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STUDY PLANS
2025/2026

Spanish for Beginners Z4

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Code Completion Credits Range Language
04XSZ4 Z 2 0+4 Czech
Course guarantor:
Beatriz Vadillo Gonzalo
Lecturer:
Tutor:
Beatriz Vadillo Gonzalo
Supervisor:
Department of Humanities and Languages
Synopsis:

The course is based on course XSZ3. It develops the student´s vocabulary and extends the knowledge of the culture and social customs of the Spanish speaking countries, mainly of Spain. It pays attention to further grammar topics (perífrasis verbales, futuro imperfecto, direct object and indirect object pronouns, negative form of the imperative, and subjunctive), to written and oral communication on a given general or subtechnical topic, for which the student is trained by reading texts or listening to them.

Requirements:

Students will have successfully completed course XSZ3 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, with a pass mark of 70%. 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.

Syllabus of lectures:

Textbook : Aula Internacional 3 - Nueva edición, lessons 1 - 5

Syllabus of tutorials:

Textbook : Aula Internacional 3 - Nueva edición, lessons 1 - 5

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, lexis and sytax at the level appropriate to the course and their application in everyday communication.

Skills:

To make use of acquired knowledge and skills to understand short reports, letters, to use Spanish in everyday well known situations, to take short notes, to write a short personal letter and letter of thanks.

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/sz4/

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:

04XSZ4

Further information:
https://people.fjfi.cvut.cz/vadilbea/sz4/
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 2025-09-18
For updated information see http://bilakniha.cvut.cz/en/predmet7249106.html