Languages at Leicester
Spanish Advanced Fast Track (Level 5)
You have either reached the full B1 level in the ELP self-assessment grid (equivalent to an A-Level grade A or B) and/or completed the Upper-intermediate (level 4) course.
Key information
Course starting in January 2025
- Course: Saturdays 10.00am - 2.30pm*
Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
Timeline: Starts 25 January - ends 29 March 2025
Lengths: 10 weeks (60 learning hours)
Fees: £300
This course will be taught in a small group. It requires a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 14 students. The course fee includes all tuition, access to Blackboard, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.
Term runs from October to December. The full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are four hours long and take place once a week. *There is a half hour lunch break.
Entry level
You have reached the level B1 or completed the intermediate (level 3) or you have enough knowledge to be on track with the group.You can use the ELP self-assessment grid to judge how competent you are in the language. Alternatively, if you require help to assess you level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.
Course content
- Exchanging and expressing more complex and articulated opinions on a variety of contemporary topics
- Improving fluency and grammatical accuracy
Resources
Aula internacional 4. Difusion Centro de Publicacion y Publicaciones de Idiomas, S.L. (15 Feb 2006). ISBN-10: 8484432343 / ISBN-13: 978-8484432340.
There isn’t a University bookshop however The European Bookshop website holds our book list and offers a 10% discount to all our students.
It is not essential to bring a course book to the first class. The tutor will discuss book requirements in class and advise you of the best places to obtain the book if required. With some languages there is the option for us to order textbooks on behalf of a class
Our approach
This course is taught in Spanish; English is used when necessary or requested by students in particular situations or grammar explanations. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary and grammar structures of the Spanish language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of Spanish language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. Group numbers are limited to 12 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.
Progression
Upon completing the Advanced level (5), you can progress onto the Post-advanced level (6).