Spanish

Course Content

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography).
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in the areas of immediate need.

At this stage, learners expand their Spanish skills to manage day-to-day situations more comfortably. You’ll be able to understand common phrases, simple sentences, and frequently used expressions related to personal and family information, shopping, and work. The course focuses on developing fluency through real-life role plays and conversational practice. You’ll learn to describe your surroundings, talk about your routine, and communicate with confidence in familiar contexts. The learning approach is fun, interactive, and designed to help you speak more naturally in everyday life.

Grammar Topics:

Preterite and imperfect tenses, future tense (ir + a + infinitive), direct and indirect object pronouns, reflexive verbs, comparative and superlative forms, demonstrative pronouns, gustar and similar verbs, and more complex sentence structures.

Vocabulary Expansion:

Clothing and fashion, transportation and travel, shopping and commerce, health and medical terms, weather expressions, technology and communication, leisure activities, and expanded vocabulary for describing experiences and surroundings.

Practical Skills:

Making reservations, handling emergencies, understanding signs and notices, reading simple texts and advertisements, participating in basic social conversations, and navigating everyday situations in Spanish-speaking environments.

Course Content

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken.
Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.

The B1 level equips learners with practical skills to understand and communicate effectively in work, study, and travel contexts. You will be able to discuss familiar topics, share personal opinions, and handle most situations likely to arise while traveling in Spanish-speaking regions. The course enhances your ability to produce coherent text, engage in discussions, and understand standard spoken Spanish. Grammar and vocabulary are expanded to support more complex communication, while professional and cultural applications of the language are emphasized for broader usability.

Grammar Topics:

Subjunctive mood (present and imperfect), conditional tense, perfect tenses (present perfect, pluperfect), commands (formal and informal), relative pronouns, passive voice, por vs. para, advanced use of pronouns, and complex sentence structures.

Communication Skills:

Expressing doubt, emotion, and desire; making recommendations and suggestions; describing hypothetical situations; understanding and using idiomatic expressions; formal and informal register; professional communication; and developing fluency in spontaneous conversation.

Cultural Competence:

In-depth exploration of Hispanic cultures, regional variations in Spanish, understanding media and current events, literature introduction, social customs and traditions across Spanish-speaking countries, and developing cultural sensitivity in communication.

Course Content

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

This level brings learners closer to fluency and cultural depth. You’ll learn to discuss complex and abstract topics confidently, including work-related, cultural, and academic subjects. The course focuses on developing advanced speaking, reading, and writing skills, allowing you to interact naturally with native speakers. You’ll explore nuanced language use, idiomatic expressions, and cultural insights that help you sound more authentic and articulate. With emphasis on fluency, structure, and clarity, learners will be able to express opinions, debate ideas, and create detailed, meaningful text across diverse topics.

Advanced Grammar:

Subjunctive in all tenses and complex uses, conditional perfect, future perfect, all forms of commands, advanced use of ser and estar, sequence of tenses, reported speech, literary tenses, stylistic variations, and sophisticated syntactic structures.

Professional & Academic Excellence:

Business Spanish for professional environments, formal presentations and public speaking, academic writing and research, critical analysis and argumentation, understanding regional dialects and variations, advanced vocabulary for specialized fields, and preparation for DELE, SIELE, or other Spanish proficiency certifications.

Cultural Mastery:

Deep understanding of Hispanic literature and arts, contemporary social and political issues across Spanish-speaking regions, analyzing films and media critically, understanding historical and cultural contexts, idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms, and achieving near-native communication abilities in various contexts.

Real-World Application:

Professional networking in Spanish, conducting business meetings, writing formal correspondence, negotiating and problem-solving, understanding legal and technical documents, and functioning effectively in Spanish-speaking work and social environments.