I encompasses the alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary building, essential grammatical facts, oral exercises, dialogues, idioms and expressions of the language. You will be asked to give a short oral presentation every session to develop your conversational skills. Idiomatic expressions will be discussed and practiced in class. Pertinent cultural traits will be presented to help you feel more comfortable with the Spanish language. Intensive Spanish for Professionals places emphasis on rapid acquisition of communication skills that will permit students to interact in Spanish with confidence in social and professional settings.
Enrollment is limited.
Learning activities are dynamic, tailored to small-group and individual goals. Cultural aspects, such as customs, etiquette and values of Spanish speakers, are stressed in order to achieve more authentic communication. The textbook, Basic Spanish Grammar, Sixth Edition, is available for purchase at the UTEP Bookstore. Enhance your repertoire and increase your ability to communicate in Spanish. Learn new words and phrases and build comprehension.