Adult Eduaction Class Programme

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Class Details
Information correct as of Tue Feb 9 04:00 2010
 
Code: TYN 52053     How to enrol in this class
Title:   GAELIC
Course Level:   Beginner
Dates:   Wed 27 Jan 19:00-21:00  
Location:   TYNECASTLE HIGH
Course Category:   A 14 week NON-VOCATIONAL course
Max No. Students:   20
Disabled Access:   Classes held on ground floor of school - carparking available in schol playground 
Creche Available:   NO  
Prices:  
Standard fee. If you do not fall into one of the categories below then you pay the standard fee £84.00
16 and 17 years old (under 18 at 1/8/2010) and students in full-time education £42.00
Retired people of 60+ years and NOT in employment £33.60
Concessions click for info £13.00
Class Description

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS It is assumed that students have no knowledge of the language
GENERAL AIM OF THE COURSE To equip students with a basic knowledge of the language and culture for personal and leisure purposes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES To enable students to confidently use simple phrases and vocabulary for communicating in a variety of typical social and leisure settings. To enable students to understand and apply basic grammar To introduce students to aspects of Gaelic culture LEARNING OUTCOMES -
By the end of the course students will be able to: Greet people in formal and informal situations Talk about themselves and their family. Give basic descriptions Use numbers, tell the time, know the days of the week, months and seasons of the year. Understand simple instructions an questions and act or reply appropriately. Make appropriate comments on weather, scenery, farming, fishing, music and other aspects of gaelic culture. NOTE : Most tutors expect students to carry out some preparation or revision each week (homework).
MATERIALS REQUIRED BY STUDENT: Students to take a notepad and pen. If text book is required advice and information will be given by tutor in the class.
TYNECASTLE HIGH

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Mcleod Street
EDINBURGH
EH11 2NJ

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Main Road: Gorgie Road
Land Mark: Tynecastle Stadium

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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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