LANG06047 2016 Spanish Post Leaving Cert Level 1 Semester 1
This module aims to reinforce the student's previous knowledge of the target language. It will develop the necessary skills to speak, write, understand and communicate effectively in both everyday and business situations relevant to the course. The subject also provides students with a more extensive knowledge of the culture and civilization of the target language
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Perform confidently at Level A2 within the Common European Framework for Language Learning (Council of Europe Guidelines).
Understand and modify sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Describe using a full range of vocabulary appropriate to the Level aspects of his/her background; immediate environment; the world of work; matters of immediate need.
Demonstrate awareness of grammatical accuracy appropriate to the Level.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
- language seminars
- listening and comprehension
- cultural project work
- language lab
Module Assessment Strategies
- Role-plays
- Oral interviews
- Project presentation
- Written tests
- Listening tests
Repeat Assessments
All elements of the assessments may be repeated accordingly.
Indicative Syllabus
Listening: can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance, e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment. Can catch the point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
Reading: can read short, simple texts, can find specific predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables, can understand short simple personal letters/emails.
Spoken Interaction: can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities, can handle short social exchanges.
Spoken Production: can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms the family, educational background and present or most recent job.
Writing: can write short simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs, can write a simple personal letter, e.g. thanking someone for something.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Continuous Assessment continuous oral assessment | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
2 | Continuous Assessment continuous written assessment | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture | Language Laboratory | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | homework | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List

2011-06-30 Prisma A2 Continua / Prisma A2 Continue: Metodo de espanol para extranjeros / Spanish Methods for Foreigners (Spanish Edition) Editorial Edinumen
ISBN 8495986140 ISBN-13 9788495986146
Kurs Prisma sklada sie z szesciu czesci odpowiadajacych zawartoscia poziomom kompetencji opisanym w Europejskim systemie opisu ksztalcenia jezykowego: Comienza(A1), Continua(A2), Progresa(B1), Avanza(B2), Consolida(C1), Perfecciona(C2). Jest rowniez zgodn

2011 Prisma de ejercicios A2 Zeszyt cwiczen Nowela
ISBN 8495986493 ISBN-13 9788495986498
Kurs Prisma sklada sie z szesciu czesci odpowiadajacych zawartoscia poziomom kompetencji opisanym w Europejskim systemie opisu ksztalcenia jezykowego: Comienza(A1), Continua(A2), Progresa(B1), Avanza(B2), Consolida(C1), Perfecciona(C2). Jest rowniez zgodn
Module Resources
Martin, R.M. and Ellis, M. (2008) Pasos 2, 3rd edition, Hodder Education, UK.
Borobio, V. (2004) Curso de espanol para extranjeros, Ediciones SM, Madrid, Spain.
Doval Clarke, F. and S. (1994) Business Spanish, Hodder and Stoughton Educational, UK.
CD and Activity book for Pasos 2 or ELE 2
Spanish-English Dictionary
None