Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further from edX

¡Bienvenidos y bienvenidas! (Welcome!) In this Spanish course, you will learn basic vocabulary to talk about yourself and your everyday life, in the present and in the past, in simple and brief communication situations, as well as about plans for an immediate future. At the end of the course you will be able to communicate in everyday situations according to the A1 proficiency level as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL, Council of Europe).

The course, which is designed for English speakers, offers a variety of exercises after going through the stages of content presentation, comprehension and production. You have videos, small texts and audios to improve your pronunciation, glossaries, activities for oral practice with other course students, quizzes, grammar cards and recommendations on external Internet resources to continue learning more and more Spanish.

The topics on which the activities revolve are work life, family life, city life and outdoor life. As you can see, a bit of everything to be able talk about yourself and to engage in everyday communication.

We hope you like our menu. ¡Buen provecho! (Bon appétit!)

What you'll learn

Basic vocabulary to be able to use and understand information related to:

daily routine and work such as schedules
info related to daily activities at home and with the family
leisure and leisure activities such as talking about time and experiences
life in the city such as shopping or giving an address.

Basic grammatical structures such as articles and nouns, adjectives, present, future and past tenses of regular and irregular verbs.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Daily routine and work such as schedules
Info related to daily activities at home and with the family

Leisure and leisure activities such as talking about time and experiences
Life in the city such as shopping or giving an address.

Daily routine and work such as schedules
Info related to daily activities at home and with the family
Leisure and leisure activities such as talking about time and experiences
Life in the city such as shopping or giving an address.

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Explores family life situations, which is standard in beginners Spanish courses

Develops basic grammar structures such as articles and nouns, adjectives, present, future and past tenses of regular and irregular verbs, which are core skills for Spanish speakers

Taught by seasoned professors, who are recognized for their work in teaching Spanish as a foreign language

Examines leisure and leisure activities such as talking about time and experiences, which is standard in beginners Spanish courses

Examines work life such as schedules, which is standard in beginners Spanish courses

Taught by professors from a university, who are recognized for their work in teaching Spanish as a foreign language

Reviews summary

Highly-rated spanish course

Learners say that Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further is an excellent Spanish course. They describe the content as engaging and interactive, with plenty of practical examples and exercises. Students also appreciate the clear explanations and the self-paced learning style. Overall, learners say that this course is a great way to improve their Spanish skills, especially for those who are beginners or intermediate learners.

Good next step for intermediate learners who have completed Basic Spanish 1.

"I really enjoyed this course and found it a useful extension to the beginners course."

"I've completed Basic Spanish 1 and I rate it with an A."

"I have not had the time to begin the second Spanish course, but hope to do so in the near future."

Suitable for beginners with little to no prior Spanish knowledge.

"This class it great for beginners."

"I'm a foreign language instructor myself, I can clearly see that."

"Since this course has been divided into two parts, it has greatly improved."

"The simple language used to explain concepts may also give new clarity to difficult topics."

Instructors provide clear and understandable explanations.

"The lessons are easy to follow and very helpful."

"The presenters are friendly and clear."

"I really enjoyed Basic Spanish 1 and I found the self-paced approach very useful. The videos are relaxed and just right in terms of content and length- easy to re-play if needed."

"The way the instructors teach is very easy to grasp, especially Ana ma'am."

Course teaches practical Spanish for everyday use.

"It was great how they mixed practical lessons (conjugation, tenses) with every activities and how you would use the Spanish in real life."

"The course covers most of the day to day conversation that you will need to get you speaking and understanding Spanish."

Course is interactive and uses a variety of methods to teach.

"I like this course because they use different interactive methods to teach and it is very interesting."

"The exercises are very helpful in remembering what is covered in the course."

"I've completed Basic Spanish 1 and Basic Spanish 2 courses of Universitat Politècnica de València. The course is very interactive and very interesting."

"All subjects and conversations are important and useful in everyday life."

Course lacks opportunities for structured conversational practice.

"The big hurdle, of course, is the lack of structured conversational opportunities."

Some learners report experiencing technical issues.

"Some glitchy spots here and there with the technical aspects, but support is available."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further with these activities:

Review the course materials.

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This will help you refresh your memory and prepare for the course.

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Read the course syllabus.
Review the course notes.
Complete any practice exercises.

Find a Spanish tutor or language partner.

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This will help you get personalized support and feedback.

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Search for Spanish tutors or language partners online.
Interview potential tutors or language partners to find a good fit.
Schedule regular meetings with your tutor or language partner.

Create a daily routine.

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This will help you become comfortable with daily routine and vocabulary.

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Start by creating a schedule.
Include time for work, family, and leisure activities.
Practice using the vocabulary in the schedule.

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Watch videos about life in the city.

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This will help you become comfortable with life in the city vocabulary.

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Search for videos about life in the city.
Watch the videos and take notes.
Discuss the videos with a partner.

Create a family tree.

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This will help you become comfortable with family vocabulary.

Browse courses on Family

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Start by gathering information from your family members.
Use a template or create your own family tree.
Include as much detail as you can.

Write a short story.

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This will help you become comfortable with leisure activities vocabulary.

Browse courses on Writing

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Start by brainstorming ideas.
Create an outline.
Write a draft.
Revise and edit.

Practice speaking Spanish with a native speaker.

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This will help you improve your pronunciation and fluency.

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Find a native Spanish speaker who is willing to practice with you.
Set up a time to meet regularly.
Practice speaking Spanish for at least 30 minutes each time you meet.

Help other students with their Spanish.

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This will help you reinforce your learning and build your confidence.

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Join a study group.
Offer to tutor other students.
Help other students with their homework or assignments.

Career center

Learners who complete Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Teacher

Teachers create and deliver course materials and teach students in a variety of academic subjects. As a Spanish teacher, your lessons may revolve around the topics in this Basic Spanish 2 course: daily life, family life, leisure activities, and work life. Whether you're new to teaching or looking to advance your career, the grammatical structures and vocabulary you'll learn in this course will help build a foundation for a successful teaching career.

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Linguist

Linguists study how languages are used and how they affect society. They may specialize in a particular language such as Spanish. This course helps build a foundation for this specialized career path by teaching students basic vocabulary and grammatical structures. The topics covered in this course, such as daily life and leisure activities, will also contribute to a linguist's understanding of how Spanish is used in everyday communication.

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Interpreter

Interpreters facilitate communication between people who speak different languages. As a Spanish interpreter, you may be required to interpret conversations about daily life, family life, work, or leisure activities. The course Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further can help you prepare for this career by providing basic vocabulary and grammar in these subject areas and by improving your pronunciation.

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Translator

Translators convert written or spoken text from one language to another. To be a successful translator, in addition to being fluent in the two languages, one needs to be familiar with the subject matter being translated. If you are interested in translating materials related to daily life, family life, work, or leisure activities, learning basic vocabulary and grammar with this course may be helpful.

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Language Instructor

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Foreign Service Officer

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International Business Manager

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Travel Agent

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Customer Service Representative

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Sales Representative

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Marketing Manager

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Human Resources Manager

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Financial Analyst

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Software Engineer

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Data Scientist

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