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Part-Time Courses
Blocks for Academic Year 2024
| Block | Duration | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| Block 4: Monday 26 February - 05 April 2024 | 6 weeks | On campus |
| Block 5: Monday 15 April - 24 May 2024 | 6 weeks | On campus |
| Block 6: Monday 08 July - 16 August 2024 | 6 weeks | On campus |
ALTE "Can-do" levels
ALTE – The Association of Language Testers in Europe
The table below illustrates typical general ability at each level and in the skill areas.
| CEFR LEVELS | Listening/Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2 | CAN understand documents, correspondence and reports, including the finer points of complex texts. | CAN write letters on any subject and full notes of meetings or seminars with good expression and accuracy. | CAN advise on or talk about complex or sensitive issues, understanding colloquial references and dealing confidently with hostile questions. |
| C1 | CAN contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own area of work or keep up a casual conversation with a good degree of fluency, coping with abstract expressions. | CAN read quickly enough to cope with an academic course, to read the media for information or to understand non-standard correspondence. | CAN prepare/draft professional correspondence, take reasonably accurate notes in meetings or write an essay that shows an ability to communicate. |
| B2 | CAN follow or give a talk on a familiar topic or keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics. | CAN scan texts for relevant information, and understand detailed instructions or advice. | CAN make notes while someone is talking or write a letter including non-standard requests. |
| B1 | CAN express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions or public announcements. | CAN understand routine information and articles, and the general meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area. | CAN write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters. |
| A2 | CAN express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context. | CAN understand straightforward information within a known area, such as on products and signs and simple textbooks or reports on familiar matters. | CAN complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards related to personal information. |
| A1 | CAN understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic. | CAN understand basic notices, instructions or information. | CAN complete basic forms, and write notes including times, dates and places. |
How to Apply
- Open for applications.
- Complete the Part-time application form