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Modern Language Skills Programme for Beginners
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Course Description
If you haven’t studied a language before or your language skills
are perhaps ‘out of date’ then this course is suitable for you. The
course is the first year of a programme which prepares you to cope
in a number of differing situations in everyday life, such as
meeting people, finding your way around, shopping, etc. You will
learn to identify and reproduce written vocabulary and short
sentences as well as understand and speak the language using simple
set phrases and vocabulary.
The course is appropriate for complete beginners.
You will not have to sit an examination for this qualification
but you will need to prepare a portfolio of evidence of your
studies. You will use all language skills, reading, writing,
listening and speaking during the course and will develop
confidence with using the target language.
Languages offered include French, Italian and Spanish. We
welcome enquiries for other languages; however we would only be
able to offer a course if there was sufficient demand.
These qualifications are intended for use by a wide variety of
learners and are particularly suitable for:
- Adults in part-time provision
- Adults in the workplace
- Adults in full-time learning
- 16-19 learners in schools and colleges who wish to study a
language
- alongside their academic or vocational qualifications
Course Structure
The Doncaster College Language Skills Award consists of four
communication skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Achievement of the Award is through completion of internally
assessed and moderated activities completed during the course, and
presented in student portfolios.
Entry Requirements
The Award Programme is aimed at beginners or those completing
entry level achievement in specific minority languages. Learners
should be 16+. All learners will need to complete an application
and interview prior to enrolling. Courses must have 12 or more
students in the group. If a course attracts sufficient interest
then the learners will be invited to enrol at a specific group
event
Course Progression Routes
These qualifications encourage progression through the levels
and learners successfully completing the Award can progress to the
Doncaster College Language Skills Certificate (subject to
availability).
Course Career Prospects
Acquisition of a language alongside vocational or academic
skills can enhance career prospects in globalised economies.
Employers are increasingly seeing language acquisition as an
invaluable skill in response to the challenge of flexibility and
mobility in the labour market.
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If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.
How to Apply
To apply for this course, please visit the Learner Services team
at The Hub. For maps and directions, please see our Maps page.
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