Advanced Certificate in Spanish for International Communication a1/b2 | Full-Time

• Intel i5 or equivalent processor. | Minimum 8 GB of RAM.
• For computers using Windows (minimum system requirement: Windows 10)
• For computers using Mac (minimum system requirement: OSX 10)
• For iPad tablets (iOS) (minimum system requirement: iOS 9)
• For Android tablets (minimum system requirement: Android 5)
• The use of headphones with working speakers and a microphone is advised.

Core Modules

• Spanish Language 
• Oral Communication Skills
• Spanish Composition and Grammar
• Reading and Comprehension Strategies
• International DELE Exam Preparation
• Academic Skills
• Arts and Culture
• History and Geography
• Personal Development and Wellbeing
• Global Career Development
• Industry-Specific Language

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Elective Lessons (choose 1)

• Listening Plus
• Vocabulary Development 
• Diction and Pronunciation
• Idioms, Slang and Phrasal Verbs
• Speaking and Error Correction
• Grammar Plus
• Conversation with the Hispanic World

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Specialization Modules (optional)

• Introduction to Linguistics
• Introduction to Hispanic literature and Poetry
• Introduction to Business Spanish
• Introduction to Medical Spanish
• Introduction to Spanish for Tourism and Hospitality
• Introduction to Spanish for International Relations
• Introduction to Spanish for the Legal Field

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Please note that the availability of elective lessons and specialized modules may vary based on demand and scheduling.

• There are 12 weeks per term.
• All CSL terms cover the contents of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) of the Council of Europe, DELE Exams by the Instituto Cervantes, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Spain & Universidad de Alcalá. This allows our students to have a full understanding of where they are in relation to all major international standards.

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Term I: A2 Pre-intermediate 

Our CEFR level A2 is sufficient for tourism in a Spanish-speaking country and socializing with Spanish speakers, although it allows for networking with Spanish-speaking colleagues but in a limited & familiar topics. 

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Term II: B1 Intermediate

Our CEFR level B1 would be sufficient for interactions with Spanish speakers on familiar topics. In the workplace, people at a B1 level of Spanish are able to read simple reports on familiar topics and write simple emails on subjects in their field. However, a B1 level is not adequate to function fully in the workplace in Spanish.

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Term III: B2 Advanced

Our CEFR level B2 would allows to function in the workplace in Spanish, and indeed, many non-native Spanish speakers in workplaces have this level of Spanish at entry level positions and may lack nuance particularly outside his own field. Students may lead to new opportunities professionally and get admission for college abroad. 

Assessments typically fall into six broad categories:

1. Individual & group presentations
2. Language portfolios
3. Project projects
4. Written exams
5. Coursework
6. Independent/Collaborative study: This may include preparation for classes, completion of assessment tasks, or revision.

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On successful completion of the programme (Term I, Term II, Term III), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and Transcript awarded by the CSL. In order to get a Pass, students must obtain at least 60% of the overall grade.

Certificates of Completion and Transcripts are prerequisites for the next higher level and will be considered as such for a period of one (1) year. After a year has elapsed, students may have to take a placement test to move forward.

1. Successful completion of the Advanced Certificate in Spanish for International Communication (B2);
2. Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish for International Communication (C2);
3. Successful completion of the Certificate in Principles and Techniques of Translation; and
4. Application for admission to the Advanced Certificate in Translation.