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Spanish 3: one season, one painting: invierno
An intermediate Spanish workshop using a painting and a piece of music about winter to develop discussion, listening and speaking skills.
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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
This Spanish workshop explores winter through Pieter Brueghel the Elder’s painting "Hunters in the Snow" and Vivaldi’s "Winter". Participants analyse both works, discuss their features and express the sensations and emotions they evoke, using relevant Spanish vocabulary. Teaching centres on spoken communication, with pair and group work, role plays and games supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual material. The session also provides opportunities to discuss art in Spanish and consolidate listening and speaking skills.
What you'll learn
- Analyse and discuss a painting and a piece of music in Spanish using relevant vocabulary
- Express sensations and emotions prompted by visual art and music
- Discuss aspects of art in Spanish
- Strengthen Spanish speaking and listening skills
Is this course right for you?
The workshop is intended for learners at an intermediate level of Spanish, including those studying Spanish 3 lower or upper, or those who have studied Spanish for at least three years. Participation involves spoken interaction with other learners through pair and group activities.
- Activities include pair work, group work, role plays and language games.
Before you go
- Teaching and learning resources are accessed through Google Classroom.
- The course is based on the tutor’s own resources.