Spanish<BR>Entry 3 Double Award Course Sheet

Spanish
Entry 3 Double Award

INTRODUCTION

ABC Practical Languages is a flexible scheme catering for the linguistic needs of a wide range of students. The scheme offers a user-friendly method of continuous assessment that encourages and enables students to achieve a level of competence suitable for progression within the scheme and to further advanced language programmes.

WHAT WILL I DO?

The entry 3 Award consists of 6 units covering the 4 language skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. These skills will be taught within a framework of topics. A minimum of 4 topics must be completed. These topics are:

Essentials
General Information
Travel
Food and Drink
Shopping
Accommodation
Services and Emergencies

Assessment is by practical exercise ,set and marked within the college and moderated externally. Throughout the year there will be a total of 10 exercises to be completed.

Comprising:

Speaking: 2 tasks testing pronunciation and communication orally
Dialogue: A role play exercise recorded on tape
Reading: 2 tasks responding to signs and written instructions
Writing: 2 tasks making lists and leaving short messages
Reading and Written Response: responding to forms and questionnaires
Listening: 2 tasks testing the understanding of verbal instructions

A full certificate will be awarded to those students who have completed all 6 units within the double award.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

This certificate is a compulsory part of the Full-time BTEC National Certificate in Travel and Tourism courses (approx 2 hours of study per week - during 2011/12 Friday afternoon but subject to change in 2012/13).

WHERE COULD IT LEAD

Enhanced language skills will be an advantage in many industries as well as for your personal use abroad.

FEES

£194.05

HOW TO APPLY

You can apply for this course by applying online, by filling out an application form from the College prospectus or contact the Information Officer on 01205 313218 for further information.

The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.