Introductory course in Spanish as a foreign language. Level A1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It aims to develop basic language and communication skills. 

Goals:

By the end of the term students should be able to:

• Understand and use everyday expressions and simple sentences.
• Introduce themselves and provide basic personal information.
• Tell the date and what time it is
• Take part in simple short conversations.
• Understand short, simple texts and announcements.
• Describe themselves, their family, their daily life, their home, what they do in their spare time, and their town.
• Write short emails and messages.
• Become familiar with cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world.

1. GRAMÁTICA BÁSICA DEL ESTUDIANTE DE ESPAÑOL: A1-B2. Published by Difusión

2. AULA INTERNACIONAL PLUS 1. Level A1. Published by Difusión

Methods:

• Communicative approach: pupils use Spanish in simple, everyday communicative situations
• Short videos, audio material, songs
• Collaborative learning: working in pairs or small groups
• Intercultural approach: familiarisation with the geography and demography of the Spanish-speaking world (countries, native speakers). The languages that are spoken in Spain. Customs of the Spanish-speaking world (e.g. how introductions are made)
  
  

Use of Information and Communication Technologies
PowerPoint presentations, videos, music and audio files

Written exam at the end of the term