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This short course offers you a chance to experience the Spanish language and the culture of Spain and Latin America in a relaxed and supportive setting. You will watch a film in Spanish and take part in an intermediate-level language session with others who are also keen to learn more Spanish, providing you with a fun preview of what it’s like to learn Spanish in a group setting at City Lit.
What will we cover?
We will be watching El laberinto del fauno (Guillermo del Toro / 2006), a Spanish dark fantasy film that takes place in 1944 and tells the story of Ofelia, a little girl whose mother is about to marry a Francoist captain and who during that time interacts alternatively with the real world and the mythical world. Watch the trailer here.
After the film you will take part in a Spanish Taster for intermediate students covering greetings, personal information, and activities on Spanish-speaking culture.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Greet people
Talk about yourself
Gain an insight into the Spanish language and the culture of Spain and Latin America
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The film will be shown with English subtitles and introduced in English by one of our Spanish tutors.
The taster class is for intermediate students, so you should have learned Spanish for about 3 years recently.
Please note this event is not intended for advanced students. For other film events please check our website.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The film will be introduced by one of our Spanish tutors who will provide some cultural background as well as highlight any relevant aspects of the film.
The language taster class will focus on 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. No preparation is required.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Progression guides will be available on the day of the event. If in doubt, please contact languages@citylit.ac.uk
Pilar Villanueva-Martinez is a Ph.D. Candidate in Latin American Cultural Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. With over eight years of experience in education, Pilar has become a specialist in teaching courses on Latin American cultures, history, social movements, music, and literature. In addition, she has taught Spanish courses catering to beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners at esteemed institutions like Bucknell University and the University of Texas at Austin. Moreover, she has extended her expertise to various community-engaged organizations, including the Biblioteca del Bicentenario and Casa Cultural el Chontaduro in Colombia. She is also the founder and editor of the Latin American magazine Zánganos, dedicated to disseminating arts, cultures, and activism from the region.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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You will watch a film in Spanish and take part in an intermediate-level language session with others who are also keen to learn more Spanish, providing you with a fun preview of what it’s like to learn Spanish in a group setting at City Lit. </p><p>By enrolling on this course, you will have registered on both the Spanish film and the Spanish taster session. The start times are as follows: </p><p><strong>Film in Spanish: 10:30-12:45</strong> <strong><em>(please arrive at least 10 minutes before the film starts to allow enough time for registration). </em></strong></p><p><strong>Spanish taster: 13.30-15.00 pm </strong></p><p>Thinking of learning Spanish but not yet sure you want to sign up to a full course? The Spanish Film and Taster Day is a fun way to Immerse yourself in the Spanish language by watching a film and experiencing our Spanish intermediate classes surrounded by other students keen on learning more about Spain and Latin America in a lively and stimulating environment.</p><p>We will be watching <strong>El laberinto del fauno</strong> (Guillermo del Toro / 2006), a Spanish dark fantasy film that takes place in 1944 and tells the story of Ofelia, a little girl whose mother is about to marry a Francoist captain and who during that time interacts alternatively with the real world and the mythical world. Watch the trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4agrv1K8Ps4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>After the film you will take part in a Spanish Taster for intermediate students covering greetings, personal information, and activities on Spanish-speaking culture. </p><ul><li>Greet people </li><li>Talk about yourself</li><li>Gain an insight into the Spanish language and the culture of Spain and Latin America</li></ul><p> </p><p>The film will be shown with English subtitles and introduced in English by one of our Spanish tutors. </p><p>The taster class is for intermediate students, so you should have learned Spanish for about 3 years recently. </p><p>If you are unsure about your level, please contact <a href="mailto:languages@citylit.ac.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">languages@citylit.ac.uk</a> </p><p>Please note this event is not intended for advanced students. For other film events please check our website. </p><p>The film will be introduced by one of our Spanish tutors who will provide some cultural background as well as highlight any relevant aspects of the film. </p><p>The language taster class will focus on 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. No preparation is required. </p><p>There are no additional costs. </p><p>Progression guides will be available on the day of the event. 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The Spanish Film and Taster Day is a fun way to Immerse yourself in the Spanish language by watching a film and experiencing our Spanish intermediate classes surrounded by other students keen on learning more about Spain and Latin America in a lively and stimulating environment.</p>0000-Available|2026-03-14 00:00:00<p>This short course offers you a chance to experience the Spanish language and the culture of Spain and Latin America in a relaxed and supportive setting. You will watch a film in Spanish and take part in an intermediate-level language session with others who are also keen to learn more Spanish, providing you with a fun preview of what it’s like to learn Spanish in a group setting at City Lit. </p><p>By enrolling on this course, you will have registered on both the Spanish film and the Spanish taster session. The start times are as follows: </p><p><strong>Film in Spanish: 10:30-12:45</strong> <strong><em>(please arrive at least 10 minutes before the film starts to allow enough time for registration). </em></strong></p><p><strong>Spanish taster: 13.30-15.00 pm </strong></p><p>Thinking of learning Spanish but not yet sure you want to sign up to a full course? The Spanish Film and Taster Day is a fun way to Immerse yourself in the Spanish language by watching a film and experiencing our Spanish intermediate classes surrounded by other students keen on learning more about Spain and Latin America in a lively and stimulating environment.</p><p>We will be watching <strong>El laberinto del fauno</strong> (Guillermo del Toro / 2006), a Spanish dark fantasy film that takes place in 1944 and tells the story of Ofelia, a little girl whose mother is about to marry a Francoist captain and who during that time interacts alternatively with the real world and the mythical world. Watch the trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4agrv1K8Ps4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>After the film you will take part in a Spanish Taster for intermediate students covering greetings, personal information, and activities on Spanish-speaking culture. </p><ul><li>Greet people </li><li>Talk about yourself</li><li>Gain an insight into the Spanish language and the culture of Spain and Latin America</li></ul><p> </p><p>The film will be shown with English subtitles and introduced in English by one of our Spanish tutors. </p><p>The taster class is for intermediate students, so you should have learned Spanish for about 3 years recently. </p><p>If you are unsure about your level, please contact <a href="mailto:languages@citylit.ac.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">languages@citylit.ac.uk</a> </p><p>Please note this event is not intended for advanced students. For other film events please check our website. </p><p>The film will be introduced by one of our Spanish tutors who will provide some cultural background as well as highlight any relevant aspects of the film. </p><p>The language taster class will focus on 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. No preparation is required. </p><p>There are no additional costs. </p><p>Progression guides will be available on the day of the event. If in doubt, please contact <a href="http://languages@citylit.ac.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">languages@citylit.ac.uk </a></p>EuropeanSpanishconfigurable
