Spanish Advanced (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 October 2024

• Course: Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 16 October 2024 - ends 26 March 2025
  Lengths: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £300 (payable in two termly instalments of £150 each) 

This course might be taught in conjunction with the Post-advanced level (6) as a mixability group. The tutor will provide appropriate support to each group and students to support progress and attainment at their respective levels.

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 1 runs from October to December, Term 2 from January to March and Term 3 from April to July. 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. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language.

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Entry level

You have reached the level B1 in full or completed the Upper-intermediate (level 4) / or you have reached the first half of the level B2 or completed the former Advanced level 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

• Exchanging and expressing more complex and articulated opinions on a variety of contemporary topics
• Improving fluency and grammatical accuracy

Resources

Nuevo ELE Actual B2 by Virgilio Borobio (Libro del alumno + CDs)

Publisher: Fundacion Santa Maria-Ediciones SM (19 July 2019) (ISBN-10: 8413180406  ISBN-13: 978-8413180403)

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 16 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.