This course is for adults who can cope with typical Spanish tourist conversations and are able to speak about topics such as hobbies, places or family. It is for those looking to expand their knowledge and be more fluent when speaking, so that they are able to have conversations on a wider range of topics in Spanish.
Homework is given on a weekly basis. To benefit most from the course, you will be encouraged to read the materials used during lessons and refer to the course book
You will expand your vocabulary and grammar using all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) on practical topics to enable you to communicate. We will be revising the use of the present and past tene (Preterito), and you will learn to talk about the future and other past tenses. These skills will enable you to improve your ability to talk about yourself and your jobs, hobbies, describe people and places and deal with situations such as problems in the airport, at the train station or in a hotel etc. You will also be more comfortable asking for and giving advice.
To join at this level, you should have a good knowledge of the present tense, and a basic knowledge of the past gained from 3 years of study or equivalent. You will need to feel confident speaking about yourself, your family, jobs, hobbies or places and ready to expand your Spanish language skills.
Please bring pen, paper and a folder. Text books will be discussed at the first session.
We offer a Semester 2 course in the summer term. It begins immediately after Semester 1 and is an integral part of the course, the exact length of which will be decided in the spring term. After completing this course students can progress to the next level of the language.