Spanish 3/4: focus on accents - Andalucía

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 forupper intermediate/advanced students of Spanish. For City Lit students, that will mean students on a 3 upper or a level 4. You should have studied Spanish for at least 4 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.