Spanish Course for Oral Communication (ECO)

Spanish to learn to speak quickly and at a basic level, for travel or everyday situations, in a relaxed learning environment and pace.
Objective: Achieve basic-level communication (A1 – CEFR)
Progressive modules: ECO A, B, C, D, E.
Placement tests are available for students who do not start with the first module, ECO A.





















Characteristics

  • 1. The goal of the full ECO course is to reach oral level A1.
  • 2. ECO composition:
  • - 5 modules, each with 12 hours of instructor-led classes (course with a total of 60 hours)
  • - Modules: ECO A, B, C, D, and E (60 hours in total)
  • - Plus: 2 hours of individual work per module (review and reinforcement activities)
  • 3. Progressive system.
  • 4. Available 5 times a year (depending on demand).
  • 5. In-person and online.
  • 6. Relaxed and easy-to-follow learning pace
  • Cost: CAD$171

Methods

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

Course periods

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



Spring 2025:
  • April 8th to May 15th
  • Public holidays: Monday, April 21st and May 19th



Summer 2025:
  • From 2nd June to 10th July



Fall 2025:
  • Fall 1: September 2nd to October 9th
  • Fall 2: October 27th to December 4th

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 (course in standby)

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


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