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Spanish Advanced 1 - Conversation and Grammar

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Start date: 14th Jan 2025

Time: 09:15 - 11:15

Cost: £138

Day: Tuesday

Duration: 10 weeks

Tutor: Itziar Villameriel

Course code: 25SP146

In this advanced Spanish class, students will typically focus on refining their language skills and deepening their understanding of both the language and culture. 

This course will include some grammar, vocabulary expansion (focussing on idiomatic expressions and understanding colloquial and formal registers).Enrichment of specialized vocabulary in areas such as politics, literature, science, business, and culture.

Role-playing and simulations of real-world situations.

Listening to a variety of authentic materials, such as news broadcasts, podcasts, films, and interviews.

Reading more complex texts, including literary works, newspaper articles etc.

Discussion of regional differences in customs, expressions and language usage.

Cultural understanding:  exploration of important historical figures and events from the Spanish-speaking world.

 And lots and lots of Spanish practice!

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Itziar Villameriel

I am a native Spanish lecturer with over twenty years’ experience teaching across a wide range of settings and levels including undergraduate, AS/A Levels, GCSE and Adult Education, from beginners to proficiency. I have a degree in Tourism and a PGCE in Education from Huddersfield University. In 2020, I completed a double MA in literary translation, and in legal and financial translation from the University of Catalunya in Spain. I have taken part in several research activities and projects with some European Universities such as PEAK “Promoting European Awareness and Key competences". I have also done dubbing projects for Johnsons & Johnsons and “Anna Easy Recipes”.
I am passionate about my job and always strive to make my classes enjoyable and informative – which I think they are!

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