Spanish Course for Oral Communication (ECO)

Spanish for beginners I Develop oral communication skills for travel and conversation.
Placement test required for non-beginners





















Characteristics

  • 5 sequential modules.
  • • 6 weekly 2-hour sessions (total 12 hours).
  • PDF digital materials included (in Moodle).
  • Available schedules: after-noon and evening.
  • Small groups.
  • Highly qualified Spanish-speaking teachers.
  • In-person and online classes.
  • ECO (A1) / DIALOGA (A2)

Methods

  • Experiential-meaningful
  • Thematic modules in sequence.
  • Oral practical approach
  • Participatory task orientation
  • Dynamic
    • VIDEO

Cultural immersion (depending on availability)

  • Reading and Poetry Workshops
  • Coffee-chat
  • “Bohemian evenings”



Extras

  • Highly qualified Spanish-speaking teachers
  • Access to books and movies in Spanish
  • Platform for practice
  • Classes via web to continue your learning
  • Special offers available
  • Free cultural activities

Course periods

Winter 2025:
  • February 3rd to May 8th
  • Holidays: Monday, April 21st
  • March Break: From March 3rd to March 7th



Spring 2024:
  • April 8th to May 17th



Summer 2024:
  • Re-enrollment for spring open courses



Fall 2024:
  • Fall 1: From September 10th to October 18th
  • Fall 2: From October 28th to December 6th

MODULE CONTENTS

Módulo A
    “Yo”

  • Basic formulas for greetings
  • Talking of oneself and of the immediate social environment
  • Describe personal tastes

Módulo B
“Mi gente”

  • Structures to speak of states of mind (emotions)
  • Physical and personality description.
  • Describe leisure activities and personal plans

Módulo C
“Mi ciudad”

  • Express desires, preferences and opinions
  • Locate places; location and positions
  • Give information on means of transportation

Módulo D
“Nuestros viajes”

  • Necessary expressions to expose preferences and to select a trip
  • Make travel preparations (reservations, accommodation and transport)
  • Review weather and accommodation before a trip

Módulo E
“Situaciones de emergencia”

  • A review of expressions to ask help and transmit immediate needs
  • Expressions used in different situation of emergency
  • Vocabulary for: recuperating personal objects and expressing physical discomfort to a doctor


Dialoga in Spanish

Courses for people with a basic knowledge of Spanish (Level A1 or ECO)
Placement test required for non-beginners
Registration open

MODULE CONTENTS

Módulo 1
    “Mi estancia en México”

  • Make recommendations
  • esign a living space and find a roommate
  • Describe one’s classmates
  • Make invitations and presentations at different levels of formality

Módulo 2
“De fiesta en México”

  • Plan a day in the Mexican city
  • Prepare food for a party

Módulo 3
“A jugar BASTA y a contar historias”

  • Talk about activities of interest
  • Find solutions for some problems

Módulo 4
“Cuentos y recuerdos”

  • Talk about history
  • Tell real or fabricated anecdotes

Módulo 5
“Imaginemos nuestro futuro”

  • Design and present an advertising campaign
  • Talk about the future


If you are interested in our courses or activities, please contact us