Spanish for intermediate level

This is a summary of the objectives for level B1. A comprehensive list can be found in the Common European Framework of Reference. The objectives describe what a participant should be able to do in the language at the end of a level B1 course.

Sociolinguistic Appropriateness

To be able to perform and respond to a wide range of language functions, using their most common exponents in a neutral register.

Listening Comprehension (LC)

To be able to understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.

Reading Comprehension (RC)

To be able to read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
To be able to find and understand relevant information in everyday material, such as letters, brochures and short official document.
To be able to recognise significant points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects.

Spoken Interaction (SI)

To be able to exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling.

Spoken Production (SP)

To be able to reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points.
To be able to give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
To be able to relate details of unpredictable occurrences, e.g., an accident.
To be able to briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
To be able to give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within his/her field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable precision.
To be able to take follow up questions, but may have to ask for repetition if the speech was rapid.
To be able to initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest

Written Interaction (WI)

To be able to write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simple information of immediate relevance, getting across the point he/she feels to be important

Written Production (WP)

To be able to write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.

€270.00

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Course Details

Course Length : 10-week Spanish course for intermediate level
Course Venue : Online course - Zoom
Further Detail : Course available for students at level B1

Spanish for intermediate level

This is a summary of the objectives for level B1. A comprehensive list can be found in the Common European Framework of Reference. The objectives describe what a participant should be able to do in the language at the end of a level B1 course.

Sociolinguistic Appropriateness

To be able to perform and respond to a wide range of language functions, using their most common exponents in a neutral register.

Listening Comprehension (LC)

To be able to understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives.

Reading Comprehension (RC)

To be able to read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field and interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
To be able to find and understand relevant information in everyday material, such as letters, brochures and short official document.
To be able to recognise significant points in straightforward newspaper articles on familiar subjects.

Spoken Interaction (SI)

To be able to exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling.

Spoken Production (SP)

To be able to reasonably fluently sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points.
To be able to give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his field of interest.
To be able to relate details of unpredictable occurrences, e.g., an accident.
To be able to briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
To be able to give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within his/her field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable precision.
To be able to take follow up questions, but may have to ask for repetition if the speech was rapid.
To be able to initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversation on topics that are familiar or of personal interest

Written Interaction (WI)

To be able to write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simple information of immediate relevance, getting across the point he/she feels to be important

Written Production (WP)

To be able to write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.

€270.00

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Description

This is a summary of the objectives for level B1. A comprehensive list can be found in the Common European Framework of Reference. The objectives describe what a participant should be able to do in the language at the end of a level B1 course.

Sociolinguistic Appropriateness
To be able to establish basic social contact by using the simplest everyday polite forms of greetings, farewells, introductions, saying please, thank you, sorry etc.

Listening Comprehension (LC)
To be able to follow speech that is very slow and carefully articulated, with long pauses for him/her to assimilate meaning.

Reading Comprehension (RC)
To be able to understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words and basic phrases and rereading as required.

Spoken Interaction (SI)
To be able to interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on repetition at a slower rate of speech, rephrasing and repair.

Spoken Production (SP)
To be able to produce simple mainly isolated phrases about people and places.

Written Interaction (WI)
To be able to ask for or pass on personal details in written form.

Written Production (WP)
To be able to write simple phrases and sentences about themselves and imaginary people, where they live and what they do.

Maria Angeles started her career as a Spanish teacher in 2006 and since then she has been working with students of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to near native. She has a broad experience with groups (primary schools, languages schools, companies…), one-to-one tuition and on-line lessons. Over the years she prepared students with a high success rate for different language certificates and university entrance examinations. She is an accredited Instituto Cervantes oral examiner since 2010 and joined Languages Unlimited in 2015. She has been teaching in languages schools, a private school, private companies and European organisations. María has a Bachelor´s Degree in Translation and Interpreting and the equivalent of a Master Degree in Linguistics and Foreign Language Learning.

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