Groups & Events
Languages
French Beginners 2Code: 111
To improve understanding and communication for those with a little French. Some emphasis on good pronunciation and grammar. The second half of the course book 'Voila' (+CDs) will be used. Some homework is encouraged.
- Day
- Wednesday Fortnightly
- Time
- 14.00 to 15.40
- Venue
- St John's Church Centre, Merrow (Meeting Room)
Social FrenchCode: 54
This course aims to increase confidence and fluency in informal social situations for those who have studied some French before (e.g. school/elementary French). Some homework is set, usually preparing topics for conversation. A course book provides structure and consolidation.
- Day
- Friday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 12.00
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Small Room)
French Intermediate 1Code: 55
This course requires a certain amount of confidence in spoken French. The aim is to use a text book (Facon de Parler 2), a magazine 'La Vie Outre Manche' (by subscription) and also miscellaneous topical materials for comprehension.Homework preparation is recommended.
- Day
- Thursday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 12.00
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Small Room)
French Intermediate 3Code: 118
The emphasis is on communication, and the appreciation of all things French aiming to extend vocabulary and improve fluency through role play and conversation. 'Tout Droit A2' is used for grammar revision and comprehension, Homework is optional but encouraged.
- Day
- Wednesday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 11.30
- Venue
- Emmanuel Church (Room 8)
Intermediate French ConversationCode: 57
We offer informal sessions to extend vocabulary,comprehension and oral skills. The aim is to give you the confidence and fluency to manage everyday situations and to communicate effectively on a variety of topics.
- Day
- Monday 1st & 3rd Monday
- Time
- 10.30 to 12.00
- Venue
- St John's Church Centre, Merrow (Meeting Room)
Advanced French ConversationCode: 58
A class for those who enjoy stretching themselves for the satisfaction of maintaining and improving their fluency and accuracy in the French language.
- Day
- Tuesday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 11.30
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Small Room)
French AdvancedCode: 56
Francophiles all, we try to keep up with current events in France through reading, listening and discussion. Occasional grammar exercises help to maintain language skills. A fair level of fluency and some knowledge of France and its culture are required, but interest and enthusiasm are more important.
- Day
- Tuesday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 12.00
- Venue
- Private
GermanCode: 60
This intermediate course requires a working knowledge of German. Emphasis is on the spoken word, conversation and discussion using a variety of written material. The textbook for this year's course will be Themen 2 Aktuell (publ.Hueber).
- Day
- Thursday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 11.30
- Venue
- St John's Church Centre, Merrow (Meeting Room)
German ConversationCode: 62
We speak everyday, idiomatic German covering anything from personal news to current affairs. Material is recorded on location or sent from our correspondents in Germany. We look at the German way of life and German perceptions of Britain. A good knowledge of spoken German is needed.
- Day
- Thursday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 12.00
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Small Room)
Introducing LatinCode: 67
For those who have no Latin or who have grown rusty. We use 'Disce Latinum' by R.O. Marshall as a starter, take a look at Latin 'Tags', inscriptions, epitaphs and horticultural terms.This covers a wide range of interests as well as helping those who are interested in languages. As we improve we hope to look at literary passages.
- Day
- 1st & 3rd Friday of the month
- Time
- 10.00 to 12.00
- Venue
- Shalford Church
Italian ElementaryCode: 63
Using 'Contatti 1' Text Book and Activity Book, our aim is to learn sufficient of the language to make visits to Italy more enjoyable. This is the third part of a three year course. A reasonable amount of homework is expected.
- Day
- Wednesday Second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
- Time
- 10.00 to 11.30
- Venue
- Onslow Village Hall (Small Hall)
Italian IntermediateCode: 64
Using 'Contatti 2' (2nd ed.) Text Book and Activity Book and texts from newspapers, magazines and other sources. This is the third year of a three year course and with further incursions into the language structure and vocabulary, progress becomes gradually more evident and satisfying.
- Day
- Thursday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 11.30
- Venue
- St John's Church Centre, Merrow (Meeting Room)
Russian IntermediateCode: 71
A group for those who, at some time or another (not necessarily recently) have had a few years' study of the language. Classes start with reading and translation of Internet items from Russian newspapers or the BBC Russian Service and continue with grammar and reading of modern Russian texts.
- Day
- Tuesday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 12.00
- Venue
- Emmanuel Church (Room 9)
Spanish ElementaryCode: 68
This is the second year of a two year course for those who already know some Spanish. We will use 'Mastering Spanish' by R. Clarke, starting at chapter 11. The emphasis is on reading, listening to and speaking the language and some basic grammar.
- Day
- Thursday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 12.00
- Venue
- Emmanuel Church (Room 8)
Spanish IntermediateCode: 69
This course requires some knowledge of Spanish (R. Clarke, 'Mastering Spanish' 2). Emphasis is on conversation, assisted by tapes, grammar work and comprehension material from 'El Mundo' (Internet). Some homework preparation is recommended.
- Day
- Thursday Fortnightly
- Time
- 10.00 to 12.00
- Venue
- Emmanuel Church (Room 8)
Spanish AdvancedCode: 70
Members bring in material on a variety of themes for sharing with the group; this is obtained from Spanish newspapers, magazines, books or the Internet. Note: this is not primarily a conversation group.
- Day
- Tuesday Fortnightly
- Time
- 11.00 to 12.30
- Venue
- Private