Language Centre course timetable
Thursday 14 June 2018
11:00 |
JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice
![]() A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore learning opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on strategies for autonomous learning across a range of 160+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. (Please note that midway through the academic year, if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.) Advising appointments can be used to:
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11:30 |
JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice
![]() A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore learning opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on strategies for autonomous learning across a range of 160+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. (Please note that midway through the academic year, if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.) Advising appointments can be used to:
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15:15 |
These Portuguese reading courses are designed for researchers, graduate students and staff who have a particular interest in Latin American, Brazilian, Portuguese or Lusophone language, culture and heritage. They offer linguistic tools that will enable students to comprehend complex texts and produce critical readings and interpretations. The classes are going to be conducted primarily in English, even though there will be plenty of opportunity for oral and listening practice. The courses feature a listening and speaking component as to prepare student to conduct field work in Portuguese. The Basic course does not require any knowledge of the language while the prerequisite for the Intermediate course is a CEFR A2 level. The courses offer the possibility of progression and Basic students are strongly encouraged to continue with the Intermediate course. Please note that these courses are attended by a number of very able, Spanish speaking students of Latin American studies and that the class dynamics are likely to be fast paced. For the rest of the students this might be challenging but also very rewarding and conducive to sound progress. The courses will start from a Basic level and will aim at:
Alongside with that, they will be requested to do grammar exercises related to the basic structures of the language, such as verbs and their complements. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. The course will take place in the Alison Richard Building (Centre of Latin American Studies), Room 204. |
17:00 |
These Portuguese reading courses are designed for researchers, graduate students and staff who have a particular interest in Latin American, Brazilian, Portuguese or Lusophone language, culture and heritage. They offer linguistic tools that will enable students to comprehend complex texts and produce critical readings and interpretations. The classes are going to be conducted primarily in English, even though there will be plenty of opportunity for oral and listening practice. The courses feature a listening and speaking component as to prepare student to conduct field work in Portuguese. The Basic course does not require any knowledge of the language while the prerequisite for the Intermediate course is a CEFR A2 level. The courses offer the possibility of progression and Basic students are strongly encouraged to continue with the Intermediate course. Please note that these courses are attended by a number of very able, Spanish speaking students of Latin American studies and that the class dynamics are likely to be fast paced. For the rest of the students this might be challenging but also very rewarding and conducive to sound progress. The courses will start from a Basic level and will aim at:
Alongside with that, they will be requested to do grammar exercises related to the basic structures of the language, such as verbs and their complements. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. The course will take place in the Alison Richard Building (Centre of African Studies), Room 204. |
Monday 18 June 2018
09:30 |
CULP: Italian Basic 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
12:00 |
CULP: German Intermediate 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre. |
13:00 |
CULP: French Basic 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note, this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available at http://www.langcen.cam.ac.uk/lc/culp/ |
CULP: Russian Basic 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note, this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre. |
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CULP: Japanese Basic 2
![]() The courses are delivered in a blended-learning mode, face-to-face and online. The focus is on spoken, oral/aural communicative competence. Students are required to attend to online multimedia materials and read the proscribed texts in their own time so that the classroom time is dedicated to face-to-face communication/discussion. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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14:00 |
CULP: German Basic 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note this is a lighter version a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
15:00 |
CULP: French Intermediate 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
CULP: German Intermediate 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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16:00 |
CULP: Spanish Intermediate 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
CULP: French Intermediate 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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17:00 |
CULP: Japanese Basic 1
![]() The courses are delivered in a blended-learning mode, face-to-face and online through CamTools (the Cambridge University virtual learning environment). The focus is on spoken, oral/aural communicative competence. Students are required to attend to online multimedia materials and read the proscribed texts in their own time so that the classroom time is dedicated to face-to-face communication/discussion. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
CULP: Arabic Basic 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note, this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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18:00 |
CULP: Spanish Basic 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note, this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
CULP: Spanish Intermediate 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
Tuesday 19 June 2018
09:30 |
CULP: Italian Basic 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
10:00 |
CULP: French Basic 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre. |
12:00 |
JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice
![]() A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore learning opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on strategies for autonomous learning across a range of 160+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. (Please note that midway through the academic year, if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.) Advising appointments can be used to:
|
12:30 |
JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice
![]() A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore learning opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on strategies for autonomous learning across a range of 160+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. (Please note that midway through the academic year, if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.) Advising appointments can be used to:
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15:30 |
JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice
![]() A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore learning opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on strategies for autonomous learning across a range of 160+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. (Please note that midway through the academic year, if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.) Advising appointments can be used to:
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16:00 |
JTC: 1-to-1 Language Learning Advice
![]() A 30 minute appointment with a Language Adviser to explore learning opportunities and resources to help you with your plans and aims for your language learning. We advise on strategies for autonomous learning across a range of 160+ languages in our learning centre. Click here to view our current index of languages. (Please note that midway through the academic year, if you are seeking advice about our taught courses, you are encouraged to drop in to the Language Centre or book early in the term rather than wait for an appointment. See our website for details.) Advising appointments can be used to:
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Wednesday 20 June 2018
10:00 |
CULP: French Basic 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre. |
12:00 |
CULP: German Intermediate 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre. |
13:00 |
CULP: Russian Basic 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note, this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre. |
CULP: Japanese Basic 2
![]() The courses are delivered in a blended-learning mode, face-to-face and online. The focus is on spoken, oral/aural communicative competence. Students are required to attend to online multimedia materials and read the proscribed texts in their own time so that the classroom time is dedicated to face-to-face communication/discussion. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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14:00 |
CULP: German Basic 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note this is a lighter version a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
15:00 |
CULP: French Intermediate 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
CULP: German Intermediate 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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16:00 |
CULP: Spanish Intermediate 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 2 level the focus shifts slightly towards reading and writing whilst still offering plenty an opportunity for oral communication. The syllabus is more topical and the contents feature many a cultural, historical, political and current affairs theme. While the grammar is analysed within a context, explicit grammar instruction becomes an integral part of the course. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
CULP: French Intermediate 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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17:00 |
CULP: Japanese Basic 1
![]() The courses are delivered in a blended-learning mode, face-to-face and online through CamTools (the Cambridge University virtual learning environment). The focus is on spoken, oral/aural communicative competence. Students are required to attend to online multimedia materials and read the proscribed texts in their own time so that the classroom time is dedicated to face-to-face communication/discussion. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
CULP: Arabic Basic 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note, this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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18:00 |
CULP: Spanish Basic 2
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At 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. Please note, this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
CULP: Spanish Intermediate 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. At intermediate 1 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. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. For more detailed information about the course please visit our website. |
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19:00 |
CULP: Chinese (Mandarin) Elementary 1
![]() The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence. Please note this is a lighter version of a full course. More detailed information is available from the Language Centre. |