Elementary Spanish Term 3

About this course

The course develops Spanish communication across situations including work, holidays and travel. Learners practise discussing events and places, expressing plans and opinions, describing people and objects, and using the pretérito indefinido and pretérito imperfecto.

What you'll learn

• Discuss events and places, including location, preferences and comparisons
• Talk about past events using the pretérito indefinido
• Describe objects and explain their uses
• Describe people, places and things in the past using the pretérito imperfecto

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners progressing beyond basic Spanish, such as those who have completed Spanish 1 (A1) or an equivalent amount of study. Regular attendance, punctuality and independent study between classes are expected.

• Requires basic Spanish knowledge equivalent to approximately 50 to 60 hours of study
• Includes individual tasks, role-plays, pair work, small-group activities and games
• Requires regular study or completion of activities outside class time

Before you go

• Bring a pen and notebook to class.
• Any textbook required will be agreed with learners at the beginning of the course.
• Home access to the internet and a device is required for weekly use of the college's Virtual Learning Environment, where class and supplementary materials are provided.
• Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours each week for study or course activities outside class.