Level 7 Classes: This course is suitable for those who have recently obtained an A-level or attended the UEA Spanish Level 6 course. The aim is to acquire a deeper understanding of the Spanish language, culture and politics, and glancing at the numerous and highly diverse Spanish community around the world. This level corresponds to the B1-B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Modern Languages (CEFR).
Term duration 10 x weekly 2-hour classes, Tuesday evenings, 6:15pm to 8:15pm
Key Language
Express opinions and arguments, assess situations and suggest solutions
Puede que sí, pero, sin querer quitarle importancia, opino que existen problemas más graves - Me parece bien que los niños conozcan otras culturas, así se convertirán en adultos más abiertos
Comprehending the language of current affairs and news
Habría que crear más mecanismos de control de los altos cargos
Expressing orders and indications: the imperative in context
Cuide sus pertenencias - Tened preparados los equipajes, por favor
Delving into the main textual connectors (conjunctions)
No me gusta llevar paraguas, no obstante lo cogeré - Dispuso la mesa antes de que los invitados vinieran
The Imperfect Subjunctive: forms and uses
Si aprendieras idiomas, podrías hablar con tus nuevos vecinos
Me gustaría que me llevarais con vosotros
Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns
Se lo dije y no me hizo caso - Les regaló un libro a cada uno -
Cristina os ha visto esta mañana pero vosotros no la habéis visto a ella
Themes:
We are going to continue exploring specific matters of the social Spanish and Latin America diversity, with a special regard into some of the lesser known cultural and artistic aspects and the challenges that 21st century has brought about in people.
Revision at home is highly recommended in order to consolidate and maintain lesson content. Teaching materials and homework will be given to students to help their learning.
