Evening Language courses
| Goldsmiths level | ‘Common European Framework of Reference for Languages’ level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | A1-A2 | Beginner |
| Level 2 |
A2-B1 | Elementary rusty GCSE |
| Level 3 |
B1-B2 | Intermediate recent good GCSE pass/ A- or AS-level |
| Level 4 |
C1 | Higher intermediate/advanced recent good A-level pass |
| Level 5 |
C2 | Advanced/fluent speaker |
Arabic
AR41030A
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Thursday evenings]
This course is ideal for beginners. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information in everyday Arabic, as well as starting to master the Arabic script. An excellent opportunity to take up this rich and fascinating language, which is spoken by more than 150 million people across many countries, and embedded in a culture and religion that are so important to our 21st-century world.
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Thursday evenings]
This course is ideal for beginners. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information in everyday Arabic, as well as starting to master the Arabic script. An excellent opportunity to take up this rich and fascinating language, which is spoken by more than 150 million people across many countries, and embedded in a culture and religion that are so important to our 21st-century world.
French
FR41001A
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
For near beginners. This level is for you if you are starting out, or have just a few basic phrases of French. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as well as building up your basic French grammar in a lively and interactive way.
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
For near beginners. This level is for you if you are starting out, or have just a few basic phrases of French. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as well as building up your basic French grammar in a lively and interactive way.
FR41002A
Level 2
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Thursday evenings]
Elementary to Pre-Intermediate level. This is for you if you have studied the basics of French, or are very rusty (eg. studied for GCSE years ago). You’ll consolidate your grammar and your basic language skills, plus learn more about French culture.
Level 2
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Thursday evenings]
Elementary to Pre-Intermediate level. This is for you if you have studied the basics of French, or are very rusty (eg. studied for GCSE years ago). You’ll consolidate your grammar and your basic language skills, plus learn more about French culture.
FR41003A
Level 3
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
Intermediate level. This is for you if you have already studied French for a couple of years and are fairly confident of your basic verb tenses. You’ll gain confidence and improve speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. Choose this level if you have a recent GCSE in French.
Level 3
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
Intermediate level. This is for you if you have already studied French for a couple of years and are fairly confident of your basic verb tenses. You’ll gain confidence and improve speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. Choose this level if you have a recent GCSE in French.
FR41004A
Level 4
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
Higher intermediate level. This is a course for those who have good French with several years’ experience, and want to consolidate and gain more fluency. Choose this level if you have a recent A-level in French or higher studies.
Level 4
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
Higher intermediate level. This is a course for those who have good French with several years’ experience, and want to consolidate and gain more fluency. Choose this level if you have a recent A-level in French or higher studies.
German
GR41001A
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Tuesday evenings]
Beginners. This level is for you if you are just starting out, or have just a few basic phrases of the language. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, and get to grips with basic German grammar through a fun, communicative approach. You’ll also get some insight into German-speaking culture.
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Tuesday evenings]
Beginners. This level is for you if you are just starting out, or have just a few basic phrases of the language. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, and get to grips with basic German grammar through a fun, communicative approach. You’ll also get some insight into German-speaking culture.
Italian
IT41001A
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Tuesday Evenings]
Beginners. This level is for you if you are just starting out, or have just a few basic phrases of Italian. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as well as learning something more about this wonderful country and its culture.
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Tuesday Evenings]
Beginners. This level is for you if you are just starting out, or have just a few basic phrases of Italian. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as well as learning something more about this wonderful country and its culture.
Japanese
JP41001A
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Thursday evenings]
Using a communicative approach to Japanese, this ever-popular course is for complete beginners. You’ll learn the basic Hiragana characters as well as working on speaking and listening skills, and Japanese grammar. You’ll also find out how the Japanese language connects with Japanese culture.
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Thursday evenings]
Using a communicative approach to Japanese, this ever-popular course is for complete beginners. You’ll learn the basic Hiragana characters as well as working on speaking and listening skills, and Japanese grammar. You’ll also find out how the Japanese language connects with Japanese culture.
Mandarin Chinese
CH41001A
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
A course in Mandarin Chinese for complete beginners. More and more people are taking up this challenging but fascinating language intimately linked with a culture that has lasted thousands of years and a country that is now one of the key players in the 21st century.You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as well as building up your basic knowledge of the script.
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
A course in Mandarin Chinese for complete beginners. More and more people are taking up this challenging but fascinating language intimately linked with a culture that has lasted thousands of years and a country that is now one of the key players in the 21st century.You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as well as building up your basic knowledge of the script.
Portuguese
PG41001A
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
For complete beginners or those with just a few phrases. Maybe you are particularly interested in Brazil and its amazing and vibrant culture, and in communicating with Brazilian speakers? Maybe you are more interested in Portugal or one of the other countries where Portuguese is spoken? Either way, you’ll soon learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as well as building up your basic grammar in a lively and interactive way.
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Wednesday evenings]
For complete beginners or those with just a few phrases. Maybe you are particularly interested in Brazil and its amazing and vibrant culture, and in communicating with Brazilian speakers? Maybe you are more interested in Portugal or one of the other countries where Portuguese is spoken? Either way, you’ll soon learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as well as building up your basic grammar in a lively and interactive way.
Spanish
SA41101A
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Tuesday Evenings]
For complete beginners or near-beginners. This level is for you if you are just starting out, or have just a few basic Spanish phrases, and have decided that it’s time you got closer acquainted with this rich and eloquent language, spoken by around 400 million people worldwide. Somewhere near you right now, Spanish is being spoken! You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as you build up your basic Spanish in a lively and interactive way.
Level 1 Beginners
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Tuesday Evenings]
For complete beginners or near-beginners. This level is for you if you are just starting out, or have just a few basic Spanish phrases, and have decided that it’s time you got closer acquainted with this rich and eloquent language, spoken by around 400 million people worldwide. Somewhere near you right now, Spanish is being spoken! You’ll learn to introduce yourself, and to give and understand basic information, as you build up your basic Spanish in a lively and interactive way.
SA41102A
Level 2
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Tuesday Evenings]
Elementary to Pre-Intermediate level. This course is for you if you already studied about a year of Spanish and have mastered the basics. You’ll consolidate your grammar and your basic language skills, plus learn more about Spanish and Latin American cultures.
Level 2
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Tuesday Evenings]
Elementary to Pre-Intermediate level. This course is for you if you already studied about a year of Spanish and have mastered the basics. You’ll consolidate your grammar and your basic language skills, plus learn more about Spanish and Latin American cultures.
SA41103A
Level 3
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Thursday evenings]
Intermediate level. You will have already been speaking Spanish for a couple of years and be fairly confident of your basic verb-tenses. You’ll improve speaking, reading, writing and listening skills, and gain more confidence in expressing yourself and extending your understanding of spoken and written Spanish. You’ll also be able to extend your knowledge of Spanish and Latin American cultures.
Level 3
(4 credits, Autumn; 4 credits, Spring; ) [Thursday evenings]
Intermediate level. You will have already been speaking Spanish for a couple of years and be fairly confident of your basic verb-tenses. You’ll improve speaking, reading, writing and listening skills, and gain more confidence in expressing yourself and extending your understanding of spoken and written Spanish. You’ll also be able to extend your knowledge of Spanish and Latin American cultures.
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