Class activities include interactive exercises and role-playing. Principles of grammar and syntax are introduced as students become more comfortable with the spoken language. Students expand their vocabulary and knowledge of Spanish and Latin American culture in a classroom setting that emphasizes communication skills. This is an accelerated course for beginners. Students acquire basic speaking, reading, and writing skills while learning about Hispanic cultures.
Emphasis is on developing communication skills.
An excellent first course for those who want to progress rapidly in learning Spanish. This intermediate-level course is designed for students with a basic knowledge of Spanish who want to refresh their ability to understand and speak. Principles of grammar and syntax are reviewed in the context of the everyday use of the language. This intermediate course assumes familiarity with the basic grammatical structures of the Spanish language. It begins with a review and moves on to more complex grammatical forms, such as the subjunctive and conditional tenses and relative pronouns.