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, Complete Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced.

A description of each course level can be found below.

Complete Beginner

This level is suitable for those who have never studied Spanish before.

At the end of this course you will:

• have had an introduction to the language (pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar)
• be confident in exchanging personal information, daily and leisure activities
• have learnt about the culture of the countries where Spanish is spoken

Elementary

Enrol on this course if you:

• have some notion of Spanish and/or have completed a Beginner course in the past.

Or if you
- can count at least up to 100 and know the Spanish alphabet - can understand basic classroom instructions - can give simple information about yourself (age, nationality, likes and dislikes etc) - can ask questions - can have a grasp of grammar rules (present tense, personal pronouns, adjectives etc)

Intermediate Part 1

Enrol on this course if you:

• have completed the Lower Intermediate 1 level with us, have an AS level or equivalent in Spanish.

Or if you can:

• interact in Spanish in common situations with a degree of flexibility
• 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
• talk about the environment
• understand news reports

Upper Intermediate Part 1

Enrol in this course if you:

• have completed the Intermediate level with us, and/or have an A level or equivalent in Spanish.

Or if you can:

• communicate in a number of less predictable situations, including some more abstract topic areas
• navigate comfortably between a wide range of tenses
• express your opinion about current issues and use the subjunctive
• formulate hypothesis
• write with a good level of accuracy
• deliver a speech with reasonably good fluency and without notes

Advanced Part 1

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 Autumn Term will start on 28 September and enrolments will be open for members of the public and staff in due course. To enrol, you should select from the appropriate link below:

University staff

Members of the general public