Elementary Spanish Term 2

About this course

The course develops communication in Spanish across situations including work, holidays and travel. Learners practise expressing plans, opinions, possibility and obligation, as well as discussing past events and actions in progress. Teaching combines individual tasks, role-plays, pair and small-group work, games, and listening activities focused on gist or key information. Regular tutor feedback supports work on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Topics include shopping for clothes and accessories, bargaining, and using the imperfect and preterite tenses.

What you'll learn

• Shop for clothes and accessories and negotiate prices in Spanish
• Describe actions in progress and explain simultaneous or manner-related actions using the gerund
• Discuss past events using the imperfect and preterite tenses
• Express possibility and obligation

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners progressing beyond elementary foundations, generally with Spanish knowledge equivalent to A1 or around 50 to 60 hours of tuition. Participation includes role-plays, pair and small-group activities, individual tasks and games, alongside weekly study outside class.

• Previous basic Spanish knowledge or equivalent study is required
• Learners should be prepared for interactive pair and group activities
• The course involves 1 to 2 hours of study or activity completion outside class each week

Before you go

• Bring a pen, a Spanish-English dictionary and a notebook.
• A device such as a mobile phone and an internet connection are needed for class activities and weekly access to the college’s virtual learning environment.
• Course materials and study resources are provided by the tutor during each session.