Spanish Level 2

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• respond to and produce a range of simple spoken language within familiar everyday contexts;
• respond to and produce short written texts applying your grammatical and lexical knowledge at a CEFR A2-level (Common European Framework of Reference, waystage level);
• demonstrate the relevant level of intercultural awareness in your handling of routine social interactions in Spanish and in your use of language;
• use a basic range of digital language learning tools to support your production and expand your knowledge.

In this module, you will revise all the basic structures of the language including:

• pronouns, prepositions, ser/estar and impersonal verbs;
• all indicative tenses (present, perfect forms, preterites, reflexives);
• comparative and superlative forms;
• reflexive and object pronouns, their use, position and combination;
• new structures such as the future tense and the imperative will also be introduced.

These linguistic structures will be applied to the following topics:

• leisure activities;
• real-life communication;
• health issues;
• tourism and holidays;
• lifestyle and traditions;
• personalities from Spanish-speaking countries;
• further aspects of the history, geography and culture of relevant countries.

In line with MFL communicative and active learning methodologies, in-class activities cover all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and include: pair work and groupwork (dialogue practice, information gap exercises, discussion and collection of key terms/ideas followed by report to plenum); individual tasks (face to face and online); discovery and formulation of rules; work with texts, audio and video material to develop learning and communicative skills. Homework and coursework tasks give you the tools required to participate in class and the opportunity to revise and consolidate knowledge and skills while developing an awareness of how to use language learning tools independently. This approach not only ensures you engage with a wide range of tasks, but also supports different learning styles.

Your coursework will be marked and returned within two weeks. Rubrics and revision guidance (how-to guides) will be included as needed with each coursework. You will receive detailed feedback alongside suggestions for improvement and an overall percentage showing your provisional grade for that assessment.

• Coursework (15%): Mid-autumn term, integrated skills set of tasks: receptive/ productive skills including writing (c. 120-150 words).
• Examination (15%): In-class test, run on the virtual learning environment (bring your own device). This 1-hour test will take place at the end of autumn term. It will include a grammar/lexicon quiz, a reading comprehension and a writing task (150 words).
• Coursework (20%): Mid-spring term, integrated skills set of tasks: receptive/ productive skills, including listening comprehension from a video/ podcast (3-5 minutes).
• Examination (25%): In-class test, run on the virtual learning environment (bring your own device). This 1-hour test will take place at the end of spring term. It will include a grammar/lexicon quiz, a reading comprehension and a writing task (c. 200 words).
• Practical (25%): Oral exam in the summer term, including graded, open conversation on topics seen in class and describing an image (approx. 15 minutes).

Assessment information for students on a course with a year abroad

• 7.5 ECTS points awarded on successful completion of the module.
• Available to take for credit towards your degree where your department allows. Also available for extra-credit.
• You must be prepared to attend all classes and and undertake approximately 3 hours of private study each week in addition to the assessment.

Coursebook: Aula Internacional Plus 2: Student's book + Exercise book + Mp3 audio download, Jaime Corpas et al. Ed. Difusión, 2020, ISBN: 9788418032202.*

*Please note that purchase of the designated coursebook will be required as this is an essential tool for study and revision and will be used on a daily basis in the class.

Handout materials will be provided in class.

Extra grammar practice, exercises and recommended resources for independent learning will be available on Blackboard.

Further grammar support: Collins Easy Learning Spanish Grammar & Practice, Harper Collins 2016, ISBN: 9780008141646