Spanish in English 2, CEFR A2.1 (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student extends their knowledge of the basic structures and vocabulary of the target language. The student deepens their knowledge of the culture and customs of the language area. CERF level: starting level A1 - target level A2 on the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Content (course unit)

Pronunciation review, oral and written communication in everyday situations (e.g. talking about family, the weather, shopping and eating out, past events and writing an email). Key grammatical structures (e.g. be verbs with adjectives, comparative and superlative adjectives, verbs that change vowel, reflexive verbs, the past perfect and hace que construction, gustar/encantar/interesar and doler verbs, possessive pronouns and dative forms of personal pronouns). Language learning strategies.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Spanish in English 1 (V200BJ44), Espanja 1 (V200BJ41) or equivalent (CEFR level A1).

Location and time

Online lessons on Mondays at 16:30-18:00 (weeks 37-42 and 44-49) Exam on 9 December

Exam schedules

Oral task (video) in November/December Written exam on 9 December 1. resit in January 2025 2. resit in January/February 2025

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam on Moodle 9 December (65 points) Oral presentation (video) in November/December (15 points) Before the written exam, you must pass all the Test Your Skills tasks on Moodle.

Assessment scale

1-5

Teaching methods

We use MOODLE in SAMK. Our online meetings are in HILL Webex (9 obligatory and 3 voluntary online lessons) 75% attendance is required during the obligatory (9) online contact lessons.

Learning materials

You can find all the material on Moodle. You don't have to buy any books.

Student workload

5x27 hours (135 hours) Contact lessons help independent work

Content scheduling

First and second period

Completion alternatives

AHOT for SAMK-students. More information from the teacher.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Knowing the basics of a language during work-related trips and with clients is a great start.

International connections

Moodle Quizlet Online diccionaries

Further information

Prerequisites: Spanish 1 (5 ECTS) or equivalent Topics: Family, hobbies, weather, restaurants, shopping, airport and emails, etc. Grammar: ser/ estar with the adjective, irregular verbs, reflexive verbs, present perfect, hace que, verbs gustar/encantar/interesar/doler, object pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, possessive adjectives, comparatives, and superlatives. Course feedback on SAMK Tuudo.