Spanish language course program А1-С1
Spanish language course program А1-С1
| A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | |
| Course Price | 690 | 1280 | 1530 | 1720 | 1960 |
| Scope | 120 academic hours, including 80 academic hours of classroom and practical work and 40 hours of self-directed work | 180 academic hours, including 120 academic hours of classroom and practical work and 60 hours of self-directed work | 200 academic hours, including 120 academic hours of classroom and practical work and 80 hours of self-directed work | 260 academic hours, including 140 academic hours of classroom and practical work and 120 hours of self-directed work | 220 academic hours, including 160 academic hours of classroom and practical work and 60 hours of self-directed work |
| Study Group | Languages | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Russian | ||||
| Group | in a group of 10 people | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Self-paced work | ||
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А1 |
The course employs methods that enable learners to acquire the necessary knowledge and develop communication skills in the foreign language. |
Assignment based on the course materials. Questionnaire. Retelling. Repetition of key phrases and written exercises. Listening to audio and video materials. Listening to texts and retelling them. |
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А2 |
Discussion, Pair Work, Role Play, Explain, Compare, Translate, Dialogues, Listening, Brainstorming, Mind Mapping, Illustration, Conversation, Worksheets, Q&A, Group Work, Individual Work, Fill in the Blanks, Word Search, Vocabulary Work, Description |
Description of yourself (verbally and in writing). Reading and translating texts. Description of the event. A recipe for my favorite dish. Speaking of my plans for the future. Description of the person. Achievement submission. Family tree. Writing a review of a book/movie. Telephone conversation. Writing a postcard. My Dreams and Wishes. |
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B1 |
Discussion, Pair Work, Role Play, Explain, Compare, Translate, Fill in the Blanks, Dialogues, Listening, Brainstorming, Mind Mapping, Illustration, Conversation, Worksheets, Q&A, Group Work, Individual Work, Word Search, Vocabulary Work, Description. |
Exercises to consolidate new grammar material, exercises to consolidate new lexical material, write an email to a friend, read and listen to texts, fill out a crossword puzzle, present your own profession, make a diagram, conduct a mini-research and write a text, prepare a story, write a reasoning essay, write a recipe, write a discursive essay, write a review |
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B2 |
Board game, reading passages of text with subsequent exchange of information, work in pairs/mini-groups, mini-survey (in a group), monologue (description), dialogue/role-play, introduction of phrases through listening, retelling (in pairs), reading and discussing the text, viewing and discussing reactions to a documentary video, etc. |
Plan and write a bio, write an informal email, write a narrative, write an opinion essay, write a complaint letter to the airline/hotel, write an invitation, write an essay pros and cons, introduce your favorite online store, create a viral advertisement, write about the perfect place to live, write a recipe for a traditional drink/dish, online research and review on the topic of charity, write instructions, write different types of message, write review of the event, write a cover letter, write a report. |
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C1 |
Assignments based on the course materials. Study of grammar topics essential for holding discussions and debates. Discussions and debates on various topics. Discussion of news. Composition of advanced oral and written stories and texts. |
Assignments based on the course materials. Listening to texts. Detailed description of favorite paintings and architectural landmarks. Detailed retelling of news about events. Writing essays on arbitrarily chosen topics. |
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General information. Spanish language course program А1-С1
Total amount of training: A1- 120 academic hours, of which 80academic hours are classroom and practical works and 40 hours of homework A2- 180 academic hours, of which 120 academic hours are classroom and practical works and 60 hours of homework B1- 200 academic hours, of which 120 academic hours are classroom and practical works and 80 hours of homework B2- 260 academic hours, of which 140 academic hours are classroom and practical works and 120 hours of homework C1- 220 academic hours, of which 160 academic hours are classroom and practical works and 60 hours of homework
Study group (ISCED): Languages
Language: Russian, English
Course group: up to 10 people
Teaching methodology
The training consists of lectures that are held online in ZOOM. For the demonstration of the practical work are used video materials.
Description of the learning environment
Training is conducted online via ZOOM.
Conditions of graduation
The course is considered as completed, after the student has passed all the subjects prescribed in the curriculum, in the amount provided by the curriculum. The exam is conducted in the form of an examination test according to the course program. The exam is counted as passed if the student has completed at least 60% of all tasks of the test. At the end of the course, the student receives a certificate of completion or certificate of attendance of the course.
Documents the student receives
A certificate of completion of the course is issued if the student has attended at least 70% of the classes, completed at least 70% of the homework and independent work and/or passed the course exam. If a student attended less than 70% of classes, completed less than 70% of homework and/or did not pass the course exam, then upon completion of the course he will be issued a certificate of attendance of the course.
The certificate of completion of the course contains the student’s personal data and school data, learning outcomes (knowledge and practical skills that the student has acquired as a result of the training), the scope of the curriculum, the period of study, a list of teachers.
The certificate of attendance of the course contains the student’s personal data, school data, the number of academic hours of study attended by the student, the period of study, a list of teachers.
Both certificates are issued in English.
Educational materials
Each student receives learning materials in PDF Format. The student receives the learning materials after paying for the tuition and crediting the payment to the current account of the education centre. After receiving the payment, the education centre provides the student with access to the personal account. The student’s learning materials are located in the personal account. Video materials are sent in the appropriate video format. The cost of training materials is included in the course price.
Levels of proficiency
The description of the levels of proficiency in a foreign language is based on the Document of the Council of Europe named “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment”.
A Basic User
A1 Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 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, employment). 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 areas of immediate need.
B Independent User
B1 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 whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2 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.
C Proficient User
C1 Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.
Learning Objective
Training Category | Learning Objective
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Spanish Language Course Category A1 | To provide beginners with the basic and most essential knowledge of the language needed for everyday communication |
Spanish Language Course Category A2 | In the Spanish A2 course, the student will learn to communicate in simple language using simple basic expressions, words and phrases. The student will receive preparation for the A2 exam
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Spanish Language Course Category B1 | At the end of the course, the student speaks the language quite well, expresses his thoughts on everyday topics and formulates various needs. A student who has completed the Category B1 training will be ready to take the Spanish Language Exam for Category B1 |
Spanish Language Course Category B2 | At the end of the course, the student can speak the language quite well, clearly describe what is needed without searching for words, express his opinion and give reasons. Uses complex sentences and conjunctions. Can communicate quite fluently and spontaneously with native speakers. The course will prepare the student for the Spanish exam for Category B2 |
Spanish Language Course Category С1 | C1 level courses are aimed at achieving fluency in the language, enabling learners to understand complex texts, participate in discussions on any topic, and express their thoughts freely and clearly. |
Learning Objective
Training Category | Learning Objective |
Spanish Language Course Category A1 | A1 courses are designed for learners starting to learn the language from scratch. |
Spanish Language Course Category A2 | In the Spanish A2 course, the student will learn to communicate in simple language using simple basic expressions, words and phrases. The student will receive preparation for the A2 exam
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Spanish Language Course Category B1 | At the end of the course, the student speaks the language quite well, expresses his thoughts on everyday topics and formulates various needs. A student who has completed the Category B1 training will be ready to take the Spanish Language Exam for Category B1 |
Spanish Language Course Category B2 | At the end of the course, the student can speak the language quite well, clearly describe what is needed without searching for words, express his opinion and give reasons. Uses complex sentences and conjunctions. Can communicate quite fluently and spontaneously with native speakers. The course will prepare the student for the Spanish exam for Category B2 |
Spanish Language Course Category С1 | The course is intended for learners with a B2 level who wish to advance their level of language proficiency to the point of fluency. |
Learning Outcomes
Training Category | Learning Outcomes |
Spanish Language Course Category A1 | By the end of the course, learners will be able to use and understand the most common phrases in everyday communication in the most frequently recurring situations. |
Spanish Language Course Category A2 | A student who has completed an A2 Spanish language course has the following knowledge: Understands individual sentences and popular expressions related to the main areas of life (information about oneself and family, shopping, employment, etc.). |
Spanish Language Course Category B1 | A student who has completed a B1 Spanish language course has the following knowledge: – understands the main meaning of clear messages made in literary language on various topics, describing typical situations at work, study, leisure, etc.; |
Spanish Language Course Category B2 | At the end of the B2 Spanish course, the student has the following knowledge: – understands the general content of complex texts on abstract and specific topics, including specialized texts; |
Spanish Language Course Category С1 | By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Use the language fluently in everyday communication. Understand and communicate effectively with native speakers. Write and speak spontaneously on various topics. Understand the subtleties and latent meanings in conversations. |
Themes | ||
А1-A2 | B1-B2 | |
1. Introduction: Getting to know you. Telling about yourself, providing personal information 2. Daily life, daily routine. Anything that makes you happy! 3. What’s in the news? World Events. Everything that happens around us 4. Eat, drink and have fun! Healthy Eating 5. Looking ahead. My plans for the future 6. How I see it. Descriptions of people. Appearance, character 7. Human Achievements, Events, Memorable Dates, Life Story 8. Family and family relationships. What to wear. Girls & Boys 9 Movies and books. Your Stories 10. Our interactive world. Technology, phones, internet 11. Life as it is. Life is what you create it! 12. Weather forecast. Earth. Wonders of Our Universe
| 1. Personal information 2. Home, family, immediate environment 3. Everyday life 4. Free time and hobbies 5. Travel 6. Communication with other people 7. Health and hygiene 8. Shopping 9. Food and drinks 10. Services 11. Memorable places 12. Language 13. Education 14. Weather | |
Speaking, reading and writing skills acquired as a result of the training | ||
A1 | Speaking At the end of training for category A1, the student is able to talk about himself or his companion, knows standard phrases (greeting, farewell, gratitude, apology), is able to explain himself to the interlocutor, express his misunderstanding, ask for something, agree with something. He is able to describe a person, an event, an object in a short way, using individual phrases. Reading Reads and understands simple, short texts and phrases. Writing Is able to compose a simple text using a dictionary. | |
А2 | Speaking A story about everyday life, one’s education and work using appropriate terms. Discussion of travel, environmental issues, prejudices and stereotypes. Reading Comprehension of simple, short texts that contain frequently used and international words. | |
Writing The main types of documents such as resume, motivation letter and business e-mail are introduced. | |
B1 | Can understand most of the situations that he will encounter while traveling in a French-speaking country, can clearly and understandably express himself in French on basic everyday topics. Can talk about an event, experience or dream, describe a goal or briefly explain the causes of a phenomenon. Topics to study can be very diverse. |
B2 | The user should be able to hold a conversation in his specialty, be able to communicate spontaneously and naturally, be able to argue his point of view, as well as present the positive and negative qualities of phenomena. |
Grammar | |
A1 | Alphabet, pronunciation, numbers, interrogative pronouns. Noun, adjective, articles. Verbs in the present tense, prepositions, interrogative pronouns. Reflexive verbs. Possessive adjectives, verbs like “gustar”, prepositions, demonstrative pronouns. Indefinite adjectives. Ser or estar. Modal verbs. |
А2 | Pretérito Imperfecto (Past Incomplete Tense). Difference between the Pretérito Indefinido and Imperfecto tenses. Future Unfinished Tense (Futuro de Indicativo). Structure of Si + Presente + Futuro. Regular and irregular verbs. Use of verbs SER and ESTAR. Regular and irregular verbs. Modal verbs: poder, deber, tener que. Verb ESTAR + Gerund. Direct and indirect speech. Use of pronouns. Imperative mood for pronouns YOU and YOU. |
B1 | Presente de subjuntivo. Use of conditional simple tense (Condicional). Use of prepositions POR and PARA. Indefinite pronouns and adjectives. El Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto Indicativo. Oraciones de relativos. Affirmative imperative. imperfecto de subjuntivo. |
B2 | Indirect speech (Estilo indirecto pasado). The negative form of the imperative mood (Imperativo negativo). Use of pronouns. Presente de subjuntivo. Difference between Subjuntivo and Indicativo. Pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo. Pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo. Pretérito pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo. Condicional compuesto. Futuro, futuro perfecto y condicional para formular hipótesis. |
Vocabulary: | |
A2 | The vocabulary is approximately 1100-1600 words. |
B1 | The vocabulary is approximately 1800-2300 words. |
B2 | The vocabulary is approximately 4200-5300 words. |
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