3rd Language Courses

LANG1330 is an introductory course designed for undergraduate students with no prior knowledge of Spanish. Through interactive lessons and real-world communication tasks, students develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while exploring the cultures of Spain and Latin America. By the end of the course, students are expected to achieve A1.1 level proficiency (CEFR), enabling them to communicate in basic everyday situations with confidence.

Learn by communicating

Classes emphasize interaction from day one. Students actively use Spanish through pair work, conversations, games, and collaborative activities.

Explore Spain and Latin America

Discover the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world through topics such as food, traditions, festivals, music, and contemporary culture.

Small-group learning environment

Benefit from personalized feedback and frequent opportunities to speak and interact in a supportive classroom setting.

• Pop Quizzes: In-class quizzes to reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding
• Online Forums: Interactive discussions on language and cultural contents.  
• eLearning Activities: Interactive online activities that allow students to practise Spanish at their own pace.
• Oral Assessment: A short in-class conversation with the instructor
• Review Quiz: Covers grammar and vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening

• Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish
• Students interested in travel, exchange programs, or international experiences
• Students seeking to learn a new language in a supportive environment
• Students interested in the cultures of Spain and Latin America

Course Outcome

Students participate in highly interactive classes where communication is at the center of learning. Through discussions, role-plays, cultural activities, and online engagement, students progressively build confidence in using Spanish in authentic situations.

Student Testimonials

• “I enrolled in this course because I would like to talk to people around the world, and Spanish is one of the most commonly used languages besides English and Chinese, so I believe it's the best choice to learn as a third language.”
• “I'm curious about how the same alphabet such as "c" could be pronounced as "-th" in Spain but as "-c/s" in some other countries, so I want to learn more about some different possible pronunciations in Spanish with this course.”
• “This course was well-structured and interactive. I was always motivated to attend lectures and complete the homework.”
• “The lecturer made this course well-balanced. During the class, we covered important topics that helped us understand and apply basic Spanish. I appreciate that we practiced reading, listening, grammar, and communication equally. This balance boosted my confidence in Spanish. I am happy that I took this course!”