Intermediate Spanish I

This intermediate course aims at improving the four basic skills, reading, speaking, writing and understanding through a direct exposition to Spanish language and culture. After reviewing basic grammar and vocabulary, you will be steadily exposed to new and more complex grammar and communicative structures so that you will have more opportunities of interacting accurately and expressively with the host community.

The course combines several integrated approaches aimed at developing your skills. Most in-class time, driven by the structure of the textbook and accompanying materials provided by your professor, is devoted to speaking and practicing Spanish through a combination of group-based and individual activities, focusing on grammatical structures, language functions and vocabulary. Lessons also focus on a wide range of contemporary cultural themes through the use varied materials such as newspaper articles, advertising material and short film clips. Onsite activities will require involvement with the local community, which will give you a unique chance to rapidly implement your linguistic development in real-life.