Course features

Our teachers are highly qualified and experienced native speakers. They are passionate about teaching and about their language. They understand and encourage the development of intercultural awareness and work to create a collaborative and inclusive environment in the class.

This module will enable you to:

• Introduce yourself and exchange information about your life, your likes and dislikes and your routine
• Describe places and people, talk about your plans and about activities you did in the past at a basic level
• Write emails, order food and drinks at bars and restaurants and ask for prices and items in shops.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, you should be able to:

• Communicate in everyday situations using the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing at a basic level
• Have a basic grammatical knowledge and range of vocabulary
• Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and high-frequency vocabulary in predictable situations
• Read, assess and analyse short, simple texts
• Produce short, simple texts, e.g., writing an email
• Have basic intercultural awareness to understand simple references to common aspects of the culture, everyday life and current issues in the country/countries where Spanish is spoken
• Objectively compare aspects of the new culture to your own using the tools of intercultural learning.

Entry requirements

• A 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent,
• A CV and personal statement outlining your reasons for study, and
• English language band D (for example, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill).

Assessment

You will be assessed via examination, as follows:

• An oral exam will take place online during Revision Week 2 (27 April - 1 May 2026) = 40%
• A written exam will take place in person during Assessment Period 2 (5 May - 5 June 2026) = 60%

Further information

This is an on-campus module. The general approach to all King’s Language Centre classes is communicative - the language is dealt with in social situations and you are encouraged to participate as much as possible. To support independent study and to encourage contact with the culture of the language you are learning, you will have access to a wide variety of materials in the Language Resources Centre (LRC). Free speaking practice sessions with a native speaker, and a wide range of workshops are offered during the academic year to enhance your learning experience.

Teaching will be delivered via weekly 2-hour tuition sessions over 20 weeks, covering two semesters. Teaching will take place in person on campus. You will be expected to spend approximately 4-6 hours per week in self-study, including homework, speaking practice, and interactive exercises.