Bengali
Course Title: Bengali Level 1
Level: Beginners
Time: Monday 6-8pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Learning Objectives
Students taking the level 1 course are not expected to have any previous knowledge of the language. The aim of level 1 is to introduce students to the language, the culture and basic grammatical concepts and to equip them with the skills to communicate at an essential level in a target language context.
Topics covered include:
Welcome to the course, introduction alphabet, numbers 1-10, basic greetings; Giving personal information (name, age, where you live); Talking about our family, descriptions; Places in town and directions; At the restaurant; Shopping; Transport; Countries.
Learning outcomes
Students will have developed a beginner’s vocabulary in the topic areas outlined above so that they can communicate at a basic level in the language. Students will understand basic words and phrases. Students will be able to formulate simple sentences.
Fee: QUB Students/Staff £20; Members of the public £80; Concession £40
Textbook: Non required
Course Dates: Monday 14, 21, 28 October; 4, 11, 18, 25 November; 2, 9, 16 December 2013
