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2025/2026

Spanish for Beginners Z5

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Code Completion Credits Range Language
04XSZ5 Z 2 0+4 Czech
Relations:
The course 04XSZZK can be graded only after the course 04XSZ5 has been successfully completed.
Course guarantor:
Beatriz Vadillo Gonzalo
Lecturer:
Tutor:
Beatriz Vadillo Gonzalo
Supervisor:
Department of Humanities and Languages
Synopsis:

The course books are supplemented with additional subtechnical materials, so the students will be gradually acquainted with peculiarities of Spanish for specific purposes. In its final part, the general Spanish course based on the course book will end with a written and oral examination.

Requirements:

Students will have successfully completed course XSZ4 and demonstrated mastery of the material outlined in the syllabus.

Active participation in class is required, as well as regular attendance, i.e. a maximum of 6 absences per semester. In justified cases, absences are assessed individually.

Students must be prepared for each lesson. This means that they must have the necessary materials with them each week, including pen, paper and class materials or bring a notebook/tablet to access them electronically. Independent completion and timely submission of all written assignments is also expected.

The zápočet will be based on the material covered throughout the semester. The exercises will closely reflect those practised during the lessons, including listening, reading, vocabulary, grammar, and short writing tasks. Without the express permission of the instructor, students may not use any aids during the test.

A minimum of 60% is required to pass. If unsuccessful, students will be offered a second attempt. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the need to retake the course from the beginning.

Students may take the exam after completing all courses and obtaining the relevant credits (5 courses at the Z level). The exam consists of a written and an oral part:

- A written essay, based on one of the formats practised during the course (carta de motivación, descripción de un proceso or descripción de un gráfico.)

- An individual oral examination.

Syllabus of lectures:

Textbook : Aula Internacional 3 - Nueva edición, lessons 6 - 12

Syllabus of tutorials:

Textbook : Aula Internacional 3 - Nueva edición, lessons 6 - 12

The course is run as a series of seminars following the topics and scope of the syllabus mentioned above.

Study Objective:

Knowledge:

Knowledge of morphology, syntax and lexis at the level appropriate to the course to reach the B1 level of CEFR extended to Spanish for specific purposes.

Skills:

To make use of acquired knowledge and skills in everyday and professional communication, i.e., to understand and write on topics related to student´s life and branch of study, to cope with socialising and professional conversation, to take notes, to explain issues and personal opinions.

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] J.Corpas,A.Garmendia,C.Soriano,N.Sans Aula Internacional 3 - Nueva edición, Difusión 2014

[2] Teaching materials prepared by the Department of Languages: https://people.fjfi.cvut.cz/vadilbea/sz5/

https://people.fjfi.cvut.cz/vadilbea/enlaces-y-descargas/

Recommended references:

[3] L.Aragonés,R.Palencia, Gramática de uso del español: Teoría y práctica A1-B2, Ediciones SM 2005

[4] J.Carrasco Montero, L.Sole Bernardino, Todas las voces: curso de cultura y civilización A1 - A2, Difusión 2012

[5] Monolingual and bilingual dictionaries

Teaching aids:

Language classroom, audiovisuals

Note:

04XSZ5

Further information:
https://people.fjfi.cvut.cz/vadilbea/sz5/
Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:
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Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:
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The course is a part of the following study plans:
Data valid to 2025-10-16
For updated information see http://bilakniha.cvut.cz/en/predmet7248906.html