There are 2 modules in the programme:

Code	Title	Hour	Session
340431	Basic Spanish 1	65 hours	22 sessions
340432	Basic Spanish 2	65 hours	22 sessions

There are 2 modules in the programme:

Basic Spanish 1 (65 hours)
This course is designed for students without prior knowledge of Spanish. Participants will learn the essence of pronunciation and its relationship with the writing system. They will start to develop the basic Spanish grammar structures and will be able to explore the basic features of the Spanish language.
The following content will be covered:
a. Greetings, introducing oneself and others, exchanging basic personal information and details
b. Telling the numbers
c. Talking about family and occupations
d. Describing people and places
e. Describing one’s home and the furniture
f. Describing the cities and its geographical location
g. Introducing cultural socio-cultural behaviours, and other cultural aspects
Level: A1.1

Basic Spanish 2 (65 hours)
This course aims to enhance communication skills in various everyday situations, by further expanding and consolidating the understanding of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Students will further develop the Spanish grammar structures and will be able to explore the linguistic features of the Spanish language for the preparation of the DELE examination.
The following content will be covered:
a. Talking about free time activities
b. Telling date and time
c. Giving simple opinions to people
d. Shopping for clothes
e. Talking about food
f. Preparing for the DELE (A1) examination
Level: A1.2

Each module lasts for 6 months. Normally students will complete Basic Spanish 1 to 2 in 15 months.

On the other hand, you may also continue with the next module in a later term as long as you can complete the entire programme within 3 years (starting from the commencement date of Basic Spanish 1).

The instructor will provide the name of the textbook in the first class and students are required to purchase the textbook for the course. It is not included in the course fee.

All applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis; no transfer to a different class will be approved.

For new applicants, please fill out the application form and send to us together with

- $150 application fee (non-refundable); and

- the tuition fee of Basic Spanish 1

and send your application to Languages Programme Team, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong.

The processing time of an application is about 14 working days. The school will notify the applicants of the results by email.

To qualify for the award of Certificate in Basic Spanish, students are required to:

1. have an attendance rate of 70% or above in each module; and

2. have passed the assessments of each module.

1. CEF Reimbursable Course Information
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 2).

CEF Reimbursable Course Title: Certificate in Basic Spanish
CEF Reimbursable Course Code: 38C153991

Note: only eligible applicant who has successful completed the entire programme can apply for reimbursement of course fees. Students who have completed only one of the two modules (e.g. have completed Basic Spanish 1 only) is NOT eligible for the application for reimbursement.

2. Benchmark Test Requirements:

Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE): A1
Applicant should submit the claim for reimbursement of the benchmark test fee with the claim for the tuition fee of the Certificate in Basic Spanish.

For other details about benchmark tests, please refer to CEF website

3. Application and Reimbursement Procedures

Please refer to Information on Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

Basic Spanish timetable