This module is set at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The module aims to prepare students to communicate with increasing confidence when using Spanish in a Spanish or Latin American working environment and to give them an overview of the organisation of public administration, national firms and related economic issues in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, including Latino cultures in the USA.

This module is set at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The main areas of grammar covered are: the passive voice; imperative forms which use the subjunctive; the conditional tense; second and third conditionals; present subjunctive with temporal adverbs and to express future time.; The main areas of phonology covered are: reinforcement of the vowel and consonant systems and basic word stress patterns. The above are complemented by communicative, lexical and oral and written skills syllabi included in a textbook which will be chosen according to the range of availability at the relevant point in time. An example of the latter would be units 1-3 of the textbook Expertos. These include areas such as: writing CV and job applications and participating in interviews; the language of business meetings and negotiations; cross-cultural politeness; expressing opinions, conditions and agreement; the lexis of expatriate life; conducting interviews. The details of these syllabi are described at: https://www.difusion.com/catalogo/metodos/profesional/expertos/expertos-libro-del-profesor

Students who successfully complete this module will have a degree of competence within Common Reference Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. As such they will have acquired, to various degrees as reflected in their grades, the ability to: understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.; deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken; produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest; describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale)

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: Demonstrate an increasing appreciation of Hispanic business cultures; share learning experiences and skills with other students with ongoing increases in efficacy and confidence.

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The module consists of six hours of Spanish per week: Four language tutorials (grammar, vocabulary, communication skills); One laboratory class (communication and listening skills); One lecture on contemporary Spain and Latin America, with particular reference to business dimensions. All these hours combine the further development of linguistic and cultural knowledge relating to Spain and Latin America. Students will be engaged in active learning both inside and outside the classroom and will be encouraged to develop autonomous learning strategies.