Class Overview
Spanish students, take your language skills to the next level in this interactive class! Build your vocabulary, learn idiomatic expressions and phrases for everyday life, and improve your grammar.
Develop basic-to-intermediate language skills while exploring Spanish-speaking cultures. Become acquainted with more of the essentials of Spanish grammar and develop your listening, speaking and reading skills. We will review preterit and learn subjunctive, imperfect and commands. Improve your pronunciation as we discuss common topics in daily life such as renting an apartment, travel, road emergencies, etc.
Enjoy exploring Latin American cultures as you improve your language skills in a natural context. Interact with the instructor and fellow students as you advance your comfort and ability with Spanish.
Learning Objectives
- Increase your Spanish vocabulary
- Improve skills in listening, speaking and reading Spanish
- Expand your use of verbs including preterit contrasted with the imperfect
- Gain an introduction to the use of the subjunctive mood
- Become more confident with basic-to-intermediate conversational skills on familiar topics
- Develop your understanding of idiomatic expressions and phrases for everyday life
- Develop your understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures
Recommended Textbook
This book will be used for Levels 1–6: ¿Como se dice...?, 11th Edition. ISBN-13: 978-1337104647
If you choose to purchase a book, we recommend searching online for the best pricing. The Seattle Central College bookstore does not stock textbooks for Continuing Education classes.
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Spanish language students with 60 hours of Spanish studies, successful completion of our Spanish - Level 3, or equivalent
- People who would like to continue learning Spanish and exploring the cultures of Spanish speakers
