Course Description
This course is a continuation course from Beginners B. Spanish Beginners Continuation is a 4 term course that will be delivered in 4 terms of study during 2021, provided there are enough enrolments. The course is suitable for students who want to travel to Spain or Latin America or who are interested in learning Spanish for personal interest or development. New students wishing to enrol in this course should have done 20-25 hours of Spanish when enrolling in February 2021. Later in the year they can contact the tutor. The course focusses on being able to communicate in everyday situations. This is not an intensive course, but it will require some study and doing weekly homework. The class will continue on to the next level if there are sufficient enrolments. The course follows a text book as a guideline and it is advisable for continuing students to buy it (see details below). Other course materials will be provided in class.
What this course will cover
- Ordering food in a restaurant: de primero quiero una ensalada mixta.
- Talking about your likes/dislikes: ¿Te gusta comer fuera de casa? Sí, me gusta mucho
- Free time & hobbies: me gusta ir a la playa, pero no me gusta ver la televisión
- Understanding a cooking recipe: pela los plátanos y córtalos en rodajas
- Using public transport: Perdone ¿Cómo se va al aeropuerto desde aquí?
- Giving & understanding instructions: En Buenos Aires trabajamos hasta las seis
- Asking a favour: ¿Puedes cerrar la ventana por favor?
- Describing the area where we live: mi casa está en el centro en una plaza muy bonita
- Talking on the phone: Hola ¿está Andrés?
- Asking to go out: ¿Vamos el cine esta tarde?
- Accepting/rejecting: ¡Estupendo! Lo siento, no puedo tengo mucho trabajo
- Talking about what people are doing: ¿qué estás haciendo? Estoy lavándome el cabello
- Describing a person: es joven, lleva gafas
- Asking for directions: ¿Puede decirme cómo se va al Museo Picasso?
- Saying what you did yesterday: ¿A qué hora te levantaste ayer? Me levanté a las 8
- Saying what you did before: Antes salíamos todos los fines de semana, ahora salimos menos
- Describing the weather: En Australia hace calor en enero, pero en Europa hace frío
- Going shopping: ¿te gusta esta falda? ¿Cómo me queda?
- Making comparisons: Nueva York es más grande que París
- Talking about plans: Este Verano voy a trabajar en un hotel
- Saying what’s wrong with you: me duele mucho la cabeza
You will learn the following grammar:
- Revision and practice of verbs studied so far.
- Verb gustar to express likes and dislikes: a María le gusta mucho nadar
- Revision of ser and estar: es un barrio tranquilo, está en las afueras …
- Regular imperatives to give instructions, commands etc.: corta las patatas
- Common irregular imperatives: ven aquí, pon la mesa, no venga mañana etc.
- The present continuous (estar + gerund): estoy cantando, estamos bebiendo vino
- Present continuous of reflexive verbs: me estoy lavando el pelo/estoy lavándome el pelo
- Uses of ser, estar, tener, llevar in personal descriptions: es un chico generoso, es alto …
- The simple past (el pretérito indefinido): ayer empecé a trabajar a las 9 y terminé a las 5
- The imperfect tense: antes salía con mis amigos
You will learn the following vocabulary:
- Foods and drinks
- Leisure activities and hobbies
- The city and public transport
- Vocabulary related to daily activities, leisure activities and hobbies
- Descriptions of character and physical characteristics
- The city and directions
- The weather, the months, and seasons
- Colours & clothes
- Parts of the body
What you can hope to acheive
- Continue your learning from the previous level
- Practicing everyday language in everyday situations with dialogues and role plays.
- Acquire basic reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills
- Use of audio-visual resources as required
- Learn about the lifestyle and diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries
What to bring
- A pen and notebook for work done in class
- A folder for your handouts
- Textbook: Nuevo Español en Marcha 1 : Student Book + CD : Level A1 – ISBN13:9788497783736 (recommended)
- Exercise book: Nuevo Español en Marcha 1: Exercises Book + CD : Level A1 – ISBN13:9788497783743 (optional)
Most language classes fill up quickly. However, your class could be cancelled if not enough people enrol. If you are concerned about buying a book that may be of no use to you then please check the viability of your class with adult education before purchasing your text.
Please note that children must not attend this class unless it is a specified parent/child activity.
Disability and special needs
Libraries Tasmania is committed to achieving open, equitable access and participation to a range of adult education programs and courses. If you have a disability or medical condition which you think may impact on your ability to participate in an adult education course, please complete the Special Needs Form available at: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/enrolling, or contact the adult education team: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact. This will help us to make the necessary adjustments to maximise your enjoyment and experience in your chosen course. All enquiries are confidential.
Please note that carers supporting learners with disabilities can attend our classes free of charge. For more information, please contact adult education team: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact.
Refund policy
Cancellations and Refunds
Please choose your course carefully. A full refund is payable in the event that a class is cancelled. No other refunds are considered except for extenuating circumstances which are supported by a written application.
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