spanish crash course 2016 - Centro de Estudios Superiores Afuera

spanish crash course 2016 - Centro de Estudios Superiores Afuera

SPANISH CRASH COURSE 2016
Centro de Estudios Superiores Afuera
Plaza de Santa Ana, 13 -28012 Madrid
Tfno.: +34914295151 – [email protected] - www.centroafuera.es
SPANISH CRASH COURSE 2016
Main goals
The course has been designed for students with little knowledge of
Spanish.
This course will provide you with the main skills to survive during
their first weeks in Madrid.
After this crash course students will be able to understand and
express themselves in different situations which are important when you first arrive in a
foreign city.
Speaking Skills
Specific lessons have been planned for students who need to know the steps to feel
confident in Madrid. Role plays will be carried out to prove themselves able to face the day
to day life in a foreign country.
Situations:
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At the supermarket
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In the street
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At the hospital
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At the bank …
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Interviews and role plays
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Students will play an active role in classes
Listening
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Learning by listening to music in Spanish as part of our interests
and hobbies.
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Spanish in the street: understanding the language
Reading and writing
 Cultural content and Spanish traditions are included in all activities
Centro de Estudios Superiores Afuera
Plaza de Santa Ana, 13 -28012 Madrid
Tfno.: +34914295151 – [email protected] - www.centroafuera.es
SPANISH CRASH COURSE 2016
Activities
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Where can I do my shopping?
Typical supermarket description such as Caprabo, Dia, Aldi, El
Corte Inglés , most of them are opened every day.
What shall I do If I am ill?
List of different types of accommodation
List of restaurants and places to go in our free time
 List of banks
 Map of embassies
 An alternative to the supermarkets: The traditional markets
 MAP OF MADRID
 THE MOST IMPORTANT SENTENCES FOR THE FIRST DAYS
 TALKING ABOUT SPAIN
 SPORTS, SPANISH CULTURE, FLAMENCO, MUSIC AND CINEMA
GrammarSkills
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Nouns
Pronouns
Adjectives (Gender and number)
Interrogative pronuns (¿Cómo? ¿Dónde? ¿Cuál? ¿Cuáles? ¿Qué? ¿Cuántos?)
Definite and indefinite articles.
Gender and number of nouns.
Present tense of regular verbs: ar/er/ir
Present tense of irregular verbs: tener, hacer, estar, saber, conocer, dormir,
vestirse, despertarse, acostarse...
Ser + adjectives to describe physical appearance and personality
Difference between “Ser and estar”
Quantity adverbs: muy, bastante, un poco
Indirect pronuns: me, te,le, nos, os les.
Prepositions and prepositional phrases referring to places: en, entre, en el centro
(de), alrededor (de), al final (de), delante (de), detrás (de), encima (de)...
Reflexive verbs: lavarse, levantarse, ducharse, bañarse...
Frequency adverbs: siempre, a veces, nunca, todos los días, normalmente...
Length of the course: 40 HOURS
Centro de Estudios Superiores Afuera
Plaza de Santa Ana, 13 -28012 Madrid
Tfno.: +34914295151 – [email protected] - www.centroafuera.es