Language Stages
General Overview
We are offering six different stages this semester, but not in all languages. Please see individual language entries for full details. You would normally expect to progress at the rate of one stage each year. Our stages are based on the Common European Framework of Reference.
N.B. The letter A that follows the stage number in the programme codes indicates the Autumn Term.
Stage 1
This stage is aimed at students with little or no previous knowledge of the language. read more »
Stage 2
You should enrol in this level if you can deal with everyday situations with reasonable confidence, e.g. making travel arrangements or finding your way round, and are eager to build on this foundation. You will be able to consolidate and expand your skills in an encouraging and friendly atmosphere. read more »
Stage 3
This level is suitable for you if you can enter unprepared into a conversation on familiar topics and write short connected text using basic structures, including the past, present and future tenses. The emphasis at this stage is to build on your knowledge, expand your vocabulary and increase your confidence. read more »
Stage 4
This level is aimed at you if you have a sound academic knowledge of the language (A-levels) and/or if you have spent some time living and working abroad. The emphasis at this stage is to develop your fluency and to extend the range of contexts in which you use the language. read more »
Stage 5
This level is suitable for you if you have been studying the language for a minimum of 4 years and, thus, can explain your viewpoints on a wide number of topics and take part in discussions. If you feel the need for more intensive practice, in both speaking and writing, our tutors will provide you with an exciting and interactive learning environment in which you can increase your confidence in the language and your knowledge of its modern cultural usage. read more »
Stage 6
This level is designed for those whose language skills are at an advanced level. read more »
Additional Courses
These courses fall outside the structured pathways of the language stages. read more »
