Spanish beginners: module 2
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Location: Online
Based on Units 5-6 Nos vemos Hoy 1; publisher: Campus Difusión, (please see the coursebook section below for the ISBN).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might 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: LS124
- Dates: 14/01/25 - 25/03/25
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Tue, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Roberto Gallego
Course Code: LS124
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course aims to enable students to communicate in a Spanish-speaking country in everyday situations.
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?
Shopping, quantities, prices, ordering in a bar, description of places and towns, asking for information, telling the time, talking about frequency, modes of transport
Culture: Spanish bars, Costa Rica, Sevilla, Bogotá, Colombia.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- buy items in shops
- talk about food
- order in a bar
- describe places, cities and towns
- ask for and tell the time
- ask for information
- say what you can do in your town
- read short simple texts about some Spanish speaking cities and countries.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have completed Spanish beginners module: 1 or have an equivalent knowledge of Spanish.
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.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Textbook: Nos vemos Hoy 1, publisher: Campus Difusión, ISBN 9788419236319 (Hybrid edition - edición hibrida)
Based on Units 5-6.
Please note that you may not use all the activities during your course.
Please note that the hybrid edition includes, among other material, a digital version of the Nos Vemos Hoy 1 exercise book. If you would like to also have a paper copy of the exercise book, please do so, but it is not a requirement.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Any Spanish beginners: module 3 course. Please enrol as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
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.