The Instituto Cervantes offers 4 beginning level courses: beginning 1, 2, 3 and 4. Each student receives 30 hours of instruction at each level.
In our beginning level courses students will acquire a general knowledge of the basic grammar contents along with a socio-cultural view of the Spanish speaking countries; they will also achieve basic receptive and productive skills both in the oral and in the written language.
Listening: The student will be able to understand oral messages on material needs, physical sensations and personal opinions in a simple, explicit way.
Speaking: The student will be able to produce statements concerning basic needs, physical sensations, opinions and feelings.
Reading : The student will be able to understand the gist of short texts concerning topics the student is familiar with.
Writing: The student will be able to write short notes using simple statements with basic link words.
Beginning 1 - Objectives
Establish a first contact with the Spanish language and the countries in which it is spoken.
Get to know your classmates, ask for personal information, likes, dislikes and hobbies, etc. Organize a group vacation.
Beginning 2 - Objectives
Conduct business/consumer transactions.
Create a guide for healthy living.
Understand and talk about your professional life so far as well as others.
Beginning 3 - Objectives
Conduct conversations in stores where food is sold and in restaurants.
Organize a trip.
Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city.
Beginning 4 - Objectives
Become familiar with different types of businesses.
Learn about making appointments, invitations and giving and understanding directions.
Write a biography and talk about someone´s life.
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