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Language Courses at BHASVIC, Brighton & Hove, Sussex

Adult Education in Brighton & Hove

Languages Courses for Adults
Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Tel. 01273 859830 / language.centre@bhasvic.ac.uk

Affordable fees

Free on-site parking and free access to self access facilities in our digital language lab

Maximum class sizes of 16
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Opportunities
General Course Information
Term Dates
Course List 2011 -12
Course Descriptors and Progression Opportunities
Course Fees and Methods of Payment
Enrolment
Terms and Conditions
30-week Language Courses starting September 2011
20-week Beginner Language Courses starting January 2012
10-week Holiday Language Courses starting April 2012
F.A.Q's
Self Access Facilities
Contact Details
Equal Opportunities
Opening Times
How to find us

Adult learners in our hi tech language lab
Our courses are classroom based, also tutors bring students into our
digital language lab to do listening exercises and speaking

Opportunities
We offer affordable tutor led courses to help you update or improve your skills in languages. Our main course programme starts in September, but we also offer 20-week beginner courses commencing in January as well as 10-week holiday courses starting after Easter holidays.
Please note that we do not offer any accreditation for our courses, e.g. OCN, GCSE, AS or A-Level.

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General Course Information


In line with our commitment to running language courses for the local community, we are pleased to offer for 2011-2012 a range of 30 week adult education courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish starting in September 2011.
All courses are taught in a friendly, relaxed learning environment by highly qualified teachers, most of whom are native speakers and will help you learn the language you need to cope with practical situations for travel, professional, cultural, social and leisure purposes.
Our courses do not lead to any formal qualifications, so there is no pressure on you to complete assessments or take exams. Tutors will however assess you informally during class activities and through marking of homework.
It is important to point out that whilst our courses are for pleasure, it is essential to attend on a regular basis and it is recommended that you spend at least 1-2 hours each week doing private study.
You will receive ongoing support as we have an online system set up which enables students who have missed a class to find out what was covered. Inclusive in the course fee you have on-site access to the self-study resources in our language laboratory for the duration of your course. You will occasionally be brought there as part of your lessons for listening and speaking exercises.

Term Dates 2011 - 2012
30 week courses
Autumn term starts

Week beginning 26th September ’11

Half term

Week beginning 24th October ’11

Autumn term ends

Week beginning 12th December ‘11

Christmas break 19th December ’11 – 6th January ‘12
 

Spring term starts

Week beginning 9th January ’12
(20-week courses will start week beginning 23rd Jan ‘12)
Half term

Week beginning 13th February ‘12

Spring term ends Week beginning 19th March ’12
 

Summer term starts

Week beginning 26th March ‘12

Easter holidays 2nd – 13th April ’12
(10-week courses will start after Easter holidays)
Bank Holiday Monday 7th May ‘12
Half term

Week beginning 4th June ’12

Summer term ends

Week beginning 18th June ’12
(some courses will finish 2 weeks later)

 


Please note that some classes will not run on certain days due to College events (Open Evenings etc.) or staff holidays. It may also be necessary for some classes to run during the half term holidays.

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Course List 2011-12


30-WEEK COURSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2011

Please note that these courses will run for 3 terms.

Arabic

Course
Code

Level

Fee

Time

Day of the week

Start date

Ara/L1/Tu

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Tuesday

27/09/11


Chinese

Course
Code

Level

Fee

Time

Day of the week

Start date

Chin/L1/Th

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Thursday

29/09/11


French

Course
Code

Level

Fee

Time

Day of the week

Start date

Fr/L1/Tu

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Tuesday

27/09/11

Fr/L2/Th

2
(Pre-intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Thursday

29/09/11

Fr/L2/M

2
(Pre-intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Monday

26/09/11

Fr/L3/W

3
(Intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Wednesday

28/09/11

Fr/L4/Th

4
(Upper-intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Thursday

29/09/11

Fr/L5/W

5
(Advanced)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Wednesday

28/09/11


German

Course
Code

Level

Fee

Time

Day of the week

Start date

Ger/L1/W

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Wednesday

28/09/11

Ger/L2/Tu

2
(Pre-intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Tuesday

27/09/11


Italian

Course
Code

Level

Fee

Time

Day of the week

Start date

Ita/L1/M

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Monday

26/09/11

Ita/L2/W

2
(Pre-intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Wednesday

28/09/11

Ita/L3/Tu

3
(Intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Tuesday

27/09/11


Japanese

Course
Code

Level

Fee

Time

Day of the week

Start date

Jap/L1/M

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Monday

26/09/11


Portuguese

Course
Code

Level

Fee

Time

Day of the week

Start date

Por/L1/Tu

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Tuesday

27/09/11


Spanish

Course
Code

Level

Fee

Time

Day of the week

Start date

Sp/L1/Tu

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Tuesday

27/09/11

Sp/L1/W

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Wednesday

28/09/11

Sp/L1/Th

1
(Beginner)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Thursday

29/09/11

Sp/L2/M

2
(Pre-intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Monday

26/09/11

Sp/L2/W

2
(Pre-intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Wednesday

28/09/11

Sp/L3/Th

3
(Intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Thursday

29/09/11

Sp/L4/M

4
(Upper-intermediate)

£190
(Concession £95)

18:30 - 20:00

Monday

26/09/11

20-WEEK BEGINNER COURSES STARTING IN JANUARY 2012

Please note that these courses will run for 2 terms (spring and summer term).

Language

Level

Course Code

Day of the week

Times

Start date

 Fee

Chinese

1

Chin/L1/W

Wednesday

18:30-20:00

25/01/12

£145
(Concession £75 - please refer to the enrolment form )

German

1

Ger/L1/Th

Thursday

18:30-20:00

26/01/12

Italian

1

Ita/L1/W

Wednesday

18:30-20:00

25/01/12

Spanish

1

Sp/L1/W G2

Wednesday

18:30-20:00

25/01/12

Spanish

1

Sp/L1/Th G2

Thursday

18:30-20:00

26/01/12

For full enrolment details please go to Enrolment

10-WEEK COURSES STARTING IN APRIL 2012

Please note that these courses will run for one term (summer term).

Full course details and enrolment deadlines will be announced on our website later on in the year.

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Course Descriptors and Progression Opportunities

Holiday (Short beginner course for holidaymakers)
This highly communicative short course is ideally for those with no prior knowledge of the language.  Emphasis will be on learning simple ways of expressing yourself to be able to ‘get by’ on holiday, for example booking a hotel room and ordering food in a restaurant. Grammar explanations will be kept to a minimum. This course is ideal for people who cannot commit themselves for  more than 1 term or who just want to learn basic phrases to use on holiday.

Level 1 (Beginner)
This course is ideally for those with little or no knowledge of the language. You will learn how to give information about yourself as well as learning practical communication skills to help you be able to ‘get by’ when abroad. Topics will be covered in more detail than on the holiday course and grammar will be incorporated so that you can start to understand the basic structures of the language. You will concentrate on learning the present tense.
This course leads to Level 2.

Level 2 (Lower intermediate)
This course is for those who have successfully completed Level 1 or equivalent, who can already cope in the target language on holiday and have an understanding of basic grammar, including the present tense. You will develop your confidence by expanding on Level 1 topics and then go on to be introduced to more complex structures.
This course leads to Level 3.

Level 3 (Intermediate)
This course is for those who have successfully completed Level 2 or equivalent. You should already be familiar with the present, past and future tenses, though all language items will be consolidated.
This course leads to Level 4.

Level 4 (Upper Intermediate)
This course is for those who have successfully completed Level 3 or equivalent. You should be confident using the present, future and past tenses as well as some more complex structures. 
This course leads to Level 5.

Level 5 (Advanced)
This course is for those who have already learnt all the main tenses and who are comfortable conversing in the target language but would like to build up fluency and consolidate more advanced grammar items. The tutor will structure the course around the interests of the students using a variety of media. We hope to increase your confidence in expressing your opinions on a wide range of topical issues.

New

Language and Culture Clubs - Conversation workshops
(e.g. Spanish Club)

This 10-week course is designed for upper-intermediate / advanced learners who have a good command of the language and feel confident conversing in it. As the course is purely conversational in character, the emphasis will be on developing speaking skills and boosting fluency in the target language through lively conversation lessons. Students will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge about the target language-speaking countries as cultural component is incorporated into the course, including areas such as: way of life, traditions, literature, cinema, music, politics and current affairs.
Please note that this course is initially planned to run for 10 weeks but there is a possibility to extend it to 2 more terms subject to demand.

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"It is a pleasure to do a course so well organised and delivered"
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Course Fees and Methods of Payment


30-week courses commencing in September 2011:
Full fee £190
Concession* £95

10-week conversation courses commencing in September 2011:
Full fee only £95

20-week courses commencing in January 2012:
Full fee £145
Concession* £75


10-week holiday courses commencing in April 2012:
Full fee £80 (No concessions)

For most courses you will also be required to purchase a course book and it is useful to own a bilingual dictionary. Details of the course book will be given in your introductory letter or email.

*We offer some concessions subject to recently dated proof of status. Please refer to the enrolment form for details.

Methods of payment:

  • Cheque – Payable to BHASVIC.
  • Credit / Debit Card – Please note that we do not accept  AMEX, Electron or Solo.
  • Bank Transfer – Please email: accounts@bhasvic.ac.uk for bank details.
  • Parent Pay - See link below.
  Online - with Parent Pay Click here (opens a new window)

Please make sure you have submitted your completed application form to us if you are paying via Parent Pay or Bank Transfer. If you fail to do so, your place on a course cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that we do not accept cash.


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Enrolment
 

You can enrol:

  • By post
    Please return the completed enrolment form by post (with either a cheque enclosed or card details filled in overleaf)

    Please make sure you address it to the Adult Education Department.
  • In person
    Please ring to book an individual appointment
    (01273 859830 - Voice mail available) or email: language.centre@bhasvic.ac.uk

Further enrolment information
We will acknowledge the receipt of all enrolments and will process payments accordingly.
Please note that we do enrol people on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so all enquiries and enrolments will be processed in the order that they were received.

The enrolment deadline for 20-week courses is Tuesday 10th January 2012.

We accept enrolments after this date if places are still available, however if you leave it until after this date, courses may be full or already have been cancelled.

You can download the enrolment form as a PDF, which you can print out.
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Terms and Conditions

Class size - between 8 and 16
Small groups – if a class number is below 8, we may open the course providing students are happy to pay an additional fee.

Courses will only run if student numbers meet a viable minimum. To enhance the quality of the learning, the maximum number of students per class is 16.
Full refunds will automatically be given if a course is cancelled due to insufficient participants. We regret we are unable to refund fees once a course has been opened, nor transfer people to courses starting later on in the year. Occasionally, we are forced to change the day of a course. If this applies to a course you have already signed up for, we will give a full refund if the changes do not suit you.
You will receive a letter or email with all the details before your course starts.
If you wish to withdraw from a course before the end date, we will ask you to put it in writing.

Please note that the College cannot be held responsible for the loss of classes cancelled due to external factors, e.g. extreme weather conditions.

F.A.Q's


Q: What do I do if I find myself on the wrong level?
A: Providing there is a suitable course, we will be more than happy to move you up or down a level. (Not available to students on holiday courses or conversation classes).

Q: Can I join in with a class during the year?
A: If places are available then yes!

Q: Can I pay in instalments.
A: Sorry but the full fee must be paid before the course starts.

Q: I am really interested in one of your courses, but can’t attend on the day you are advertising should I look elsewhere?
A: Yes and we will be happy to recommend other institutions. However, it is still worth registering your interest, as occasionally we create additional courses if there is a high demand, especially Level 1 courses.

Q: Do you have any courses starting later on in the year?
A: Yes! We offer 20-week courses that commence in January as well as 10-week holiday courses and 10-week conversation classes starting in April.

Q: Will I need to put much work in outside of the lessons?
A: Even though our courses do not lead to a qualification, it is impossible to retain what you have learnt in class without doing some homework and revision throughout the course. We recommend about 20 minutes per day of exposure to the language, i.e. doing homework, listening to the radio, songs, watching a video or reading an article in a newspaper or magazine.


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Language Laboratory (Self access facilities)


The Laboratory is equipped with 25 individual workstations; 23 with PCs and 2 with TV and DVD. The Laboratory’s self study resources include reference books, CDs and interactive videos, access to the internet, reading and listening comprehensions, satellite TV, and magazines.

Adult learners in our hi tech language lab

"The teacher is an inspiration and so enthusiastic"
Student feedback

Opening Times

(for self access, term-time only)

(These times are provisional)

Monday - Thursday: 4.30 - 6.30pm


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Contact details

Agnieszka Gajewska (Evening Language Courses Manager)

e-mail: language.centre@bhasvic.ac.uk

Or telephone: 01273 859830 (Voice mail available)


Equal Opportunities

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities and 'Lifelong Learning,' are central to our provision, where you will find a warm, friendly and supportive environment.

How to find BHASVIC

BHASVIC is conveniently situated on Dyke Road in Hove with easy access from the A27 Bypass. Most evenings there is plenty of free parking on site and we are accessible by public transport.

Please note that during the College’s Open Evenings and Parents’ Evenings there will be no parking available.

The Language classes take place in College House.

Click here to go to the How to find us page

Please note that this summer due to the refurbishments in the Language Centre, our office is based in Room C312 in the Student Services building.

Additional information

Damage: BHASVIC cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to any vehicles or property brought onto the premises.

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