Languages
This page covers the language groups available.
French, German, Italian, Latin and Spanish
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French
Groups meet at the LFMH every Thursday from 2.00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. We have enjoyed six trips to France, and are going again in September 2006. ‘Conversation’ is more advanced than ‘Improvers’.
French Conversation discusses current affairs, tackles various puzzles, plays scrabble and reads and translates a chosen novel.
French Improvers has as a more formal approach to language learning and is working with the BBC French Experience 2. Games and videos are frequently used to consolidate and extend the scope of the text book. This is a very friendly group that does not take itself too seriously.
French Beginners for members new to the language
German
German Translation or German Grammar & Vocabulary German requires some knowledge of the language but 'rustiness' or 'extreme rustiness' should not deter prospective members. There is a meeting on most Friday mornings covering either German Translation or German Grammar & Vocabulary.
German Conversation Guten Tag. In September 2009 Sue Heise started the German conversation group soon after she joined the U3A. Sue spent 30+years living and working in Germany and is keen to increase other peoples knowledge of Germany today. The German conversation group provides an opportunity for you to practise German ready for your holiday in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Namibia etc. We have read 21st century short stories, magazine articles and done word puzzles and recently have discussed the following topics :
- The Swedish Royal wedding in picture magazines
- The geography of Germany with a look at all 16 provinces
- The Versailles Treaty as a basis to understanding historical developments in the 20th century and how German borders changed
- Some biographies of German men and women
We meet twice a month and welcome new members at any time. Read more
Italian
Italian Mainly for beginners and intermediate
Latin
Latin is for beginners interested in reading Latin and also contains some history and literature. It is held twice a month normally on 1st and 3rd Friday afternoons.
Spanish
Spanish Groups each meet twice a month at the home of the coordinator.
Intermediate Spanish are currently following the BBC text book and tapes Suenos Level 2. Games and role play are used to consolidate and extend the scope of the basic course, while Advanced Spanish practice and improve their command of Spanish. The sessions open with informal discussions often based on members’ travels. Members are encouraged to talk about their travels. We are currently using the ‘A’ level text book and tapes ‘Ponte al Dia’ and finding that it is a stimulating and demanding course.
Beginners' Spanish There is also a Beginners' Spanish which meets at the Friends Meeting House
