Spanish – Advanced

Course Overview

The Spanish – Advanced course builds on knowledge from the Spanish – Intermediate course and assumes that you have completed at least two terms of recent study in Spanish tuition. You will need to have a reasonable command of the Spanish language as parts of the class will be conducted in Spanish.

This level is focused on communication and practical tasks to build higher level communication and comprehension skills . It is designed for students who want to learn the language for business, travel or everyday use and explore more complex vocabulary and grammar within cultural contexts.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

This course will provide a well-rounded understanding of the common advanced topics to enhance all Spanish language skills.

Topics and grammar points covered include:

  • Discussions on current global events
  • Conversations on complex subjects like socio-economic issues, environmental concerns
  • Study of art, history, and cultural heritage in Spanish-speaking culture
  • Advanced listening exercises
  • Combining different past tense
  • Effective use of subjunctive tense
  • Application of the subjunctive mood in subordinate clause
  • Verbs expressing change and transformation
  • Confident use of relative pronouns
  • Construction of conditional sentences
  • Proficiency in prepositions, especially the use of por and para
  • Use of reflexive and non-reflexive pronouns with diverse verbs
  • Construction of passive voice sentences in various tenses
  • Impersonal "se" in different contexts

Course outcome

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Use advanced Spanish vocabulary across diverse topics.
  • Engage in discussions about films, TV shows, and media content in Spanish for cultural insights.
  • Navigate complex grammar rules in both spoken and written forms.
  • Speak fluently on a range of subjects and produce well-structured written pieces.
  • Gain advanced knowledge of Hispanic customs and culture.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

The Spanish – Advanced course builds on knowledge from the Spanish – Intermediate course and assumes that you have completed at least two terms of recent study in Spanish tuition. You will need to have a reasonable command of the Spanish language.

What you need to provide

  • Notepad and pen

Other information

All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees.

Class details

Start Date06 May 2024
End Date01 July 2024
Sessions8
DaysMon
Time7:00pm - 9:00pm
TutorAmparo Le'Nepveu
Location Online Zoom Class

$280

Class details

Start Date10 May 2024
End Date21 June 2024
Sessions7
DaysFri
Time10:00am - 12:00pm
TutorPilar Betanzos Alonso
Location Epping Campus

$245

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1

Anyone 18 years or older may enrol into our non-accredited short courses by: • choosing the course you are interested in and; • finding a day and time that is suitable.

Step 2

After selecting your course and class. click ‘’Enrol Now’’ and enter your details. • You will be asked to verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address. • Once you have returned to the enrolment page you will proceed through the secure checkout and payment process. • Alternatively, you can call customer service on 1300 845 888. To view our Terms and Conditions, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/terms-and-conditions/

Step 3

Once your enrolment has been processed, you will receive the following emails: • Enrolment confirmation: you will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed. Please check and read your Terms and conditions. • Tax invoice: the payer of your enrolment will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed. • Course reminder: you will receive a reminder the day prior to your class commencement. • Zoom link (for remote zoom classes only): you will receive a Zoom link and password the day prior to class commencement. If your course has multiple sessions, use the same link and password to access each session.