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!
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.