Spanish 3 conversation
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: LS3123
- Dates: 29/04/24 - 24/06/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 7 sessions (over 9 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Roberto Gallego
Course Code: LS3123
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Duration: 7 sessions (over 9 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course aims to enable students to reinforce and consolidate the ability to communicate in Spanish in everyday situations. Ideal for students who have done 3 or 4 years of Spanish and have studied present and past tenses (B1 level) and are looking to practise more talking and listening skills.
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 if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
We will be revising and consolidating topics related to current affairs, Spanish society and culture, customs.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
You will increase your vocabulary, consolidate grammar and gain fluency when talking through a good variety of communicative activities.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have completed Spanish 3 lower or 3 upper, or have an equivalent knowledge of the language.
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.
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.
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.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The course is based on the tutor’s own resources.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Spanish 3 conversation in September or any Spanish 3 summer course and in September.
Roberto was born and grew up in Madrid. He decided to become a language teacher because he is passionate about his language and culture. He has a Post-graduate Diploma in Teaching Spanish from the University of Barcelona and a Certificate in Advanced Methodology moderated by the University of Cambridge. He is also a DELE examiner and a qualified teacher trainer. As well as teaching at City Lit, Roberto teaches at London universities and Spanish schools. He has been teaching adults at all levels for many years, which he finds motivating as they share their knowledge, experiences and points of view. When he is not teaching, he enjoys reading historical novels, gardening and cooking.
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.
