Spanish
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Start Date(s): New dates will be announced soon
- Duration: 22 weeks (term-time only)
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
Learning a foreign language is a wonderful opportunity to not only learn the language itself, but also to reveal different perspectives on life, enabling you to explore new cultures through a different lens.
Our courses are more than just engaging classroom sessions supported by excellent online resources.
You’ll also have the option to take assessments and be awarded a Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Language Programme Certificate of Achievement.
If you continue to study with us, you may become eligible for a Certificate of Language Learning or Diploma of Language Learning (or the UNILANG Certificate).
You can find more details about these awards at www.ntu.ac.uk/ulp
The online structure is very good and helpful in fitting in with my timetable, the class is small which helps for more one–to–one learning
Anonymous student feedback,
What you’ll study
Our language classes are divided into Stages. Stage one is designed for real beginners whilst stage six and seven are for advanced learners. Check out the entry requirements to determine which stage is most appropriate for you. Some languages are available across levels in terms of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This allows students to work towards UNILANG recognition, which is highly recognised by employers. For more information, see our 'Awards' section.
To see which CEFR levels are taught at each ULP stage and find out more about CEFR, click here.
Online Spanish Stage 1
Can’t come on campus? Join our new online module for beginners instead! Weekly online sessions supplemented with flexible learning online activities, using the newest online teaching software! The online classes will be delivered by the teacher via MS Teams, and you can complete many interactive exercises in your own time.
The content, assessments and progression are the same in the face-to-face and the online classes.
"I am always looking forward to the next Monday online sessions when I can learn new things, broaden my mind and expand horizons to Chinese language and culture. Also, I have noticed that I learn more effectively when attending online classes every week and doing this course rather than self-educating at home like I was doing at first before. I am glad that I came across this course and have the opportunity to learn this way as it works for me better.”
A. Stadler
Spanish stage 1
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for real beginner learners of Spanish with virtually no prior knowledge of the language. It is delivered face-to-face on campus with an alternative option of online delivery (see below).
Course Content
During the course, you will learn how to present a basic personal profile, solicit basic information from others, talk about work and your studies, order food in a café and restaurant, your daily routine, likes and dislikes, free time activities, and plans.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, you will have some elementary appreciation of Spanish grammar and structures and you will be able to conduct a basic conversation in key areas of everyday communication.
Spanish stage 2
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for beginner learners of Spanish with some knowledge of the language, equivalent to stage 1, for example, GCSE grade B or C (points 6 to 4).
Course Content
During the course, you will learn about countries around the Hispanic world, how to describe business or holiday trips, go clothes shopping and talk about yourself and events, in the past and the future.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, you will have deepened your appreciation of Spanish grammar and structures at an elementary level, and you will be able to extend your conversation in key areas of everyday communication.
Certification
If you successfully complete stage 2 with a grade II:1 or above, you will achieve a UNILANG certificate for A1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Find out more about the Global Scale level descriptors.
Spanish stage 3
Entry Requirements
Spanish stage 3 is the right stage for you if you have completed successfully Spanish stage 2 or equivalent, e.g., GCSE grade A*/A (points 9 to 7, or CEFR level A1).
Course Content
During the course, you will study topics relating to life in Spain, such as traditions, health and lifestyle, education, and the world of work. You will revise and practise some aspects seen in Stage 2 before you are introduced to more advanced tenses and structures.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, you should be able to apply the new structures acquired during the course in writing and in extended oral exchanges.
Certification
If you successfully complete stage 3 with a grade II:1 or above, you will achieve a UNILANG certificate for A2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Find out more about the Global Scale level descriptors.
Spanish stage 4
Entry Requirements
Spanish stage 4 is the right stage for you if you have completed successfully Spanish stage 3 or equivalent, e.g., AS level A/B/C, or A level grade D or E, or CEFR level A2.
Course Content
During the course, you will study topics relating to the environment and sustainability, new technologies in the world of education, social media, successful Spanish businesspeople, healthy living and diet.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, your communication skills will have been developed further to enable you to express confidently intentions and wishes, predictions, and suggestions.
Certification
If you successfully complete stage 4 with a grade II:1 or above, you will achieve a UNILANG certificate for B1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Find out more about the Global Scale level descriptors.
Spanish Stage 5
Entry Requirements
Spanish stage 5 is the right stage for you if you have completed successfully Spanish stage 4 or equivalent, e.g. A level grade A, B, or C, or CEFR level B1.
Course Content
Topic areas typically include current affairs, social and political issues in Spain as well as exploring issues connected with cultural differences, experiencing cultural shock, and regional stereotyping in Spain. There are also opportunities to study themes and topics related to your own areas of interest.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, you will be able to summarise extended written and spoken texts, as well as discuss complex ideas.
Certification
In stages 5 and 6, you study towards level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). If you successfully complete stage 6 with a grade II:1 or above, you will achieve a UNILANG certificate for B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Find out more about the Global Scale level descriptors.
Spanish Stage 6
Entry Requirements
Spanish stage 6 is the right stage for you if you have completed successfully Spanish stage 5 or equivalent, e.g., an A level Spanish plus at least one further year of study abroad/experience (or equivalent).
Course Content
Topic areas typically include current affairs, and social and political issues in Spain such as illegal immigration, gender inequalities at work, and youth unemployment. There are also opportunities to study themes and topics related to your own areas of interest.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, you will be able to summarise extended written and spoken texts, as well as negotiate and debate complex ideas.
Certification
If you successfully complete stage 6 with a grade II:1 or above, you will achieve a UNILANG certificate for B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Find out more about the Global Scale level descriptors.
Spanish Stage 7
Entry Requirements
Spanish stage 7 is the right stage for you if you have completed successfully Spanish stage 6 or equivalent, e.g., an A level Spanish plus at least one further year of study abroad/experience (or equivalent), or CEFR level B2.
Course Content
Topic areas typically include current affairs, and social and political issues in Spain and Latin America such as gender issues, stereotyping, autocratic regimes, and the impact of the economic crisis. There are also opportunities to study themes and topics related to your own areas of interest.
Course Outcome
At the end of the course, you will be able to summarise extended written and spoken texts, use the appropriate tone, register, and style, expressing complex ideas with nuance and sophistication.
Certification
If you successfully complete stage 7 with a grade II:1 or above, you will achieve a UNILANG certificate for C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Find out more about the Global Scale level descriptors.
Further information on what you'll study
Any questions about the course?
Contact the Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication (NILIC)
How you’re taught
Your language study is designed in a flexible and blended learning mode which consists of taught sessions and guided self-study.
Contact hours
You will take part in two hours of weekly class contact time and will need to complete an additional two to four hours per week guided self-study.
How you’re assessed
Assessments will take place in class during University term time. To progress onto the next stage of your chosen language you must complete and pass all the assessments on the previous stage.
Campus and facilities
Here are some of the free services, student discount and benefits you'll get studying at NTU
We've carefully considered what benefits and services you need for your studies, so when you join NTU you'll get free printing and materials credits, access to our free WiFi, a copy of Microsoft Office, and even borrow a laptop if yours is out of commission.
For life outside your lectures, you'll enjoy access to over 60 sports clubs and 130 student societies, discounted travel and bike hire, free language learning, award-winning student support and an entertainment programme which is second to none.
See all the benefits and free services you will enjoy as an NTU student.
Books and library resources
In our library you’ll have access to an extensive and diverse range of books including those on your reading list.
The library's online resources and NTU Online Workspace (NOW) also provides digital access to the core resources for your modules and a wide range of specialist collections, texts, and databases
Nottingham Trent University has its own Blackwell’s Bookshop which stocks relevant academic texts plus a wide range of bestselling novels.
IT Resources
Our IT resource rooms and PC clusters are distributed across the campus, with PCs providing access to: Microsoft Office, email, web browsing, networked file storage and high-speed online printing services (with a free printing allowance for each student). Resource rooms are available 24 hours a day.
Societies
Current students run societies in a range of Humanities and Arts subjects including History, Medieval, Film, Filmmaking, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, and the Book society.
There are also a number of media channels which our students get involved in such as the NTU radio station FlyLive, our student magazine Platform, and TV station TrentTV.
Find out more about student societies at the Student Union website.
How to apply
There are three different types of student for the ULP, and your application route depends on your student status.
External
These are students who are not studying for a degree at NTU, including NTU staff and the general public, and who wish to learn a language as a leisure learner or for career development. To apply as an external student please click here External Registration Info.docx
Supplementary
These are students who are studying for a degree at NTU and who wish to learn a language in addition to their degree course out of personal interest. To apply as a supplementary student please click here Supplementary Registration Info.docx
Accredited
These are students who are studying for a degree at NTU which includes a language module for credit points towards their degree. To apply as an accredited student please click here Accredited registration info.docx