Spanish Upper-intermediate (Level 4)

You have reached the first half of the B1 level in the ELP self-assessment grid (equivalent to an A-Level grade F to C) and/or completed the Intermediate (level 3) course.

Key information

Course resuming in January 2026

• Course: Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm 
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 9 October 2025 - RESUMES 22 January and ends 26 March 2026
  Lengths: 10 weeks (30 learning hours)
  Fees: £150 each

*As part of the Languages at Leicester's 20th Anniversary, University of Leicester's students (undergraduate and postgraduate) are welcome to apply for a Bursary Fund covering 50% of this course fee. For further details, see our dates and fees and Terms & Conditions (Point 13).

These courses require a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 16 students. The course fee includes all tuition, access to online resources, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Term 1 runs from October to December and Term 2 from January to March. A full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. When enrolling you are committing to the full 20 weeks. There is the option to pay for the full course in one payment or two instalments. UoL students can apply for the Bursary Fund. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language.

Alternatively, you can join a Fast Track Upper-intermediate course.

Entry level

You have reached the first half of 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 your level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.

Course content

• Using the range of past structures: understanding and responding to news reports, short written texts in the past and more complex narratives
• Comparing and contrasting professional roles
• Exploring different personality types and stereotypes of different nationalities
• Talking about the future
• Making hypotheses
• Expressing and understanding opinions on a variety of contemporary topics
• Developing fluency and grammatical accuracy

Resources

• Ele Actual B1 by Virgilio Borobio

There isn’t a University bookshop however The European Bookshop website holds our book list and offers a 10% discount to all our students. Languages at Leicester Reading List.

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. Lessons are planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression

Upon completing the Upper-intermediate level (4), you can progress onto the Advanced level (5).

Special Schedule for course on Thursdays 6pm

Week 1 Thursday 9 October 2025
Week 2 Thursday 16 October 2025
Week 3 Thursday 23 October 2025
Week 4 Thursday 30 October 2025
Week 5 Thursday 6 November 2025
Week 6 Thursday 13 November 2025
Week 7 Thursday 20 November 2025
Week 8 Thursday 27 November 2025
Christmas Break
Week 9 Thursday 18 December 2025 or Thursday 8 January 2026
Week 10 Thursday 15 January 2026
Week 11 Thursday 22 January 2026
Week 12 Thursday 29 January 2026
Week 13 Thursday 5 February 2026
Week 14 Thursday 12 February 2026
Week 15 Thursday 19 February 2026
Week 16 Thursday 26 February 2026
Week 17 Thursday 5 March 2026
Week 18 Thursday 12 March 2026
Week 19 Thursday 19 March 2026
Week 20 Thursday 26 March 2026
*Your tutor will discuss and agree with you on the most suitable date.