Spanish Level 2D - Upper Intermediate
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: LSJ19
These courses at upper intermediate level are suitable for students who are reasonably competent in the language.
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From 03 Feb 2026
to 16 Jun 2026
Tue 10:00-12:00 16 weeks- Date
- 03 Feb 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 10 Feb 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 24 Feb 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 03 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 10 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 17 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 24 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 31 Mar 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 21 Apr 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 28 Apr 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 05 May 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
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- 12 May 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 19 May 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 02 Jun 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 09 Jun 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Date
- 16 Jun 2026
- Time
- 10:00 to 12:00
- Tutor
- Julian Segura
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><span style="color:#1d1d1b">This stimulating course aims to encourage you to speak more freely in Spanish by developing your speaking and listening skills and thus reinforcing your confidence. The topics covered will deal with more advanced vocabulary and grammar, and the conversations and debates will lead to a greater understanding of Spain and Spanish speaking countries.</span></span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The course will consist of activities to enable students to improve their fluency, expand vocabulary and knowledge of grammar.</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Learners should expect to engage in conversation and use more advanced grammar to enable them to use the language with confidence.</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">There will be revision exercises and games to practice various tenses and other grammatical points.</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Listening practice will be done by using a variety of media.</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Students will be encouraged to read magazine and newspaper articles and be able to talk about current events.</span></span> </p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>
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Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes, provided late starters can work at the same level as the rest of the class at the time of joining.</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please check with the tutor via the Stoke Lodge office first before joining.</span></span> </p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Students should have completed courses at Level 1 and Level 2 A, B and C, or have studied at GCSE or equivalent level at some time in the past, ideally for at least four years or more.</span></span></span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">When learners feel ready they could join a Level 3A.</span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Yes, a course book will normally be used. Details will be given at the first session.</span></span></span></span> </p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Yes. Some homework will be set every week, in order to enable learners to reinforce what they have learnt during each session.</span></span></span></span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A pen and paper, and perhaps</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, an A4 ring binder for handouts and photocopies.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A good bilingual dictionary would be useful, but it is not essential.</span></span></span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Communicative language teaching method, involving eg</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- listening to course book CD, the tutor, other students, the radio, podcasts, songs, </span> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">conversations </span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- reading texts in course book, newspapers and magazine articles, short stories</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- asking and answering questions</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- oral practice in pairs, small groups and whole class work</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- pair work and role plays, group discussions</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- talking about a variety of current topics</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- games and grammatical exercises </span> </span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.</span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Course Cancellations by Us </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Cancellations by You </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Transfers </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">A 10% transfer fee applies. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Illness and Absence </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>How Refunds Are Issued </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Refunds are returned via the original payment method: </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Online Course Access </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer. </span></p>
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