Spanish Upper-Intermediate
This course is a continuation of Spanish - Intermediate. You will work with texts, video clips, online exercises, games, and simulations. All skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) are covered, but the emphasis is on interaction.
At the end of the course, you will have reached a level between B1-plus of the Common European Framework of Reference. You will be able to:
- have spontaneous conversations without much effort;
- talk about imaginary situations;
- hold discussion and negotiate;
- formulate your point of view on a current subject and identify the disadvantages and advantages of the various options;
- discuss conditions for participation in an activity;
- understand the core of a complex text;
- better understand the differences and similarities between the culture of Spanish-speaking countries and your own culture in terms of values, beliefs, and behavior;
- Participate in the DELE exam for level B1;
- move on to the course Speaking Fluent Spanish.
If you do not know what level you can sign up for, you can make a level test to get an indication of your language level.
Specifics
- This course is taught on campus
- 80% attendance is required. Lessons are not recorded for later viewing.
- The language of instruction in the course is Spanish (and if necessary, English/Dutch).
- Language learning takes time! In this course, you are expected to spend 8 hours a week on independent study.
- The Language Center reserves the right to cancel the course should enrollment numbers prove to be insufficient.
Short description of Spanish Upper-Intermediate
| Duration and course format | 10 x 3-hour classes and 4 x 2-hour classes with individual and group tasks and 6 hours of self-study per week, 6 ECTS |
| Start | End of Augustus and end of January |
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| Level | From B1 to B1+ (Common European Framework of Reference) |
| Read more | Course information and timetable |
Register
This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at HAVO or VWO level and are therefore eligible for Higher Education in the Netherlands.
In our conditions, you can find more information about the registration period etc.
Student at Tilburg University
- Students can register and deregister during the registration period via OSIRIS.
- On the page cashing in language vouchers, you can find, amongst other things, more information about how to register if you have no vouchers or insufficient vouchers and the registration period.
Read our conditions before registration.
Staff member at Tilburg University
- Tilburg University employees can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
Alumnus of Tilburg University
- Tilburg University alumni can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
External participant
- Professionals from outside Tilburg University can take this language. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.