Program Overview

Spanish Conversation and Pronunciation II Course

Overview

The Spanish conversation and pronunciation II course aims to deepen knowledge of the resources and strategies that can be used to communicate in everyday and formal contexts. In this course, work will also be done on Spanish pronunciation so that students can produce fluent, natural speech.

Methodology

This is a practical course. In each session, various functional and lexical exponents will be presented that will be practiced in conversations in pairs or in groups. Likewise, the intonation, rhythm, and correct production of sounds in Spanish will be presented and studied.

Assessment System

• Attendance and active participation in class: 40%
• Oral exam first part: 30%
• Oral exam second part: 30%

Fluency and pronunciation shall be considered, as well as suitability for the communication situation and language accuracy required for the level.

Syllabus

• Strategies and resources for participating with greater fluency in real conversations. Specific functions to develop the macrofunctions associated with oral language: describe, explain, give your opinion, express likes and emotions, compare, assess. Differentiation of registers.
• Current vocabulary and idiomatic expressions that are frequently used in various areas of everyday and professional life.
• Intonation and its nuances. The syllable and the rhythm in relation to intonation. Vowel sounds and consonant sounds. The place of articulation of the most conflictive consonants in Spanish: labial, dental, alveolar, palatal, velar Considerations on the main varieties of Spanish.

Bibliography

• MIÑANO, J. y CATALÁN, S. (Coords.) (2014): Conversar en español A1 -A2. Ed. Publicacions UB, Col. Estudios Hispánicos. Barcelona.
• ESPAÑOL, M., LÓPEZ, S. y MORENO, M. (2014): Conversar en español B1-B2. Ed. Publicacions UB, Col. Estudios Hispánicos. Barcelona.
• Niveles: A1, A2, B1, B2. Ed. Anaya, Col. ELE.

Technical Specifications

• Language: Spanish
• Type: Culture
• Duration: 45 hours
• ECTS credits: 6
• Format: Face-to-face

Information of Interest

• Courses in Spanish culture
• Diploma in Hispanic Studies
• Certificate in Hispanic Studies
• Cancellation and course changes
• Cancellation of enrolment

Course Details

• Minimum level of Spanish language required: From Beginner
• Course price:
  • General price: 546,00€
  • Reduced price: 491,40€
• Select a group and enroll:
  • BCN - City Center: Mon, Wed | 15:30-17:00 | 19/01//04/2026
  • Group: 10

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