Language FAQs
The Language Programme: How do the courses work ?
Whether you are looking to take Polish evening sessions or French classes in your lunchtime, courses come in a variety of different languages, formats and levels. Take a one–off module or progress from absolute beginner to advanced level as you improve.
Our group courses work as stand-alone modules or, taken consecutively, build to a year-round academic programme.
Our language courses explained
Each level is usually made up of 12 week modules for evening courses. Daytime courses usually last 12 weeks, that's approximately 3.5 modules around the year.
Because it's important to us that you get the right start, we differentiate between beginners and beginners plus.
Absolute beginner modules are designed for those who want to go at absolute beginner pace. After 12 evening sessions or 12 daytime sessions,then you can move to Beginners Plus.
Beginners: Starting Out [eve]; Working Lunch-Beginners I [day].
Beginners Plus: Moving On, Starting Out Summer I, II [eve]; Working Lunch-Beginners Plus II & III [day]
Post Beginners: Headway, Heading On, Headway Summer I, II [eve]; Working Lunch-Post Beginners I,II,III [day]
Pre-Intermediate: Friends & Socialising, Lifestyle Plus, Friends Summer I, II
Intermediate: Friends & Touring, Culture Club, Touring Summer I, II
Intermediate Plus: The Good Life, Question Time, Famosissimi, Good Life I,II[eve]; Late Lunch I, II, III day]
Advanced: Fiesta, Food & Folklore; The Media; , Food & Folklore I,II, ; Late Lunch I, II, III [day]
fluent Advanced: Book Club, Theatre & Film Club.
How do I know what level is suitable for me?
Go to our Levels section to find out more about our levels. Each Course has a course description explaining the level required. If you are not sure if the course is suitable, contact us and we will be able to offer advice and guidance. In some cases we will put you directly in touch with our tutor who will be able to assess your needs personally.
Are there any exams to take?
No. Although attendance certification is offered, if you wish to take an exam or achieve accreditation please contact us or request information from your trainer.
Terms of Business
All our training courses, experiences and events are governed by our Terms & Conditions.
Are courses mapped to National Standards?
Yes. All courses are mapped to National Standards, the NQF and the Common European Framework. Find out more here.
The CEFR was established by the Council of Europe and grades language attainment levels as follows A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2.
See our table of equivalent UK qualifications.Download here
Are these courses GCSE/AS A level equivalent?
In most cases a completed intermediate level is equivalent to a good GCSE (C-A*).CEFR B1 Take a look at this Scale of Assessment to compare levels I studied a language at GCSE level 20 years ago, am I an advanced level learner?
Although your skills will soon refresh, if you have not studied since then you would be best to try post –beginner level course. Why not try the skills questionnaire? Click here download and try our Language Bio.
Is there a minimum age to sign up for one of these courses?
Yes. Unless specified, the events are run specifically for adults and are not suitable for children under the age of 16.