Spanish 2/3: focus on accents - Madrid

What is the course about?

In this course, you will focus on the "Madrileño" accent. It is a mainstream one but it presents its own challenges, so be ready to sharpen your ear for your next holiday!

What will we cover?

- sounds and rhythms
- 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 Madrid.

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

- have mode confidence in your conversations with people from Madrid.
- be aware of some tricks and tips of how Spanish from Madrid is spoken.
- better recognise speakers who speak in a Madrid accents
- 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 course or 3 lower. 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.