Spanish preparation for DELE B2
Time: 18:15 - 20:15
Location: Online
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another course, you will use a different book.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Course Code: LSY31
- Dates: 08/10/25 - 10/06/26
- Time: 18:15 - 20:15
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 30 sessions (over 36 weeks)
- Location: Online
Course Code: LSY31
Duration: 30 sessions (over 36 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?
To prepare students to the DELE B2. This is a demanding course, which requires a considerable amount of self study.
Course dates:
Term 1 08.10.25 - 10.12.25
Term 2 14.01.26 - 01.04.26
Term 3 22.04.26 - 10.06.26.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone can be used if you don't have a computer but please note the experience may be less optimal.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Based on authentic material such as articles or recordings and topics such as the environment, employment, entertainment. You will also learn and practise complex grammar as well as varied functions used to express opinions, feelings and attitudes.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- analyse newspaper articles or other type of documents (informative or argumentative)
- express opinions using different registers of the language
- express personal views using the appropriate register through formal letters, critical article, contribution to a debate, etc.
- write and master complex grammar, vocabulary, etc.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Spanish 4. You should have studied Spanish for about 5 or 6 years or have an equivalent level of the language.
You should have a good knowledge of grammar as well as good fluency. It is also essential that you have some knowledge of basic grammar terminology (verb, noun, conjugation), as well as a knowledge of more intermediate terminology (prepositions, direct and indirect pronouns, subjunctive, main and subordinate clause).
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level.
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.
Spanish A level outline.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Textbook and exercise book:
Las Claves del Nuevo DELE B2
María Pilar Soria ; María José Martinez ; Daniel Sánchez
ISBN: 9788484436591
A good bilingual dictionary is essential (Oxford or Collins).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any Spanish 4, Spanish 5 or Spanish 4/5 courses in the summer or in September.