Participants Profile

This course is suitable for individuals wishing to develop conversational skills to speak either French, Spanish German, or Russian.
 

Course Description

• Interpersonal Communication: greet/take leave; say yes/no/please/thank you; make an apology; recognise words on notices/signs; time; quality; quantity; space; attitudes; contacts; comparisons; loss/theft/missing etc.
• Personal Information: first/family name; age/nationality/ occupation etc.
• Breakdown in Communication: ask “do you speak English?”; signal non-understanding; ask for repetition/speak more slowly etc.
• Travel and Accommodation: public transport; departure/arrivals; vending machines; book/pay/enquire about accommodation etc.
• Food and Drink: order/pay; understand a menu and courses; types of meat/vegetables/dairy products etc.
• Shopping and Making Purchases: opening/closing times; different departments; size/colour/price; postal rates/stamps/ telephone cards; follow operator instructions; telephone book/ directory etc.

Course Duration

12 Weeks French (LA005), Mon 18.45 - 20.15, Spanish Mon/Tues (LA007 or LA008) 19.00-21.00, German (LA006), Mon 19.00 - 21.00, or Russian (LA009), Thurs 19.00 - 21.00

Fees

Tuition Fee €130

Course Accreditation

FETAC Level 3: Minor Award, 3N0862, 3N0863, 3N0866, 3N0868