Spanish Speaking and Writing Skills

LEVEL OVERVIEW:
The B-Level student is referred to as an ?independent user? of the language, which means that he or she is able to use language as a social agent in daily social transactions and interactions, and understand oral/written texts to such an extent of autonomy that he or she is able to carry out most of the tasks that involve the use of language in a Spanish-speaking country.

LEVEL B1 - Intermediate:
- Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
- Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where the language is spoken.
- Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

COURSE OVERVIEW:
1. INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCY
a. Languages that are influenced by Spanish
b. Well-known individuals in Spanish speaking countries
c. Societal customs and rituals
d. Customs in Spain?s working world
e. Spanish holidays
f. Spanish publicity
g. Historical events in Spanish speaking countries
h. Common courtesies
i. Film in Spanish speaking countries
j. Television programs
k. Narratives
l. Literature: Spanish authors and poets from the 20th Century

2. TEXTUAL PRODUCTION
a. Oral comprehension and expression
b. Written comprehension and espression

3. COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCY
a. Language Activities: listening, oral, and written comprehension and expression

4. PRAGMATIC COMPETANCY: CONCEPTS AND FUNCTIONS
a. Give and ask for information
b. Express opinions, feelings, and facts
c. Express goals, desires, and sentiments
d. Use of commands and questions
e. Social relations and greetings
f. Classroom interactions

5. GRAMMATICAL COMPETENCY
a. Nouns
b. Adjectives
c. Articles
d. Demonstrative adjectives
e. Possessive adjectives
f. Quantitative adjectives
g. Pronouns
h. Adverbs
i. Personal verbs
j. Impersonal verbs
k. Sentences and statements

6. LISTENING AND SPELLING COMPETENCY
a. Intonation
b. Syllables and accents
c. Rhythm, pauses, and timing
d. Irregularities
e. Alphabet
f. Capitalization
g. Punctuation