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Introduction to Spanish

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In this free course, you will learn how to talk about your work and your working day. You will learn vocabulary for different professions, say what your job is, and how you go to work.This course is an extract from the L106 Introduction to Spanish Studies (beginners) course. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some knowledge of Spanish, you could give it a go and we hope that you enjoy the course! The course comprises 4 hours of interactive activities, explanations, and tips about language learning. It’s a good idea to keep notes, either on paper in a notebook or on your preferred digital device, of the points you want to remember, such as key vocabulary, grammar rules, or expressions. There’s also a quiz at the end of the course for you to practise what you’ve learnt.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • 1 Professions
  • 2 Understanding professions
  • 3 Saying what you do - practice
  • 4 Verbs for jobs
  • 5 En chiva or en guagua. Regional variations in vocabulary
  • 6 Using your dictionary
  • 7 Quiz
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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