ESPAÑOL A2.1
Course description
Our Spanish A2.1 course marks the beginning of the pre-intermediate stage in your language journey, representing level 4 of our curriculum. Tailored for learners who have completed the elementary levels, this course builds upon your existing knowledge and introduces you to new challenges and opportunities in your Spanish learning journey.
Whether you’re aiming to strengthen your communication skills, delve deeper into Hispanic culture, or simply continue your language learning, this course offers the perfect platform to transition to the pre-intermediate level.
Through a vibrant mix of interactive lessons and engaging activities, you will continue to expand your grammar knowledge, enrich your vocabulary, refine your pronunciation, and enhance your overall proficiency in Spanish. Guided by our experienced and supportive teachers, you’ll explore more nuanced topics and participate in collaborative learning experiences with your peers, empowering you to progress confidently towards proficiency in the language.
Join us as we embark on the next phase of your Spanish language journey, where new challenges and exciting opportunities await!
Course aims
Building upon your progression from the elementary levels, this A2.1 course is tailored to elevate your proficiency in Spanish communication as you enter the pre-intermediate stage. By the end of the course, you will delve deeper into grammar intricacies, expand your vocabulary to grasp subtler nuances, nurture a deeper understanding of intercultural dynamics, and strengthen your confidence in applying Spanish across a variety of real-life situations.
Learn how to:
- talk about everyday habits;
- express the duration of an action;
- talk about difficulties;
- express preferences;
- talk about difficulties;
- give advice;
- describe feelings;
- talk about past events;
- give a physical description of a person; and
- talk about family relationships and resemblance.
Grammar:
- The present of regular and irregular verbs
- Pronominal verbs
- The verbs costar and sentirse
- Expressing duration (g., desde, desde hace, hasta, durante, etc.)
- The tense
- Time expressing of the past
- Demonstrative pronouns
- The verb llevarse to talk about a relationship
Pronunciation:
- The sound /ɲ/
- Linguistic rhythm
- The pronunciation of the letters b, d and g
Vocabulary:
- Collocations to talk about feelings
- Activities we can do to learn a foreign language
- Talk about achievements
- Movies
- Writing a biography
- Adjectives to describe physical appearance
- Talking about family and relationships
This course offers you:
This course offers you:
- Access to our user-friendly Google Classroom platform, where you can find lesson presentations, class notes, handouts, and other resources that have been crafted and / or collected for you;
- Personalised support from our dedicated teachers during the scheduled class sessions;
- 12 Spanish online lessons designed to enrich your language skills.
This course will run using both Google Classroom and Zoom.
Course requirements
In order to make the most of your language learning journey, you will need:
- The book Aula Internacional Plus 2 – Difusión*, which you can purchase here, or via Amazon;
- Some basic knowledge on how to use Zoom and Google Classroom;
- A computer from which you can take the lesson;
- Reliable Internet service;
- A web camera and a functional microphone connected to your device;
- A positive learning attitude throughout the course, coupled with active participation in all class procedures.
Please note that you will receive the necessary details to connect to Zoom and Google Classroom via email, one day prior to the initial lesson.
* The book is to be purchased before the first lesson as it is required for the course.
Please note that you will receive the necessary details to connect to Zoom via email, one day prior to the initial lesson.
*The book is to be purchased before the first lesson as it is required for the course.
