Course description

This course is a continuation course from Spanish Beginners A. It is useful for people wishing to learn Spanish for travelling to Spain or Latin America, or for personal interest or development. Beginners A and Beginners B will provide students with an introduction to the language, laying the foundations for further study. This is not an intensive course, but it will require some home study and weekly homework. The class will continue on to the next level if there are sufficient enrolments. The course materials will be provided in class.

What your course will cover

• Talking about your daily routine: empiezo a trabajar a las nueve.
• Asking questions about daily routine: ¿A que hora empiezas a trabajar?
• Time and daily activities: son las 9; salgo del trabajo a las seis; por la noche leo
• Talking about work and jobs: la persona que escribe es un escritor
• Talking about the weather: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy? Hoy hace sol
• Meals of the day: el desayuno
• Ordering breakfast at a bar: Un desayuno continental, por favor
• Describing a house: mi casa tiene dos dormitorios. el comedor es grande
• Say where rooms are in a house: el cuarto de baño está al lado del dormitorio
• Say where/what is a house: el libro está en el salón, encima de la mesa

You will learn the following grammar:

• Present of regular verbs
• Present of irregular verbs: ser, estar, querer, ir, tener, poder, volver, etc.
• Present of reflexive verbs: levantarse, acostarse, casarse etc
• Present of irregular verbs with patterns: e>ie, o>ue and e>i (empiezo, vuelvo, visto)
• Prepositional expressions of place: delante de, detrás de, en, entre etc.
• Demonstrative adjectives: Este libro, esa casa, aquel chico
• Possessive adjectives: Mi libro, nuestra casa, sus hijos

You will learn the following vocabulary:

• Days of the week and times of the day.
• The weather
• Professions & places of work
• Food and meals
• Part of the house and household items.
• Additional vocabulary by reading easy texts

What you can hope to achieve

• Continue your learning from the previous level
• Learn more basic vocabulary and grammar
• Acquire basic reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills
• Learn some aspects of the lifestyle and culture of Spanish-speaking countries

What to bring

• A pen and notebook for work done in class
• A folder for your handouts

Important information

• 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.

Contact details

For General Enquiries contact

• (03) 6165 5564

Or for specific enquiries relating to issues in your area, contact your local centre http://www.libraries.tas.gov.au/locations

Terms and Conditions

Go to: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/policies or contact the adult education team:
http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact