Distance language learning

I did Spanish GCSE by distance learning this year and I loved it I started it completely from scratch, but the course assumed no prior knowledge and taught me everything I needed to know. The textbook and accompanying tapes had lots of practice exercises and I also had assignments to send to my tutor for feedback. As well as that, I bought myself a CGP revision guide for a more in-depth explanation of the grammar and more exam practice. The only con was the expense; it cost about £250. Luckily I didn't have to pay exam fees because I sat them at my school where I've just done A2s. Obviously you also need lots of self-motivation and the oral aspect is quite difficult with no practice. If your college course and the materials you already have are roughly GCSE level, why not just enter for the exams as a private candidate? That way you won't have to waste a lot of money on the course when you'll already be covering most of it and you still get a recognised qualification. Reply to this or PM me if you want any more information.

Interesting, thank you.

The idea of being entered as a private candidate sounds good, although I am going to have to look into the level the language is taught at college.

By the way, can I have a link (if possible) to the site where you chose your course, please?

You could always just buy a GCSE revision guide or something if you're not sure your course will be enough. I used CGP Complete Revision and Practice for Spanish and, rubbish jokes aside, it was quite good.

I used OLCI: http://www.olci.info/gcse/index.asp Don't be fooled by the 'enrol within 14 days and save £30' though; it's been there ever since I bought my Spanish course!

Ha ha, ok, thanks very much!

I'll take a browse through the site then, cheers!

By the way, how do you feel your course went?