Spanish Language

The teaching methodology seeks to optimise student learning by trying to combine the theoretical teaching
of the syllabus with written and oral practice, simulating contexts as close to reality as possible and
encouraging their participation in class, or their sense of observation and analysis, which gives them the
autonomy to be able to continue learning outside the classroom.

The main aim of Spanish I is to develop basic oral and written communication skills. The aim is for students to
be able to: i) understand, orally and in writing, instructions and explanations relating to everyday and
professional contexts; ii) use basic registers in oral and written communication, distinguishing between formal
and informal contexts, and adjusting to them; iii) request and give information; iv) argue and justify in simple
contexts; v) be familiar with Spanish pronunciation and use a phonetic register that does not hinder
comprehension; vi) know basic vocabulary for everyday and professional life; vii) know customs and
translations of Spanish culture.
At the same time, the aim is to: i) encourage oral participation in Spanish in the classroom; ii) develop students’
autonomy, critical thinking and argumentative skills; and, finally, iii) provide them with strategies to facilitate
their learning, both inside and outside the classroom.

Topic 0: How do you spell it? How is it pronounced?
Spelling and phonetics: The alphabet and its pronunciation.
Topic 1: Getting to know yourself. First impressions
Greeting and saying goodbye
Introducing yourself and others
Formal and informal greetings: social conventions
Talking about and asking for personal information
Topic 2. Descriptions
Physical and psychological descriptions
Expressing agreement and consent
Dress codes in the workplace.
Topic 3. My people
Personal relationships: family, work colleagues and friends
Expressing tastes and preferences
Topic 4. Routines and diaries
Days of the week, months of the year, seasons and times
Advers and expressions of frequency
Say when something happens and link to actions temporally
Business diary activities.
Telephone calls.
Topic 5: The office
Describing the space/workplace
Locating people and objects in the space
The office and its furniture
Directions
Topic 6 Orders
Correspondence
Office supplies

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