Introductory description

Based on a step-by-step approach, the course is divided into learning blocks that focus on practical, useful and manageable language. New language is practised via games, role-plays, and problem-solving tasks.
Homework tasks will be set each week to reinforce the language you learn in class.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Spanish Beginners or equivalent Level A1.1

Description of entry level:
This course is for those who have studied the language at school some years ago or attended a beginners' course of approximately 50 hours. You have very limited vocabulary and some understanding of basic structures. You can just about cope with predictable situations but you lack confidence in other contexts. The course will introduce new tenses and help you to communicate in everyday social or work situations.

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Communicative skills such as :
daily routine
leisure activities
expressing likes and dislikes
ordering food
making plans
expressing agreement and disagreement
talking about the past

Grammar skills such as:
adverbs and adjectives of quantity
present tense: regular and common irregular verbs
present continuous
immediate future
present perfect
preterite
comparative and superlative

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• understand spoken everyday words and phrases relating to personal needs and interests; understand spoken basic information about people, their family, home, work and hobbies; grasp the essential elements of simple messages and recorded announcements.
• understand short simple written messages and texts relating to areas of personal relevance; understand key information in leaflets; identify key information in short reports about stories or events;
• describe educational background and job; ask and answer simple questions about familiar topics; express likes, dislikes and feelings.
• write basic descriptions of events and activities; write simple notes to accept or offer an invitation, thank someone or apologise; write very basic emails requesting information.

International

This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.

Subject specific skills

Strategies for understanding gist and specific information for the level; intercultural competence.

Transferable skills

Written and spoken communication.