This course will enable students to acquire the basic communicative skills to function in situations that require the practical use of the language.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to carry out functions such as the following in Spanish:

  • Engage in social interaction
  • Seek and give basic personal information (name, date of birth, age, address, telephone number )
  • Demonstrate an understanding of simple information in a variety of authentic materials such as posters, advertisements, signs, e.t.c
  • Discuss different professions, courses and areas of specializations
  • Complete simple forms/documents
  • Ask for and give basic instructions and directions
  • Write simple messages, descriptions and dialogues
  • Express feelings, preferences, wishes and opinions
  • Describe daily routine
  • Display a basic awareness of Hispanic culture