The course

The lessons are held from 10.00 to 12.00 on Saturday mornings at Rosetta Translation, 47 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1BJ (The bell is in Hare Place, the passageway to the right of El Vino's Wine Bar.)

Each session consists of two 50-minute lessons, punctuated by a 15-minute refreshment break, where students can socialise and have a cup of mineral water or a hot beverage and a biscuit.

Each 50-minute lesson is in turn subdivided into two or more smaller sections devoted to activities such as learning grammar and vocabulary, applying this new knowledge by way of practical examples, doing exercises, listening to audio recordings or watching short movies, or by taking part in group activities and games.

The type of content varies from week to week, and the structure of the lessons is not rigid, to avoid wasting precious time or covering a topic too hastily.

Exercises and role playing can easily become tedious or childish. An effort is made to design homework and group activities that are not condescending, whilst remaining enjoyable and informative.

Detailed handouts are provided free of charge.