course will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of the group, but example topics include:
- discussion of news and current affairs
- films, plays, books, songs, culture, and humour
- discovering regions of the world in which the language is spoken together with their customs and traditions
- learning how to deal with practical aspects of daily life overseas
- travelling, working, and retiring in the country
There are nine modules in the Intermediate course, each one building on the last. You will be introduced to a variety of materials such as news articles, TV programmes and literature.
Our experienced tutors will tailor the course to ensure that every learner reaches their own language-learning goals. They may also give you additional tasks to complete outside of the lesson to help you make the most of your course.
Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?
This course is aimed at those who are confident holding basic conversations, can express their opinions and have a good grasp of the present tense. You should have completed approximately 60 hours of learning, for example following our Beginners – Module 4 course.
If you have studied the language for two years or more, you may find a Beyond Beginners course more suitable. You can also complete our self-assessment (available in the Languages section of the Surrey Adult Learning website) to find the best level for you.
What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?
We recommend bringing paper and pen to every lesson so you can make notes.
Your tutor will also advise you of any required course books, which typically cost £15-30. They will also be able to recommend other optional resources that you may find useful for your learning.
What can I do when I finish the course?
The beginners course runs over six modules and two years. When you have finished one module, you will be ready to move on to the next.
After completing all six modules, you will have achieved A1 Beginner level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. You can then move on to one of our Beyond Beginners courses, which correspond to the CEFR A2 Elementary level.
Additional information
We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.
How to enrol
You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.
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Details
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Day:
Wednesday
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Start date:
8 Jan 2025
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Time:
9:30am to 11am
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Cost: £155
- Location: Esher centre
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Sessions:
12 sessions
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Tutor:
Maria Garcia Tames
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Course code: QEDY3071GA
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Places: Enrol from 9am on 5 December