The Spanish section offers semester-long courses on a regular basis (beginner courses, basic and specialised courses, conversation), as well as short-term paid courses under lifelong learning (CŽV).
All courses including annotations and specific requirements for the courses on offer, as well as basic study materials and other information are listed in the SIS.
Beginner Courses
Beginner courses are intended for students with either zero or basic competence in Spanish, who wish to prepare for the Spanish. Course I. Face-to-face instruction consists of one 90-minute session a week; however, extensive self-study (approx. 6 hours a week) is required.
Basic Courses
The basic courses are primarily intended for students preparing for their Spanish exams. The levels of the courses range from A2/B1 – B2.
Basic courses typically consist of two 90-minute sessions a week.
The blended learning course consists of one 90-minute face-to-face session a week and one 90-minute remote learning session a week (Moodle homework); the amount of subject matter covered is identical.
Credit is awarded for regular attendance, active participation in class, completing the tasks assigned, and passing a final test (where applicable), earning the student 3 credits.
Specialised Courses
Specialised courses develop students’ academic language competences, introducing them to the specific aspects of academic writing and preparing them for effective functioning in foreign-language work and study environments. The courses typically consist of one 90-minute session a week and require extensive self-study.
Credit is awarded for regular attendance, active participation in class, completing the tasks assigned, earning the student 3 credits.
Conversation
The course develops speaking language skills in particular and is intended for students with a good general knowledge of Spanish at the B1/B2 level.
The course consists of one 90-minute session a week.
Credit is awarded for regular attendance, active participation in class, completing the tasks assigned, earning the student 3 credits.
Instructions for course registration
The Language Centre exams are designed in accordance with CEFR and internationally recognised certificate requirements.
Basic as well as some specialised courses serve as exam preparation; however, you are not required to participate in the courses to take the exam.
For more information, refer to exam structure and instructions on exam registration.
Specific requirements for individual exams, recommended reading, and other references are listed in the SIS.
Sample tests are available in Moodle.
Exam Dates
The Language Centre can arrange courses under the lifelong learning programme (CŽV) for students of the Faculty of Arts and other CU faculties, as well as the general public, provided enough people are interested. If you are considering registration, please contact Markéta Mlezivová (marketa.mlezivova@ff.cuni.cz).