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Our Elementary courses are targeted at those who want to continue to develop an initial basic competence (CEFR A1.2) in the language. The focus is on developing the ability to make themselves understood and to understand language used in the most basic of everyday situations. Basic grammatical structures and frequent vocabulary are presented, explained and practised to facilitate this.
In choosing where to start (Elementary 1 or 2), students should consult the information on pre-requisites.
Elementary 2 is targeted at:
• existing students who have completed Elementary 1.
• new students who have reached A1.1 in the CEFR (the first half): https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptions
• new students who have, through less formal contact, acquired knowledge of the basics of the language.
In term 1 we run Elementary 1, and in term 2 Elementary 2.
If you have any queries, please, contact languagesforall@ed.ac.uk .
The following will be covered across Elementary 1 and 2:
The aim is for students to learn to understand others and make themselves understood in these areas. Basic grammar and vocabulary will be presented and practised in the contexts above.
The above is a sample of the core topics typically covered at Elementary level and gives an indication of the likely content of the course. The content will vary from language to language.
The emphasis of all of our courses is speaking and listening. The lessons focus on language that is required for communicating in real situations.
The lessons include whole class activities and pair or small group work, role-play, responding to short texts and dialogues and watching video clips. Grammar is introduced in context. More extensive written exercises and reading texts are normally only set as homework.
Learning is assessed informally throughout the course with the teacher providing feedback on practice tasks at the end of the course in revision and tests.
Typically, the primary language used in the class is the language being learnt.
On completion of the two Elementary courses, students will be able to:
By the end of Elementary 2, students will have reached level A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptions
To study this course you will need the course book. Your tutor will advise you on the purchase of the textbook at your first class.
Éamonn Ó Dónaill (2011). Gaeilge Gan Stró! - Beginners Level. Gaelchultúr, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-9563614-4-8
Where appropriate web sources will be provided by the tutor.
Handouts supplementary to the coursebook.
If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.