READING HISPANIC LITERATURE IN SPANISH SERIES
Spanish-American Short Stories (El cuento latinoamericano)
This high-intermediate Spanish course is designed as a survey of 20th-century Latin-American short stories. Learners will become familiarized with some of the major literary themes while reading and discussing works by renowned writers, such as Julio Cortázar, Jorge Luis Borges, Elena Poniatowska y Mario Benedetti, among others. Live classes will focus on reading and listening comprehension, text analysis and discussions. Homework will consist of vocabulary exercises and writing activities.
Dates: Wednesdays 12:00-2:00 p.m., February 9 - March 30, 2022
Cost: $225 per person
For further inquiries or to register, please email SpanishForTravellers@icloud.com
SPANISH FOR TOURISM SERIES
This elementary Spanish language course aims at introducing students to the Spanish language. It is also a good review for those who would like a fresh start into the Spanish language journey. Chapters 1-6 from the textbook Turismo 1 - Curso de Español para profesionales, SGEL, Spain, will be covered during this course. This textbook is designed after the European Framework of Reference for Languages and includes audio files available online. Participants will practice describing indoor and outdoor places, asking for directions and information at the airport, checking in at the hotel, ordering food at a restaurant, expressing opinions and discussing the schedule. Cultural components about different parts of the Spanish-speaking world will be presented through audiovisual materials. Weekly homework will be assigned. Offered by Zoom. More information about the content can be obtained from the lecturer prior to registering.
Not offered in the winter 2022
To register or to inquire about semi-private and private options or to obtain more information, please email SpanishForTravellers@icloud.com
This basic Spanish language course aims at further developing students’ listening comprehension and speaking abilities in Spanish. Chapters 7-12 from the textbook Turismo 1 - Curso de Español para profesionales, SGEL, Spain will be covered during this course. This textbook is designed after the European Framework of Reference for Languages and includes audio files available online. Participants will practice talking about the weather and clothing, comparing things, discussing personal and work relationships, making plans, expressing health related issues and referring to actions in the past. Cultural components about different parts of the Spanish-speaking world will be presented through audiovisual materials. Weekly homework will be assigned. Offered by Zoom. More information about the content can be obtained from the lecturer prior to registering.
You may purchase a printed copy from Librería Las Américas in Montreal, or an electronic edition from the publisher through the link above.
Not offered in the winter 2022
This low intermediate Spanish language course aims at further developing students’ listening, reading and speaking abilities in Spanish. Chapters 1-4 from the textbook Turismo 2 - Curso de Español para profesionales, SGEL, Spain, will be covered during this course. This textbook is designed after the European Framework of Reference for Languages and includes audio files available online. Participants will discuss culinary preferences and past travel experiences, describe places, activities and the climate, make recommendations related to hotels and meals, make reservations, express options for leisure and cultural activities, and exchange opinions on different types of tourism. Cultural components about different parts of the Spanish-speaking world will be presented through audiovisual materials. Weekly homework will be assigned. Offered by Zoom. More information about the content can be obtained from the lecturer prior to registering.
You may purchase a printed copy from Librería Las Américas in Montreal, or an electronic edition from the publisher through the link above.
Dates: Fridays 12:00-2:00 p.m., January 21 - April 8, 2022
Cost: $330 per person
For further inquiries or to register, please email SpanishForTravellers@icloud.com
Hispanic Film for Intermediate Spanish Conversation I. This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to further develop listening and speaking skills in Spanish. Activities will be based on a selection of Hispanic films that participants will have watched prior to class, and will include reading interviews with the actors and the directors, exchanging opinions around the main themes, as well as practicing the vocabulary and doing brief reviews of a number of grammatical aspects.
The list of selected films will be provided after registration. Appropriate for adults who master intermediate listening, comprehension, reading and speaking skills in Spanish.
Not offered in the winter 2022
