Adult Education Class Programme

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Class Details
Information correct as of Tue Sep 7 04:15 2010
 
Code: THO 21851     How to enrol in this class
Title:   ARABIC
Course Level:   Beginner
Dates:   Mon 27 Sep 19:00-21:00  
Location:   ST. THOMAS OF AQUINS
Course Category:   A 18 week NON-VOCATIONAL course
Max No. Students:   18
Disabled Access:    
Creche Available:   NO  
Prices:  
Standard fee. If you do not fall into one of the categories below then you pay the standard fee £103.00
16 and 17 years old (under 18 at 1/8/2010) and students in full-time education £51.50
Retired people of 60+ years and NOT in employment £41.20
Concessions click for info £18.00
Class Description
Please note there is only on-street parking at this venue. Arabic Beginners (1/2 TERMS)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: This course is designed for students who have no knowledge of the language.
GENERAL AIM OF THE COURSE To provide students with an introduction to Arabic script, language and culture. To equip students with essential vocabulary. Modern standard Arabic will be used as a basis, with elements of everyday conversation and regional variations taken into account.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES To equip the students with an introductory understanding of Arabic script and language To make students aware of essential Arabic culture To enable students to read and write some Arabic script and to conduct very basic conversations LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course students will:- 1. Have a basic knowledge of Arabic script and sound 2. Greet people in different situations, introduce themselves and their families 3. Conduct simple conversations in different situations such as asking directions, shopping, order food etc. 4. Understand and be able to write some basic script
GENERAL APPROACH TO THE COURSE Tutor input, written and oral exercises, classroom practice and games will be used throughout the course. DVD's and tapes will be used where available to show authentic scenarios and aspects of life and culture to aid learning. NOTE In order to make progress in any language students need to utilise additional opportunities for study at home.
MATERIALS REQUIRED BY STUDENTS Students should bring notebook and pen/pencil. Students are advised that Tutor will give advice at first session of class on any text books required for the class. This can cost in the region of £30.
ST. THOMAS OF AQUINS

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12 Chalmers Street
EDINBURGH
EH

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Other Concessions Fees

People in receipt of any of the following benefits pay the concessionary fee :

  • Employment Support Allowance
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Benefit (this does not include the single person's discount)
  • Incapacity Benefit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Pension Credit
  • Income-based Job Seekers Allowance
  • receiving NASS Support
In addition, people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance pay 50% of the full fee

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LevelDescription
BEGINNERwith little or no knowledge of the subject
BEGINNER2for people who have completed a term at beginner’s level
POST-BEGINNERhas a little knowledge equivalent to one year in class
INTERMEDIATEequivalent to two years in class
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