Level B1
About the Course
Level B1 of Spanish according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR):
Grammar:
Uses of the indicative and subjunctive in the present tense
Contrast between indicative/subjunctive in expressions of opinion, evaluation, influence
Discourse connectors
Verbal periphrases (deber, poder, terminar de + infinitive)
Present perfect compound and past perfect
Time markers
Indirect speech in present and past
Vocabulary:
Personal identification, education, jobs
Daily activities, free time, leisure
Travel and vacation
Health and physical care
Shopping and commercial activities
Food and restaurants
Transportation, directions and addresses
Weather and environment
Skills:
Participating in conversations about everyday topics
Understanding simple texts of general interest
Writing texts about experiences and opinions
Explaining likes, plans and agreements
Narrating past experiences and events
Describing people, places, objects
Coping with everyday transactions and procedures
In summary, the B1 level focuses on affirming practical command of the language in common situations, expressing opinions and dealing with everyday topics to function independently.
These are the 10 lessons that we are going to see during the course, however, the course does not only consist of these ten hours in class but during the week we ARE GOING TO WORK HARD with exercises, videos, messages .....
Day 1:
Review of verb tenses (present, preterit perfect, indefinite, imperative).
Vocabulary about personal identification and family.
Listening comprehension exercises.
Day 2:
Contrast between indicative and subjunctive.
Vocabulary about education and jobs.
Reading comprehension text and exercises.
Day 3:
Discourse connectors.
Vocabulary about daily activities and free time.
Dialogues expressing plans and preferences.
Day 4:
Verbal periphrases.
Vocabulary about trips and vacations.
Narrating past experiences.
Day 5:
Past perfect.
Vocabulary about health and physical care.
Role plays at a medical center.
Day 6:
Time markers.
Shopping vocabulary.
Written expression exercises.
Day 7:
Indirect speech.
Food vocabulary.
Restaurant simulations.
Day 8:
General review.
Transportation and directions vocabulary.
Speaking exercises.
Day 9:
Weather and environment vocabulary.
Debates about current affairs.
Review activities.
Day 10:
Final course assessment.
Cultural activities.
Farewell.