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Spanish Post AS - ONLINE COURSE

Thursday 17:30-19:00 for 10 weeks

Course Dates: Thursday 9, 16, 23, 30 October; 6, 13, 20, 27 November; 4, 11 December 2025

Course Delivery: This is a blended learning class which will consist of a weekly 90 minute online class together with supporting resources. These resources will include a 5-10 minute preparation video, focusing on a relevant language teaching point to the upcoming class and 30 minutes of online exercises to follow up on teaching in the online class. You will be expected to watch the video and complete the online exercises ahead of each weekly class. Online classes will be delivered using Microsoft Teams and will be limited to a maximum of 20 students. These classes are being designed to be interactive and engaging.

Learning Objectives: Students taking the level 6 course should either have at least completed a GCSE examination in the subject, level 5 here at Queen’s, or have an equivalent knowledge of the Language. The aim of level 6 is to develop strong language skills, cultural awareness and grammatical ability, giving the student confidence in their ability and the basic competences needed to communicate in a working environment.

Potential Topics: Your tutor will cover current Spanish news when possible. Themes will also include national stereotypes, crime, unemployment and types of tourism (turismo de borrachera etc), los “okupas”.

1 Continuous tenses; Forming and using the Present Continuous

2 Perfect Tenses introduction; Present Perfect; Forming perfect tenses; Forming and using the Present Perfect

3 Present Perfect vs Preterite; Distinguishing between the Present Perfect and the Preterite

4 Pluperfect; Future Perfect; Conditional Perfect; Forming and using perfect tenses Where possible your tutor will cover current Spanish news. Themes will also include national stereotypes, crime, unemployment and types of tourism (turismo de borrachera etc), los “okupas”.

5 Passive Voice I; Forming and using the passive voice

6 Passive Voice II -Impersonal constructions; Avoiding the passive voice with the use of impersonal constructions (“se”, etc); Impersonal constructions; Avoiding the passive voice with the use of impersonal constructions (“se”, etc)

7 Time constructions; Using time expressions “hace…que”, “desde hace”, “llevar”, “acabar de”…

8 Verb + infinitive - “Al” + infinitive ; Verbs + infinitive, with or without preposition; “Al” + infinitive construction

9 “Por” and “para” - Differences between “por” and “para”

10 Revision

Learning Outcomes: Students will have developed a broad vocabulary in the topic areas outlined above and a comprehensive knowledge of all of the main grammatical themes. Students will understand frequently used words and phrases associated with everyday living, as well as working environments. Students will be able to hold discussions and discuss opinions.

Please note: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must attend a minimum of 7 out of 10 classes.

FAQs

Is there a minimum age to register for a Language Centre course?

You must be a minimum of 18 years old to register for an in person course and a minimum of 16 years old to register for any on-line Language Centre course.

What are the course fees?

There are different fees depending on registration type. All course fees are payable on enrolment. --QUB Student & Staff fee: £20.00 --General Public: £88.00

Are these courses accredited?

A Queen's Certificate will be awarded to all students who attend regularly. A minimum of 70% attendance is required for certification. Certificates will be emailed.

How often do I attend?

Classes, are held weekly, as far as possible outside normal university teaching hours (e.g. late afternoon, early evening, some are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon) and run for 10 weeks starting in October, January and April. You will also be expected to complete homework ahead of class.

Is my registration fee transferrable?

Yes, if you feel after your first class that the level of language is too high/low, you can transfer to another class, provided that there is available space.

What is the refund policy?

All refunds before the start of the course must be requested in writing. Refunds are paid as follows,

Before (and including) 24 September – full refund

25 September to 2 October (inclusive) – 50% refund

No refunds available from 3 October (inclusive)

All requests for refunds need to be made in writing to the Language Centre Manager and must be related to reasons beyond your control and supported by written evidence. These refunds will be at the Language Centre Manager’s discretion. All refunds, where agreed, will be subject to an administrative fee of £10.00 for QUB staff and students and £40 for members of the public.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can email any queries you have to [email protected]