Course Levels

We teach European Spanish, but some references are made to the other forms of Spanish spoken around the world, especially to Spanish spoken in Latin America.

We offer five levels in Spanish, Post Beginner, Elementary Part 2, Intermediate Part 2, Upper Intermediate Part 2 and Advanced part 2.

A description of each course level can be found below.

Post Beginner

This level is suitable for those who have completed the Complete Beginner course with Foreign Languages and/or can:

• use basic structures and vocabulary to interact with others
• introduce yourself (nationalities, occupation etc.)
• describe a house using demonstrative adjectives and prepositions of place
• talk about your daily routine
• use the verbs llamarse, tener, estar and haber in the present tense

Elementary Part 2

Enrol on this course if you can have some notion of Spanish and/or completed the Elementary level part 1 with Foreign Languages and/or:

• can count at least up to 100 and provide details about yourself (age, nationality, occupation etc.)
• can understand basic classroom instructions
• can talk about your town and your family
• have a grasp of simple grammar rules (present tense, personal pronouns, adjectives etc.)
• can talk about travelling (means of transport)

Intermediate Part 2

Enrol on this course if you have completed the Intermediate Part 1 level with Foreign Languages and/or have an AS level or equivalent in Spanish and are able to interact in Spanish in common social situations with a degree of flexibility

and/or if you can:

• express opinions and engage in conversation on a number of non-abstract topics such as jobs and free time
• understand straightforward written texts on familiar topics such as travel and facts about society
• use and understand the past tenses and recognise Present Subjunctive
• talk about the environment
• understand news reports

Upper Intermediate Part 2

Enrol in this course if you have completed the Intermediate level with Foreign Languages and/or have an A level or equivalent in Spanish, if you can already communicate in a number of less predictable situations including some more abstract topic areas and/or:

• can navigate comfortably between a wide range of tenses and moods
• express your opinion about current issues and use the subjunctive
• can formulate hypothesis
• can write with a good level of accuracy
• can deliver a speech with reasonably good fluency and without notes
• can discuss about various topics that you can research independently

Advanced Part 2

Enrol in this course if you:

• have completed the Upper Intermediate level with us, lived in a Spanish speaking country or are at B2/C1 in the CEFR

Or if you:

• have a very sound knowledge of grammar
• can express yourself reasonably fluently
• can produce extended pieces of writing
• can present an argument convincingly and take part in debates
• can analyse complex texts dealing with any topics
• can understand authentic broadcasts

If you attend this course, you will be able to practise Spanish on a weekly basis by working with complex written materials, including advanced grammar and idioms, often of an abstract nature, and engaging in a variety of speaking and listening activities.

Enrolment

The Spring Term will start on 8 February and enrolments will open for members of the public and staff on 7 December 2020.
To enrol, you should select from the appropriate link below:

University staff

Members of the general public