This course is designed for learners who have already completed one year of part time study before joining the class or who can get by in everyday situations (ordering food, shopping, providing personal information, asking for and giving directions, etc.).  

The aim is to develop your confidence in talking in Spanish on a variety of topics as well as to expand your knowledge of the culture of the Spanish speaking countries. The emphasis will be on listening and speaking but will also include some grammar and written work.

Maria Simons is a native speaker from Teruel in the region of Aragón (Spain). She has a degree in English Philology, Cert.Ed. and the certificate TFLA (Teaching Foreign Languages to Adults).
She has been teaching Spanish for over 25 years in colleges, community centres and at university, which she has enjoyed greatly.  Also, she has experience teaching examination courses, and preparing students for GCSE and A Levels as well as teaching Spanish undergraduate courses at university.
She is based in Brighton and teaches courses from beginners to advanced levels at Adult community centres.  Among her interests are the Hispanic culture, history, music, and cinema.