Spanish Level 1 (Part 2)
An Intermediate (B1) Spanish course developing speaking, listening, reading and writing through simple conversations and written tasks.
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 course extends existing Spanish knowledge across the four language skills. Participants practise taking part in simple conversations, develop listening comprehension, and work with short written messages and other straightforward texts. The course also introduces the use of present, past and future tenses, helping learners recognise how different time frames are expressed in Spanish. Activities cover both understanding and producing spoken and written language.
What you'll learn
- Participate in a simple conversation in Spanish
- Distinguish and use present, past and future tenses
- Write a short message or note
- Read and respond to simple written material
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners who have completed approximately one year of beginner Spanish study and are ready to extend their existing knowledge. The Intermediate (B1) label indicates a developing ability to communicate in familiar situations, while course activities remain focused on simple conversations and texts.
- Previous beginner-level Spanish study is expected
- Suitable for learners developing all four language skills
Before you go
- Learners should bring a small notebook and a pen or pencil.
Where this course runs
South Thames Colleges Group
Adult education at Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth, Tooting and Carshalton
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Selected date
Tue 12 Jan 2027
19:00 – 21:00 • 10 weeks
£220
Merton College, Morden
Spanish team
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