Spanish Language Course (Advanced Level)

Description

Concept by Alessandro Pumpo

Are you an advanced Spanish language teacher looking to further improve your language skills?

Then this course, designed specifically for advanced-level learners, is exactly what you need!

This advanced course will provide you with the challenge and depth necessary to take your Spanish language abilities to the next level and deepen your understanding of the rich Spanish culture.

The language classes consist of intensive morning sessions, tailored specifically to meet the needs of advanced Spanish language learners like you.

These classes will challenge and refine your current language skills, ensuring that you leave the course with a more complete understanding of the language.

Throughout the course, you’ll be immersed in an environment designed to cater to the needs of advanced language learners.

With the guidance of local, professional instructors, you’ll have the opportunity to further improve your language skills and broaden your cultural knowledge.

Learning outcomes

The course will help the participants to:

• Sharpen their fluency and accuracy in Spanish to a highly proficient level;
• Become confident in teaching Spanish to non-native Spanish speakers;
• Gain a deeper understanding of Spanish culture and customs;
• Engage in immersive learning activities that will enhance all four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Course introduction and setting goals

• Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
• Presentations of the participants’ schools;
• Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations.

Day 2 – Language accuracy and nuance in communication

• Grammar: advanced tenses (pluscuamperfecto, conditional perfect), passive voice;
• Vocabulary: idioms, phrasal structures, false friends;
• Speaking: sharing complex experiences and opinions;
• Listening: authentic recordings and group discussion.

Day 3 – Debating and persuasive language

• Grammar: indirect speech, cohesive devices, discourse markers;
• Vocabulary: formal expressions for argument and persuasion;
• Speaking: structured debates and position statements;
• Reading/listening: articles or podcasts with critical analysis-

Day 4 – Spanish for professional and academic contexts

• Grammar: complex sentence structures, advanced connectors;
• Vocabulary: workplace and academic expressions, formal writing;
• Speaking: presentations, meeting language, negotiations;
• Writing: reports, proposals, and formal emails.

Day 5 – Cultural competence and real-world scenarios

• Grammar: integration of advanced forms in natural contexts;
• Vocabulary: region-specific expressions, cultural references;
• Speaking: roleplays based on real situations;
• Keep it up: how to continue your Spanish improvement journey.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

• Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
• Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
• Excursion and other external cultural activities.