Get by in Spanish

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Course code: LSL24

Learn some basic 'survival' Spanish to be able to cope in basic, simple situations

when
From 24 Feb 2026 to 12 May 2026
Tue 15:00-16:30  10 weeks
Date
24 Feb 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Date
03 Mar 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Date
10 Mar 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Date
17 Mar 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Date
24 Mar 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Date
31 Mar 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Date
21 Apr 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Date
28 Apr 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Date
05 May 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Date
12 May 2026
Time
15:00 to 16:30
Tutor
Luz Lecomte
where
Stoke Lodge 

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


fees
full fee for this course £124.00, concession fee £74.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Learn some basic  ‘survival’  Spanish for your next visit to Spain or a Spanish-speaking country, whether for holiday, visits to friends and family, business or cultural visits.</span></span></span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">To learn some basic ‘survival’ Spanish to enable learners to cope in essential, simple situations</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:14px">Topics may include: greetings and introductions, finding your way around, booking accommodation, visiting places of interest, shopping, travelling around, eating out, asking and answering questions, having a simple social conversation. </span> </span></span></span></span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, but please check with the tutor via the admin office first</span></span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">No, in fact the course is for complete beginners</span></span></span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Spanish Level 1 A, Term 1</span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No</span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes, some homework will be set between sessions</span></span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Pen and paper</span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><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:14px"><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:14px"><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:14px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- some basic reading and writing activities</span> </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px"><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:14px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">- role play</span> </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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