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Spanish 5: actualidad y debate
Advanced Spanish (C1+) course developing fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and grammar through media-based discussions, debates, role-play and varied reading and audio-visual materials.
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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22 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 10:45 - 12:15 | Short course11 weeks | ÓscarSalgadoSuárez | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 | Book now |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 10:45 - 12:15 | Short course10 weeks | ÓscarSalgadoSuárez | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 |
Tue 12 Jan, 10:45 - 12:15
10 weeks10 weeksTue 10:45£249ÓscarSalgadoSuárezKeeley Street
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 uses news from Spanish-language media as a basis for exploring cultural, social and political topics. Learners take part in discussions, debates and role-play, with topics also shaped by their interests. Reading and audio-visual materials are used in roughly equal measure, alongside work on appropriate grammatical structures. Spoken interaction is central, with pair and group activities supported by presentations, hand-outs and other resources. Homework is recommended to consolidate learning, and course materials are made available through Google Classroom.
What you'll learn
- Discuss current affairs in Spanish and Latin America
- Expand modern vocabulary, idioms and grammatical knowledge through newspaper articles
- Interpret modern literary texts
- Improve comprehension of spoken and recorded Spanish
- Use appropriate grammatical structures in discussion and debate
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for advanced Spanish learners, corresponding to approximately C1+ on the CEFR. It involves substantial spoken interaction, including pair work, group work, debates and role-play. Learners are expected to have studied Spanish for four or five years or to have equivalent knowledge, with a good grasp of grammar and reasonable fluency.
- Previous study or equivalent knowledge of Spanish is required
- Learners should be comfortable taking part in spoken group activities
- Homework is recommended between classes
Before you go
- The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources
- The course is based on the tutor's own resources