Spanish Language
Course Details
Instructor
Angela Charlton
Level
Duration
4.5 Hours
Here’s a detailed syllabus for learning Spanish from basic to advanced levels, divided into 2-hour classes. The syllabus is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels: A1 to C2. The total duration spans approximately 575 classes (totaling 1150 hours).
Basic Level (A1 – Beginner)
Total Duration: 80–100 hours
Classes: 40–50 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases.
Week 1–5 (10 Classes): Introduction to Spanish
1.Alphabet, Pronunciation, and Greetings
- Spanish sounds, accents, and letters.
- Basic greetings (Hola, ¿Cómo estás?).
- Introducing yourself and asking basic questions.
2.Numbers and Dates
- Counting (1–100), days of the week, months.
3.Nouns and Articles
- Definite (el, la) and indefinite (un, una) articles.
4.Present Tense of Regular Verbs
- Conjugating -ar, -er, and -ir verbs.
5.Basic Vocabulary
- Family, colors, and professions.
Week 6–10 (10 Classes): Grammar and Sentence Construction
6.Basic Sentence Structure
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Subject-verb-object construction.
7.Verb “ser” (to be) and “tener” (to have)
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Usage in simple sentences.
8.Days, Time, and Weather
- Telling time, discussing the weather.
9.Vocabulary Expansion
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Everyday objects, places, and activities.
10.Introduction to Negation
- Using “no” and “ningún” (no, not any).
Week 11–20 (20 Classes): Conversational Spanish
11.Modal Verbs (poder, querer, necesitar)
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Forming polite requests and expressing needs.
12.Adjective Agreement and Placement
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Describing people and things.
13.Common Questions and Responses
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How to ask and answer questions (¿Qué tal?, ¿Dónde está?).
14.Introduction to Past Tense (Pretérito Perfecto)
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Formation and usage with regular verbs.
15.Simple Conversations
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Role-play in daily situations (shopping, ordering food, asking for directions).
Elementary Level (A2 – Elementary)
Total Duration: 120–150 hours
Classes: 60–75 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple exchange of information.
Week 1–5 (10 Classes): Grammar and Vocabulary Expansion
1.Reflexive Verbs
- Daily routines and activities (me levanto, me ducho).
2.Pretérito Indefinido (Past Simple)
- Conjugating regular and irregular verbs.
3.Dative Pronouns
- Using me, te, le for indirect objects.
4.Vocabulary Expansion
- Food, clothing, and travel.
5.Personal Pronouns and Possessive Adjectives
- My, your, his/her (mi, tu, su).
Week 6–15 (20 Classes): Intermediate Communication
6. Prepositions of Place
- En, a, sobre, debajo de, entre.
7.Present Continuous Tense
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Expressing ongoing actions (estoy comiendo).
8.Pretérito Imperfecto (Past Continuous)
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Describing past habits and actions.
9.Vocabulary
- Hobbies, home, and daily life.
10.Asking for Directions and Suggestions
- Using “¿Dónde está?” and “¿Cómo llego a…?”.
Week 16–25 (20 Classes): Conversational Practice
11.Describing Past Events
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Comparing pretérito imperfecto and pretérito indefinido.
12.Future Tense (Futuro Simple)
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Talking about future plans (ir + a + infinitive).
13.Expressing Preferences and Opinions
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Using “me gusta”, “prefiero”, “creo que”.
14.Shopping, Ordering, and Making Reservations
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Practical dialogues for real-world use.
15. Listening and Comprehension Exercises
- Short audio clips, TV shows, and songs.
Intermediate Level (B1 – Intermediate)
Total Duration: 150–180 hours
Classes: 75–90 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Deal with situations likely to arise while traveling, understanding the main points of clear texts.
Week 1–5 (10 Classes): Advanced Grammar Concepts
1.Subjunctive Mood (Present)
- Expressing wishes, doubts, and emotions (espero que, dudo que).
2.Relative Pronouns (que, quien, cuyo)
- Connecting ideas and clauses.
3.Future Tense (Review)
- Advanced usage of future tense with irregular verbs.
4.Comparatives and Superlatives
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Comparing people and things (más… que, el más… de).
5.Indefinite Pronouns
- Algo, nadie, alguien, todos.
Week 6–15 (20 Classes): Practical Applications
6. Expressing Hypotheses
- Using “si” clauses (if…then).
7.Conditional Mood (Condicional)
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Talking about hypothetical situations (me gustaría, yo iría).
8.Vocabulary for Work, Travel, and Health
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Formal language for business and medical contexts.
9.Listening Practice
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Comprehending intermediate-level conversations, TV shows.
10.Writing Short Essays
- Writing about personal experiences, holidays, and daily routines.
Week 16–30 (20 Classes): Real-Life Conversations
Class: 11–20 - Debating and Argumentation
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Expressing opinions on current topics, defending viewpoints.
Class: 21–30 - Role-plays and Real-life Scenarios
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Situational practice in work, travel, and social settings.
Upper-Intermediate Level (B2 – Upper Intermediate)
Total Duration: 180–220 hours
Classes: 90–110 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Understand the main ideas of complex text, interact with a degree of fluency.
Week 1–5 (10 Classes): Mastering Grammar
1.Subjunctive Mood (Past)
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Expressing uncertainty in the past.
2.Past Perfect (Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto)
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Describing events that happened before other past events.
3.Vocabulary for Complex Topics
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Environment, technology, politics.
4.Indirect Speech (Estilo Indirecto)
- Reporting speech and thoughts.
5.Advanced Verb Conjugations
- Imperfect subjunctive, passive voice.
Week 6–20 (20 Classes): Fluent Conversations
6. Understanding Radio Shows and Movies
- Advanced listening exercises.
7.Writing Advanced Essays
- Opinions on social and cultural issues.
8.Cultural Discussions
- History, art, and literature.
9.Debating Complex Issues
- Expressing sophisticated ideas.
10.Advanced Role-plays
- Business presentations, interviews.
Week 21–30 (20–30 Classes): Comprehensive Practice
Class: 11–20
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Writing academic reports and analyzing texts.
Class: 21–30
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Conversations on abstract and complex topics.
Advanced Level (C1 – Advanced)
Total Duration: 200–250 hours
Classes: 100–125 (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Speak fluently on complex subjects, understand nuances of meaning.
C1 Focus Areas (Classes 1–100):
- Mastering all tenses and moods.
- Expanding specialized vocabulary (science, politics, philosophy).
- Analyzing literary works and academic texts.
- Giving presentations on technical subjects.
- Expressing nuanced opinions on global topics.
Mastery Level (C2 – Proficiency)
Total Duration: 250+ hours
Classes: 125+ (2-hour sessions)
Goal: Speak and write like a native speaker, understand any text or spoken language with ease.
C2 Focus Areas:
- Understanding regional variations and dialects.
- Creative writing (novels, screenplays).
- Engaging in philosophical and theoretical debates.
- Advanced reading and listening comprehension (literary classics, academic journals).
This syllabus ensures a gradual and structured progression in Spanish learning, from basic vocabulary and grammar to advanced fluency and cultural understanding.
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