Language Evening Classes 2024/2025
Our extensive programme of language learning opportunities for the local community continues to thrive. We believe that no other secondary school in West Yorkshire offers such a diverse range of language courses on just one site, as part of its own independent programme. All our courses take place on site at Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley.
If you have learned a language with us in the past, we hope you will join us again in the coming year. If you have not yet taken advantage of this unique language-learning resource, we would be delighted to welcome you on to our programme.
We can take enrolments for Languages courses at any time through the year, except for Beginners courses.
When selecting a language course, you are welcome to call our Programme Director, Christopher Lillington, to discuss which level may be most appropriate for you. The following provides a general guide. Christopher is also available to discuss which level is appropriate for you on our Enrolment Evening in early September. We are very flexible, so if you begin a course, and it is agreed with your tutor that the level is incorrect, we are happy to move you, as long as places are available.
Fees and how to enrol are here.
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Beginners |
An introductory course with a particular focus on basic “holiday language”. For those with very little or no previous knowledge. PLEASE NOTE: the Beginners’ course is intended for students learning the language “from scratch”. If you wish to take up a language which you have studied in the past, please try the Continuation course rather than the Beginners course. This will ensure that both you and the other students in the group get the most out of the course. |
| Continuation | A continuation of the beginners’ course, this level revises and builds on basic knowledge. At least one year of previous study. |
|
Intermediate 1 |
A stronger focus on grammatical awareness and conversational language, moving on from “holiday language”. At least two years of previous study. |
| Intermediate 2 | For students who want to be able to converse using a wider range of tenses and topics. At least three years of previous study. |
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Intermediate 3 |
For students working at approximately GCSE level with a secure grasp of grammar, who wish to build their vocabulary and develop their fluency. At least four years of previous study. |
| Conversation / Advanced | This course has a strong focus on conversational language and makes use of authentic texts and listening material. At least five years of previous study (six years in French.) |
French
| Level | Day | Time | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 2 - SOLD OUT | Monday | 7pm - 9pm | Fanny Walters |
| Conversation/Advanced - SOLD OUT | Tuesday | 7pm - 9pm | Fanny Walters |
German
| Level | Day | Time | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Monday | 7pm - 9pm | Maren Swift |
| Continuation | Tuesday | 7pm - 9pm | Maren Swift |
| Intermediate 1 | Monday | 7pm - 9pm | Gary Chambers |
| Conversation/Advanced | Tuesday | 7pm - 9pm | Imme Feist |
Greek
| Level | Day | Time | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners (starts 23rd September) | Monday | 7pm - 9pm | Anne Murtough |
| Continuation (starts 24th September) | Tuesday | 7pm - 9pm | Anne Murtough |
Italian
| Level | Day | Time | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners - SOLD OUT | Wednesday | 6.30pm - 8.30pm | Nicky Mosso Zolessi |
| Conversation/Advanced | Tuesday | 7pm - 9pm | Elena Monstesano |
Portuguese
| Level | Day | Time | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners - sold out | Monday | 7pm - 9pm | Sandra Luz Santos |
Spanish
| Level | Day | Time | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners - SOLD OUT | Monday | 7pm - 9pm | Ruth Kitchen |
| Continuation | Tuesday | 7pm - 9pm | Isabel Ruiz |
| Intermediate 1 - please call first | Wednesday | 7pm - 9pm | Isabel Ruiz |
| Intermediate 3 | Monday | 7pm - 9pm | Isabel Ruiz |
British Sign Language
Courses run initially for 10 weeks.
Autumn Term starts starting w/c Monday 16th September 2024. Please see individual classes for exceptions.
All our language courses run for the Autumn Term initially. In most cases, students will be invited to continue for a further term after Christmas, and then another term after Easter. Therefore, many courses actually run for 3 terms in total. We use this system of termly enrolment because our students prefer it.