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. Special attention is given to improving the student's ability to understand spoken Spanish and converse on a number of topics pertaining to different times and places.
Emphasis is on enhancing communicative skills through sustained conversation in Spanish.
This is a sequel to the accelerated introductory course. Familiarity with basic grammatical structures is assumed. Special attention is given to improving students' ability to understand spoken Spanish and to hold sustained conversations. They learn to communicate in situations such as one might encounter living in a Spanish-speaking country, increasing their ability to participate fully in conversations. Careful attention is also paid to advancing writing skills, and students acquire the ability to write cohesive summaries and narrations in Spanish, using a range of past, present, and future tenses.