This course aims to give students confidence in basic communication skills while travelling, using simple conversational Spanish in situations like meeting people, finding accommodation, travelling and eating out. Each session involves learning a clearly defined set of key expressions and practicing with the class in fun, real-life travel situations.
Spanish for Travellers focuses on developing speaking and listening skills. There is no formal grammar teaching and little emphasis on reading or writing skills. The Spanish used is contemporary and colloquial. The course also offers an insight into culture and protocol.
The following topics are covered:
- meeting peopletransport & directions
- accommodation
- shopping & money
- food & drink
- entertainment & sightseeing
- health
- weather
- expressing likes and dislikes
- solving problems