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Spanish 4 at a gentle pace: module 1
Advanced Spanish course at a slower pace, combining discussion, grammar revision, cultural topics, and listening and reading practice.
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What Advanced (C1+) Spanish means
At C1+ Spanish, learners can express complex ideas precisely, understand nuance and adapt their language to different contexts.
Qualify an argument
Si bien el argumento resulta convincente en términos generales, pasa por alto varias consecuencias imprevistas.
While the argument is broadly convincing, it overlooks several unintended consequences.
Convey nuance
No me opongo a la propuesta en sí; lo que cuestiono es la forma precipitada de aplicarla.
I do not oppose the proposal itself; what I question is the rushed way it is being implemented.
Adapt your register
Le agradecería que reconsiderara la decisión a la luz de la información adicional adjunta.
I would be grateful if you would reconsider the decision in light of the additional information attached.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops advanced Spanish through discussions about cities, education, leisure, the environment, and Spanish and Latin American cultures. Learners revise indicative and subjunctive tenses, impersonal and passive clauses, and relative phrases while extending their vocabulary for expressing opinions, expectations and ideas. Teaching includes spoken-language listening activities, work with newspaper articles, vocabulary-retention activities and guidance on speaking more effectively in groups and independently. Learning resources are provided through Google Classroom, and homework is highly recommended to consolidate the course work.
What you'll learn
- Describe and ask about a city in detail
- Express preconceived ideas and expectations
- Discuss education and express opinions using a wider range of vocabulary
- Understand complex grammatical structures in Spanish
- Extract specific information from spoken dialogues
- Extract detailed information from newspaper articles
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for Advanced (C1+) Spanish learners and indicates around five years of previous Spanish study. It follows a slower pace than standard courses. Participation includes discussions, group speaking practice, listening activities and independent work, with homework recommended between classes.
- Previous Spanish study is indicated
- The course is non-accredited
Before you go
- Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.
- The course is based on units 5 and 6 of Aula Internacional Plus 4, Edición híbrida: Libro del alumno (ISBN 9788419236098). Continuing students may use this book; others are advised to wait until after the first session before buying it.