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Course: Certificate in Beginner's Spanish

Spoken and written Spanish skills could prove highly advantageous in our era of globalisation and international business.

Developed specifically for beginners, this course can help you learn to read, write and converse with confidence in Spanish in just a few months. It comes with CDs to help you perfect your pronunciation.

Included materials

  • Language CDs
  • Phrase book

Valued at $100!
Course Number 46100
Course Fees From $44.58 per week View our payment options
Delivery mode: Print or online
Course duration: Max 12 months
Assessments: 3 written assessments, 3 oral practical assessments
Qualification: Open Colleges Certificate
Government Funding No
Career One jobs for:
  • Basic conversational skills A
    • Understand the characteristics of language pronunciation
    • Understand dialogue about driving and for asking directions
    • Discuss transport and accommodation
    • Dealing with numbers
    • Discuss money, shopping, pricing and meals
  • Basic conversational skills B
    • Understand and take part in conversations dealing with food
    • Understand and take part in discourse concerned with drinking and smoking
    • Understand and initiate conversations that deal with passing the time
    • Understand and take part in conversations regarding weather and communications
    • Understand and take part in conversations regarding care and emergencies
  • Communication skills A
    • Undertake several exercises in speaking
    • Deal with the factor of gender
    • Understand the concept of plurality and how the particular rules apply in different countries
    • Understand when and how to properly use adjectives
  • Communication skills B
    • Understand the proper use of punctuation
    • Outline when and where to use participles
    • Understand the significance of reported speech
    • Use and understand facts and figures

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

  • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
  • Microsoft Windows 98, or
  • Mac OS X, and
  • CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
  • Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence

Example

IELTS Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

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Available payment options

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