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Spanish 3/4 práctica y perfeccionamiento: module 2
Intermediate Spanish course developing complex grammar and reading, writing, speaking and listening through interactive class activities.
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What Intermediate (B1) Spanish means
At B1 Spanish, learners can deal with most everyday situations and explain experiences, opinions and plans in connected language.
Express an opinion
Creo que trabajar desde casa es útil, aunque a veces puede resultar solitario.
I think working from home is useful, although it can sometimes feel lonely.
Explain a plan
Quiero mejorar mi español para poder trabajar en el extranjero el próximo año.
I want to improve my Spanish so I can work abroad next year.
Tell a short story
Íbamos hacia la playa cuando empezó a llover, así que cambiamos de planes.
We were heading to the beach when it started raining, so we changed our plans.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course extends Spanish grammar through relative clauses, impersonal clauses and present and past subjunctive structures. Learners practise reading, writing, speaking and listening, including extracting detailed information from newspaper articles and specific information from authentic audio material. Teaching centres on spoken interaction and communication, with pair and group work, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Homework is recommended to consolidate class learning.
What you'll learn
- Apply relative and impersonal clauses in Spanish.
- Use present and past subjunctive structures.
- Express opinions and ideas using a wider range of vocabulary.
- Identify specific information in authentic listening material.
- Extract detailed information from newspaper articles.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for Intermediate (B1) learners who have studied Spanish for about four years recently or completed Spanish 3 upper. The source also describes it as a Stage 3 upper course, so it is aimed at learners progressing beyond introductory study rather than complete beginners. Participation includes spoken interaction and pair and group activities.
- Previous recent study of Spanish or completion of Spanish 3 upper is specified.
- Learners should be prepared to take part in spoken, pair and group activities.
Before you go
- Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.
- The course uses the tutor's own materials.
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.