Intermediate Spanish - Part B

Overview

Intermediate Spanish Part B is designed for individuals who wish to broaden their level of basic skills, with special emphasis on communication. The course is targeted to individuals with basic skills achieved in the Intermediate Spanish Part A program.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, participants will:

• Demonstrate increased understanding of the spoken language
• Participate in simple conversations
• Ask and answer common questions orally related to materials
• Respond to unanticipated questions on familiar topics
• Express present, past, and future time consistently
• Write at the paragraph level using correct sentence structure
• Participate in discussions on issues related to the Hispanic cultures

Format

Intermediate Spanish, Part B is a 30-hour program, typically offered in 15 2-hour sessions that meet twice a week for eight consecutive weeks. An interactive, learner-centered approach is used, with an emphasis on application of skills.

Special Features

• Interactive course delivery
• Extensive practice and feedback throughout each module
• Oral and written skill practice

Benefits

• Participants gain experience in using the language in both written and spoken form.
• Participants expand their vocabulary and language structure skills.
• Participants improve their ability to understand the spoken language.