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Spanish - SPA100 Spring 2026
Course
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Beatriz Bacarizo Herrer
In this course students will learn the basics of Spanish. The focus of the course is the establishment of conversational skills. The first steps into the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) will be accompanied by an introduction to contemporary life and culture in Spanish-speaking countries. At the end of the course students will be able to handle some essential structures of the (real-life functional) language and achieve a rough idea about the way how the Spanish language works.
Course code: SPA100
Semester and year: Spring2026
Day and time: Tuesday and Thursday 9.30h-10.45h
Instructor: Beatriz Bacarizo Herrer
Instructor contact: beatriz.bacarizo@aauni.edu
Consultation hours: Daily by appointment
Course Description
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The purpose of this course is to provide students with the necessary tools in order to communicate in written and oral form and to complete the level A1.1 of Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This course has been designed for absolute beginners in Spanish.
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The course main objectives are to:
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Introduce students to the language of the Spanish speaking countries.
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Promote the development of students' communicative competence of oral and written Spanish.
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Develop students’ intercultural competence and understanding.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
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Understand and use very elementary vocabulary and phrases
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Interact using everyday expressions in basic formal and informal situations.
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Introduce themselves and others and provide personal information such as nationality, age and preferences.
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Understand and fill out basic documents, as well as understand and write short texts such as postcards or letters.
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Interact in a simple manner with others represented by a sympathetic speech partner who speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Reading Material
Required Materials
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Textbook: “Aula Internacional Plus 1. Libro del alumno + MP3 descargable” VV.AA. Difusión. 2020. ISBN 9788418032189
You can purchase the textbook in Oxford Bookshop, Neo Luxor Knihkupectví and major bookshops in Prague. It is also available online in Mega Books, Difusión and Klett.
Recommended Materials
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A Spanish-English Dictionary of your choice or online dictionary: Word Reference, Deepl Translator
Teaching methodology
In this course we will be following a communicative approach whose aim is to help students learn to communicate in Spanish within a variety of contexts and situations. With this purpose in mind, we will be using a method of carrying out tasks and projects from the very first day of class. This approach will allow students to manage personal and public situations successfully.
Course Schedule
Course Requirements and Assessment (with estimated workloads)
*1 = Critical Thinking; 2 = Effective Communication; 3= Effective and Responsible Action
Detailed description of the assignments
[Final task 1]: Poster “Las personas de la clase”
You are going to make a poster using information about a classmate. Add a photo, drawing, etc.
Assessment breakdown
[Final task 2]: “El español y yo”
You will create a video in Voki to speak about your relationship with the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
Assessment breakdown
[Final task 3]: “Un país interesante del mundo hispano”
Make a presentation (Power point or Canva): What interesting monuments are there? Where is it? What is the climate like?
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[Final task 4]: Presentation “Mi familia”
Imagine you can invite someone you know to class (a relative, friend, etc.). Introduce this person to the rest of the class. Your classmates will listen and then choose the person they want to meet. They might ask questions.
Assessment breakdown
General Requirements and School Policies
All coursework is governed by AAU’s academic rules. Students are expected to be familiar with the academic rules in the Academic Codex and Student Handbook and to maintain the highest standards of honesty and academic integrity in their work. Please see the AAU intranet for a summary of key policies regarding coursework.
Course specific requirements
There are no special requirements or deviations from AAU policies for this course.
Grading Scale
* Decimals should be rounded to the nearest whole number.
Written by Beatriz Bacarizo Herrer, in January 2026.
Approved by Dr Silviya Lechner
Date: 21.01.2026
Here is the course outline:
1. Clase 1 - 3 de febrero- Presentación del curso - Presentación personal - Los números 1 - 10 - Saludos y despedidas |
2. Clase 2 - 5 de febrero- Revisión de vocabulario - El abecedario / el alfabeto y los sonidos - Pág. 21: ejercicio 6 - Práctica de dictado con la web ProfeDeELE.es DEBERES: - Páginas 18 y 19: actividades 3 A, C y D - Opcional: practicar las letras y los sonidos en la página web |
3. Clase 3 - 10 de febrero- Práctica del alfabeto: deletrear nombres - Instrucciones del aula + ayudas para la comunicación - Los números del 1 al 100 - Corregir - Páginas: 18 y 19 - C y D DEBERES: - Página 141: 3 y 4 - Pág. 143: 12 y 13 *Opcional: práctica de los números en línea |
4. Clase 4 - 12 de febrero- Práctica de los números - Vídeo de fonética: las vocales - Pág. 19: ej. E - presentación personal - Introducción a los pronombres personales DEBERES: - Pág. 144: 15 y 16 - Actividad complementaria - Las nacionalidades (género y número) *Tarea opcional: - Actividades sobre los países, las lenguas y las nacionalidades |
5. Clase 5 - 17 de febrero- Práctica del vocabulario de las clases - Nacionalidades y profesiones (género masculino y femenino) - Los verbos de presentación (ser, tener, llamarse) DEBERES: - Pág. 145: 17 y 18 *Tareas opcionales: - Práctica en línea de las profesiones - Práctica de los verbos "ser" y "tener" en línea |
6. Clase 6 - 19 de febrero- Práctica de los verbos "ser", "tener" y "llamarse" - Pág. 20: 4 En la recepción - preguntas de información personal - Vocabulario de las aficiones DEBERES: - Pág. 143: 9 - Pág. 146: 21 - Tus aficiones (busca en el diccionario cómo se llaman en español tus aficiones) Tareas opcionales: - Actividad en línea de las aficiones - Práctica de las preguntas de información personal en línea |
7. Clase 7 - 24 de febrero- Juego: Adivina quié es - Práctica de las preguntas y respuestas de información personal - Vocabulario de las aficiones - Actividad complementaria - La agenda de la clase DEBERES: - Quiz de la Unidad 1 (hasta el martes, 3 de marzo) - Tarea final de la Unidad 1 (hasta el martes, 3 de marzo) |
8. Clase 8 - 26 de febrero- Vídeo final de la Unidad 1 - Introducción a la Unidad 2 (págs. 28 - 29) - Pág. 30: 2 A (más vocabulario de las aficiones) DEBERES: - Pág. 30: 2 B y C - Pág. 149: 6 - Quiz + Tarea final de la Unidad 1 |