Polish General LFA

Polish Level 1 (LFA00029L) course content

Prerequisites

I was interested in the language and the opportunity to do something outside of home in the evening. The fact that the teacher is a native speaker is very useful for pronunciation and translation.

Sophie, member of the public

The course is aimed at those with no previous knowledge of Polish. It is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff and members of the public.

Contact time

19 x 2-hour classes, plus end-of-year exams (listening, oral and written).

Aims

The course aims to help you develop basic language skills in all four main areas – speaking, reading, writing and listening - so that you are able to communicate in basic Polish and understand what people say to you in a variety of social situations.

You will gain a solid background in grammar which will enable you to build on your skills through more in-depth study later on.

Additionally, you will learn about Polish culture and customs.

Objectives

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

talk about yourself (e.g. family, friends, study or work) and understand when others tell you about themselves and their circumstances
order food & drinks, book a table and understand menus
ask for / understand directions, opening times and how to find facilities
book a hotel room and enquire about facilities
describe things, make purchases, ask for advice and pay
make travel arrangements, buy tickets and check travel options
talk about what you have done and will be doing, e.g. holidays, education, jobs
feel confident about pronouncing Polish correctly, understanding and making yourself understood by a native speaker
understand short passages in Polish
write a short letter accurately

Teaching method

A communicate approach will be used throughout the course with an emphasis on real-time situations. Grammar will be taught in context. You will be expected to buy a coursebook.

Time commitment

Alongside the class, you will be expected to spend around 2-3 hours each week on private study, as advised by your tutor.

Evaluation and certification

This course will be subject to end-of-year examinations and certification. An LFA certificate will be awarded to participants who pass the end of year exams (oral, listening and written).

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