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Spanish 3: one season, one painting: otoño
An intermediate Spanish workshop using discussion of Goya’s autumn painting to develop art-related vocabulary, speaking and listening.
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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
Learners analyse and discuss Francisco de Goya’s La Vendimia o El otoño, using Spanish to describe the painting and express the sensations and emotions it evokes. The workshop develops vocabulary for discussing art while practising speaking and listening. Teaching is based on spoken interaction, with activities such as pair and group work, role plays and language games, supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources.
What you'll learn
- Analyse and discuss a famous painting using appropriate Spanish vocabulary
- Express sensations and emotions prompted by a painting
- Discuss art in Spanish with greater range and understanding
- Develop Spanish speaking and listening skills
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners around Intermediate (B1), including those studying Spanish 3 lower or upper, or with an equivalent level. Participation centres on spoken interaction, with pair and group activities, role play and games alongside discussion.
Before you go
- Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.
- The course is based on the tutor’s own resources.