Spanish for Beginners

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Course code: LSJ30

This course is for complete beginners, who have not learnt Spanish before. The course will introduce elementary key vocabulary and grammar to enable learners to acquire a basic foundation of Spanish and to get by in everyday situations.

when
From 07 Jan 2026 to 13 May 2026
Wed 13:00-15:00  16 weeks
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07 Jan 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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14 Jan 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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21 Jan 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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28 Jan 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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04 Feb 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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11 Feb 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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25 Feb 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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04 Mar 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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11 Mar 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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18 Mar 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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25 Mar 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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01 Apr 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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22 Apr 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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29 Apr 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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06 May 2026
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13:00 to 15:00
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13 May 2026
Time
13:00 to 15:00
Tutor
Julian Segura
where
Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees
full fee for this course £264.00, concession fee £160.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">This course is for complete beginners, who have not learnt Spanish before.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The course will introduce elementary key vocabulary and grammar to enable learners to acquire a basic foundation of Spanish and to get by in everyday situations.</span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Helvetica&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#1d1d1b">Get a flavour of Spain and Spanish speaking countries in this course. Learn some useful phrases that you can use when visiting any Spanish speaking country. An excellent introduction for beginners, who will be introduced to a range vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, providing them with all the basic knowledge of the language.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, as long as they join before week 2</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Please check with the tutor via Stoke Lodge before joining</span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Spanish for Beginners - Continuation</span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, a course book may be used; details will be given at the first session</span></span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes. Some homework exercises will be set every week, in order to enable learners to consolidate what they have learned during the sessions</span></span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Pen & paper</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">An A4 ringbinder for handouts and photocopies</span></span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">The course is based on the communicative approach:</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- active student interaction</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- emphasis on speaking and listening skills</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- also some reading and basic writing activities</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- pair, small group and whole class work</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- role play</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- use of realia, pictures and authentic material</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate</span></span></span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><a></a><a><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></a> </span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased.  </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong> </span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.  </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong> </span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A 10% transfer fee applies. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge.  </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong> </span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong> </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Refunds are returned via the original payment method: </span></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.  </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong> </span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer. </span></span></span></li>
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