Spanish 2/3: focus on accents - Andalucía

Course Dates: 12/02/25 - 19/02/25
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Keeley Street
How do you cope with different Spanish accents? Do you find some easier to understand than others? This series of short courses will help you understand the specificities and intricacies of a variety of Spanish and South American accents, so you can spot their speakers more easily and understand them better to keep the conversation going.
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Spanish 2/3: focus on accents - Andalucía
  • Course Code: LS207
  • Dates: 12/02/25 - 19/02/25
  • Time: 15:00 - 17:00
  • Taught: Wed, Daytime
  • Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
  • Location: Keeley Street

Course Code: LS207

Wed, day, 12 Feb - 19 Feb '25

Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)

Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.

What is the course about?

In this course, you will focus on the "Andaluz" accent. It is a famous one, particularly thanks to flamenco music and it presents very specific challenges, so be ready to sharpen your ear for your next flamenco concert or journey to Sevilla!

What will we cover?

- sounds and rhythms, musicality
- Intonation and pronunciation.
- elisions and dipthongues
- specific vocabulary
- a mix of different topics from everyday situations to help you cope better in your interactions with people from Andalucia.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- have mode confidence in your conversations with people from Andalucia.
- be aware of some tricks and tips of how Spanish from Andalucia is spoken.
- better recognise speakers who speak in a Andaluz accent
- have a better-trained ear to understand spoken Spanish more easily as a whole.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is intended for lower intermediate students of Spanish. For City Lit students, that will mean students on a 2 upper or a 3 lower level. You should have studied Spanish for at least 2 years.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

There are no additional costs or texts.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

If you are not already enrolled on one of our mainstream Spanish courses, the tutor will advise you about progression routes.

We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.