CULP: Swahili Basic 1 Beginners£
Wed 21 Oct, Wed 28 Oct, ... Wed 17 Mar 2021
Description
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.
At a basic level, the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.
For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.
Target audience
- University staff and students
- Further details regarding Language Centre eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
For absolute beginners, or for those with very little knowledge of Swahili.
Sessions
Number of sessions: 15
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 21 Oct 2020 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 2 | Wed 28 Oct 2020 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 3 | Wed 4 Nov 2020 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 4 | Wed 11 Nov 2020 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 5 | Wed 18 Nov 2020 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 6 | Wed 25 Nov 2020 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 7 | Wed 2 Dec 2020 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 8 | Wed 27 Jan 2021 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 9 | Wed 3 Feb 2021 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 10 | Wed 10 Feb 2021 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 11 | Wed 17 Feb 2021 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 12 | Wed 24 Feb 2021 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 13 | Wed 3 Mar 2021 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 14 | Wed 10 Mar 2021 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
| 15 | Wed 17 Mar 2021 17:00 - 19:00 | 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Video Communication Software | Yussuf Hamad |
Topics covered
The Course introduces students to the following functions and notions:
- Greetings
- Using titles and terms of address
- Introducing self, friends and family
- Giving your nationality, age and profession
- Exchanging phone numbers
- Making arrangements
- Talking about daily routine
- Talking about hobbies
- Ordering food and drink
- Paying the bill
- Shopping at the market
- Booking accommodation
- Expressing likes and dislikes
Objectives
- Listening/Speaking: Understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic.
- Reading: Understand a set of basic notices, instructions or information.
- Writing: To write a brief message or an e-mail.
Aims
At the Basic 1 level the main aims are:
- To develop a basic understanding and an appreciation of the salient linguistic features;
- To establish the learner as a fairly confident language user in a range of every-day predictable situations;
- To introduce students to the cultural background of the Swahili-speaking world within the context of language teaching.
Format
- Presentations, practicals and online learning
System requirements
- Raven access is required
- Further information regarding Raven is available
Charging
- Students Fees: £285 to be paid online. Please select ‘Concessionary’ under the course fee when you make your booking.
- Staff Fees: £320 to be paid online. Please select ‘All charged’ under the course fee when you make your booking.
- Links to the online store will be provided with your confirmation email.
- Payment is required within 24 hours of your booking to secure your place.
- Refunds available after the first lesson only.
- Payment for the courses is made on the Online Store (CULP General Purpose courses), (Raven log in).
- Course materials can be found on Moodle (Raven log in), once the course has started.
Duration
- Fifteen taught sessions of two hours plus online learning
Frequency
- Three times per year (subject to demand)
Theme
CULP: Cambridge University Language Programmes
Booking / availability