Join our next Level 1 in-person Social Spanish course
Level 1 Course Social classes
1. Sangria and conversation night
Get meeting people and sharing information from the get go in a social lesson over sangria.
2. Cook Spanish tapas and explore ingredients
On a Stripey Spanish Social Spanish Level 1 course You'll: .
Enjoy two social lessons on each 10-week course;
weekly 1.5 hour lessons: mix of classroom lessons in our Camden classroom with events designed for practice and fun;
practise daily with memory app;
receive personalised feedback based on work you submit;
achieve an end of course certificate;
have catch-up tasks and resources if you miss a lesson;
use the Stripey Spanish Passport: a free booklet full of resources and a progress tracking tool.
The lingo you'll learn
By the end of Beginner Level 1 you will be able to:
Greet people and introduce yourself;
share your interests and introduce the people in it using regular verbs;
use some everyday Spanish slang, interact and use reactions in conversation;
use survival phrases to clarify the meaning and pronunciation of words;
describe a recipe and ingredients;
have a short conversation as part of our final social assessment.
Now enrolling NEW SUMMER DATES(10 classes, 17 hours)
Early class Wednesdays 6-7.30 pm 4 June
– Wednesday 13 August
or
LATE class 7.45-9.15pm 4 June
– Wednesday 18 August
Your expenses for the social classes are ALL INCLUDED in the course cost.
Enrol now for summer classes below.
Programme date breakdown:
Unit 1: Meeting people with sangria and conversation night
Wednesday 4 June , 11 , 18, 25 June 6-7.30pm or 7.45-9.15pm (LATE) and sangria and speaking class Wednesday 2 July 7-9pm (5 weeks).
Mid course break
One week no classes: 7 July - 11 July
Unit 2: Cook and talk about food with tapas cooking night
Wednesday 16, 23, 30 July and 6 August 6-7.30pm and an the immersive cooking and speaking class Wednesday 13 August 6-9pm (Early class) or Wednesday 18 August 7-10pm (Late class) (5 weeks).
Event expenses ALL INCLUDED in cost.
Enrol now below
Level 1 Course students complete their course at a Peruvian restaurant - in April 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
What's so different about your courses?
On our courses, unlike any other language course in the UK, we integrate two social outings with classroom-based learning. Over the ten-week course we get you out to central London venues speaking Spanish and learning new lingo. We also get you learning with a fully qualified teacher to provide you with a powerful self-assessment tool to track your own progress - the Stripey Spanish Passport. This course is like no other and is seriously shaking things up in the world of teaching - carefully crafted and implementing the best in language teaching approaches it's practical, social and effective.
Are there additional costs?
No. Specialist tuition expenses for social lessons are all inclusive. You can BYOB at some events.
What level is the first course and do I need any prior knowledge?
The Level 1 course is for complete beginners - no previous knowledge of Spanish is required.
What's the teaching approach?
The course is based on the communicative approach with a strong practical and social element. We also encourage meta-learning getting you to develop skills in how to learn a language and to be aware of your progress.
We get you out to real places with fun events to get you speaking and listening to real Spanish in a social context;
the focus is on speaking and listening skills;
work in pairs and groups with others;
carry out mini challenges online each week to see your progress and apply your skills;
see the classroom come to life with games, role plays and real-life materials;
digital media and film used for learning;
use a group chat on your smartphone for practise between lessons;
benefit from peer and self-assessment alongside teacher-assessment to measure your progress;
you’ll be expected to participate in classroom activities and to complete tasks at home regularly.
What materials will I need?
We provide all worksheets andapp practise. You will not need to buy any additional resources..
What level should I start with?
We currently offer Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Levels 4 and 5. Try our 10-minute level test to help determine which level you should begin with.
What if I have to miss a lesson?
If you know you may have to miss a lesson we've got you covered! Built into our courses are special catch-up packs with resources and activities that we send in advance to those that know they will be away for one or two lessons. On top of that we have an online platform which means you won't be too far from the action.
However, if you think that you will miss more than two lessons contact us and speak to the crew about your options.
How will my progress be assessed?
We believe quality feedback and assessment are important tools to propel you forward in your learning. We provide formative assessment in several ways on our courses:
1. Practical speaking role plays - the teacher listens to these and gives you feedback at the end of the course giving you feedback across a number of key indicators of progress.
2. The 'Stripey Spanish passport' has comprehensive self-assessment guidance for you to measure your own ability and pinpoint areas you still need to work on.
3. Tests - simple vocab or grammar tests during the course.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, provided you have attended 70% of the course at the end of each course you will receive a Stripey Spanish certificate of attendance.