Spanish beginners: module 2

About this course

This course develops Spanish for everyday situations, including shopping for food, discussing quantities and prices, ordering in a bar, expressing likes and dislikes, telling the time, and asking for information. Learners also practise describing towns and cities, discussing transport and frequency, and reading short texts about Spanish-speaking places and countries. Teaching centres on spoken communication, with pair work, group work, role plays and games supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual material. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

What you'll learn

• Handle basic shopping conversations, including discussing food, quantities and prices.
• Order in a bar and express likes and dislikes.
• Ask for and tell the time, and discuss frequency and transport.
• Describe places, cities and towns and explain what can be done in a town.
• Ask for information in everyday situations.
• Read short, simple texts about Spanish-speaking cities and countries.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners progressing through beginner-level Spanish who have completed Spanish Beginners Module 1 or have equivalent knowledge. Participation involves regular spoken interaction in pairs and groups, role play and games, with homework recommended between classes.

• Previous study or equivalent knowledge is expected.
• Learners should be comfortable taking part in spoken and group-based activities.
• Homework is recommended to reinforce class learning.

Before you go

• Course content is based on Units 3 and 5–6 of Nos vemos Hoy 1 Compacto, hybrid edition, ISBN 9788411573467. Learners should wait until after the first class before buying the book.
• Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.