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Diploma in Spanish Language
About Diploma in Spanish Language
Spanish, or Español, is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with over 500 million native speakers across more than 20 countries. It is the official language of Spain and most Latin American nations. It is also an important second language in the United States. Globally, it is the second most spoken native language and the third most used language on the internet.
The Diploma in Spanish Language at Dunster Business School is an intermediate-level program designed for individuals who wish to enhance their Spanish language skills beyond the basics. The diploma provides a comprehensive study of the Spanish language, focusing on fluency and cultural competence, preparing students for real-world communication.
The levels offered in the Spanish language program are-
- Beginner Level (A1-A2)
- Intermediate Level (B1-B2)
- Advanced Level (C1-C2)
Level
Diploma
Duration
192 Hours
Delivery Mode
Online
Key Highlights
- The program is designed to cater to absolute beginners, as well as those with basic knowledge looking to enhance their skills.
- Focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish.
- The online learning option allows students to study remotely at their own pace, making it accessible from anywhere.
- Courses are taught by native Spanish-speaking instructors with expertise in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
- Use of state-of-the-art language labs and interactive digital resources to enhance learning.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish, including fluency in various professional and social contexts.
- Write structured essays, reports, and emails in Spanish, showcasing the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
- Understand Spanish culture, including traditions, literature, history, and media, enabling students to engage meaningfully with native speakers.
- Show advanced comprehension of Spanish texts, including newspapers, books, and academic articles.
- Have the ability to understand and contribute to complex conversations on topics such as business, politics, and culture.
Career Path
The diploma in Spanish Language opens up various career opportunities, particularly in industries where knowledge of Spanish is an asset. Here are some potential career opportunities:
1. International Business: Engage with Spanish-speaking clients, suppliers, and partners.
2. Translation and Interpretation: Provide translation services for legal, business, and literary texts.
3. Education: Teach Spanish at intermediate levels or tutor students.
4. Tourism and Hospitality: Work as a tour guide, hotel manager, or customer service representative in Spanish-speaking regions.
5. Media and Journalism: Contribute to Spanish-language media and work in roles that require bilingual communication.
6. Diplomatic Services: Serve as an interpreter for government agencies.
Curriculum
The diploma in Spanish Language includes comprehensive modules designed to enhance proficiency in the four key skills of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Introduction
- Introduction to the Spanish speaking countries and impact of Spanish in the professional world
- Alphabet
- Greetings and Goodbyes
Description
- Definite and Indefinite articles
- Verbs
- Adjectives
Present Indicative
Verb Ser
- Weather [ muy/mucho/muchas/muchos]
What do you prefer?
My family [mi/mis/tu/tus/su/sus]
Irregular verbs [Querer/tener/poder/decir/ir]
Your Friends Are My Friends
- Gustar verb
Ropas [es parece, muy, bastante, un poco]
Habits
- Reflexive verbs
- Adverb of Frequency
- [ Habits ]
Time [Ask and tell time]
Food
- Food
Ask questions regarding food and different dishes
The ideal neighbourhood
- Describe your city or village
- Directions
Take opinions and express needs
- Estar
Exam Preparation
- Reading comprehension
- Writing a para
- Listening
- Speaking
Recap
- Revisiion
Comparison of Animals & People Using Adjectives
- Advanced Adjective
- Formación de comparativo
Comparison of Places using Adjectives
Advanced Adjective
- Formación de comparativo
Present continuous tense
- Grammar exercises
- Modal verbs deber, tener que, and hay que
The verb gustar and other verbs
- Sentence structure of el verbo gustar
- Exercise on the mentioned verbs
Express your likes and dislikes of food items
- Sentence structure of el verbo gustar, Conversation in the restaurant.
Irregular verbs
Reading comprehension
- Writing comprehension
La palabra ‘se’
Differnt usage of the word ‘se’
Writing using the word ‘se’
- Speaking
Pretérito Indefinido
- Conjugation
- Exercises on regular verbs in Pretérito Indefinido
- Speaking
Pretérito Indefinido
- Conjugation
- Exercises on irregular verbs in Pretérito Indefinido
- Speaking
Pretérito Indefinido
- Conjugation
- Exercises on reflexive verbs in Pretérito Indefinido
- Speaking
Pretérito Imperfecto
- Conjugation
- Exercises on regular verbs in Pretérito Imperfecto
- Speaking
DELE
- Reading
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
Recap
- Revisiion
Pretérito pluscuamperfecto
- Conjugation
- Reading
Pretérito pluscuamperfecto
Conjugation
- Reading
Reading Comprehension
- Reading
Futuro Simple
- Conjugation and Grammar exercises
Futuro Simple
- Writing
Difference between ir+a+infinitivo and futuro simple
- Grammar exercises
Reading Comprehension
- Reading
Pretérito pluscuamperfecto
- Conjugation
Imperativo
Exercises
Presente de subjuntivo
- Conjugatioon
Presente de subjuntivo
- Exercises
Direction
- Reading and exercises
At the hospital
- Reading and exercises
Suggestions / Recommendation
- Reading and exercises
Imperativo or Subjuntivo
- Reading and exercises
Listening
- Listening
Reading
Reading
Writing
- Writing
DELE
- Reading
DELE
- Speaking
Revision of B1
- Grammar exercises
Revision of B1
- Grammar exercises
Pretérito pluscuamperfecto
Reading
Imperativo
- Grammar exercises
Subjuntivo
- Grammar exercises
Estaba + gerundio
- Grammar exercises
Reading Comprehension
- Reading and answering the questions
Condicional
Grammar exercises
Reading and writing
Pretérito Imperfecto de Subjuntivo
- Students learn the conjugation of pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo
- Grammar exercises
Pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo
Grammar exercises
Pretérito imperfecto
- Grammar exercises
Reading Comprehension
- Reading and answering the questions
Estaba + gerundio
- Grammar exercises
Reading Comprehension
- Reading and answering the questions
Los verbos llevar, tener, ir y hacer
Grammar exercises
Reading and writing opinions about the places
- Reading and writing
Listening
Listening
Citas de famosos
- Reading and writing
DELE
- Reading, Listening and Speaking
DELE
- Writing
Revision
- Grammar topics such as Pretérito pluscuamperfecto, Imperativo, Subjuntivo, Pretérito Imperfecto de Subjuntivo, and Condicional
Cantidades de tiempo
- Verbs such as llevar, desde que, desde hace
- Express the duration while mentioning about the incidents in your life
Reading Comprehension
Advanced vocabulary and grammar
- Questions on the text
Me siente mal
- Vocabularies related to illness and medicines
- Verbs such as doler, sentirse, tener, tomar, y etc.
Going to doctor
- Vocabularies related to illness and medicines
- Verbs such as doler, sentirse, tener, tomar, y etc.
Reservation
- Vocabularies related to accommodation
- Verbs related to booking hotels
Complaining
- Vocabularies related to facilities of a living place
- Verbs related to complaining
Listening Comprehension
- Understand the advanced vocabulary by listening to audio file
- Answer the questions after listening to the audio file
Writing Comprehension
- Understand the instructions for writing tasks provided by the instructor
- Write the text using advanced grammar structure and vocabulary
La comida
Learn ingredients of the Spanish food
- Learn recipes for Spanish food
The media
- Learn about Spanish serials or movies
- Express your opinion about Spanish serials or movies
Social issues
- Learn about social issues such as pollution, environmental issues and issues related to people
- Express the solution for the social issues
Career
- Learn about different job profiles in Spanish
- Learn about responsibilities of the each profile
Writing Comprehension
- Learn phrasal verbs and write about ga iven topic
- Write about the given topic
Para y por
- Learn the difference between por y para
Writing Comprehension
- Learn phrasal verbs and write about a given topic
- Write about the given topic
Reading Comprehension
Advanced vocabulary and grammar
- Questions on the text
Ordenar las ideas
- Learn how to order the ideas while writing and speaking
- Learn vocabulary related to ordering the ideas
Expresar acuerdo y desacuerdo
- Learn how to agree and disagree with someone while communicating in Spanish
Writing Comprehension
- Learn vocabularies related to social issues
- Write about the social situation of our nation
Writing Comprehension
- Learn phrasal verbs and write about ga iven topic
- Write about the given topic
Speaking
- Learn vocabularies related to social issues
- Speak about the social situation of our nation
Introduction
- Verbs such as llevar, desde que, and desde hace
- At the hospital
- Reservation at the hotel
- Complaining about the facilities in the hotel
Introduction
- Difference between para y por
- How to order the ideas
- How to express agreement and disagreement
El dinero y el trabajo
Vocabularies related to job and money
- Express your thoughts on employment and economic problems
El dinero y el trabajo
- Vocabularies related to job and money
- Express your thoughts on employment and economic problems
La carta oficial
- Introduction of different forms of official letters
- Write an official letter in Spanish
Una cita
- Vocabularies related to job appointments over the phone
- Express your thoughts related to your work environment in the meeting
La dependencia
- Vocabularies related to drugs and social situations
- Express the issues on drugs among youngsters
La vida sana
- Vocabularies related to health issues
- Express your thoughts ona healthy life
La carta personal
- Read the sample personal letters
- Write the personal letter referring to sample letters
Listening Comprehension
- Understand the advanced vocabulary listening to audio file
- Answer the questions after listening to the audio file
Speaking
- Learn vocabulary related to issues at work
- Speak about the issues at the workplace
Direct and indirect Speech
- Learn different grammar structures of direct and indirect speech
- Change direct speech to indirect speech
Direct and indirect Speech
- Learn different grammar structures of direct and indirect speech
- Change direct speech to indirect speech
Reading Comprehension
- Advanced vocabulary and grammar
- Questions on the text
Writing Comprehension
- Understand the instructions for writing tasks provided by the instructor
- Write the text using advanced grammar structure and vocabular
Pedir y dar consejos
- Learn to express your problems and ask for help
- Learn to advise others
El pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo
- Learn to express using el pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo
- Learn different conjugation of el pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo
El pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo
- Learn to express using el pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo
- Learn different conjugation of el pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo
El futuro perfecto de indicativo
- Learn to express using el futuro perfecto de indicativo
- Learn different conjugations of el futuro perfecto de indicativo
El futuro perfecto de indicativo
Learn to express using el futuro perfecto de indicativo
- Learn different conjugations of el futuro perfecto de
- indicativo
Expresar opiniones and argumentar
- Learn grammar structure to express opinions
- Express your arguments on an issue
Listening Comprehension
- Understand the advanced vocabulary by listening to audio file
- Answer the questions after listening to the audio file
Writing Comprehension
- Understand the instructions for writing task provided by the instructor
- Write the text using advanced grammar structure and vocabulary
Speaking
- Learn vocabularies to express your opinions
- Speak about a given topic
Reading Comprehension
- Advanced vocabulary and grammar
- Questions on the text
Certification
Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn during the Diploma in Spanish Language program?
The program covers advanced grammar, vocabulary expansion, reading comprehension, writing skills, conversation practice, and cultural studies. You will also be introduced to business Spanish and professional communication.
How can I apply for the Diploma in Spanish Language?
You can apply through the website of Dunster Business School.
Is the program available online?
Yes, the Diploma in Spanish Language is available online at Dunster Business School
Do I need to purchase any specific materials for the program?
You will get access to the Learning Management System which will provide you with all the learning material along with question banks, practice exams, and class recordings.