The Spanish C1 course is designed for advanced learners aiming to achieve near-fluent proficiency. Over 45 hours, you’ll refine your grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills, enabling you to engage in complex conversations and understand high-level texts. By the end of the course, you’ll communicate confidently in both professional and social contexts.
Yes, the C1 course is designed for learners who have completed the B2 level or have an advanced understanding of Spanish. If you're confident with intermediate-level grammar, vocabulary, and communication, you're ready for C1. A placement test can also help determine if this course is right for you.
Upon completing the C1 course, you will be able to:
- Understand and discuss complex topics with ease in both professional and casual settings.
- Express yourself fluently and naturally in Spanish, using advanced grammar and vocabulary.
- Understand authentic materials like news reports, documentaries, and literary texts.
- Write coherent essays, formal reports, and business correspondence at an advanced level.
- Analyze cultural, social, and political issues in-depth, using appropriate terminology.
The course is divided into 45 lessons, each focusing on one key area:
- Grammar: Advanced concepts like the subjunctive in complex structures, conditional clauses, and passive voice.
- Fluent Communication: Activities designed to enhance conversation skills, such as debates, discussions, and roleplays.
- Vocabulary Expansion: Learning specialized vocabulary for topics like business, politics, technology, and literature.
- Reading & Listening Comprehension: Developing the ability to understand authentic materials, such as news articles, literary texts, and political debates.
- Writing: Focus on crafting formal essays, reports, and business letters.
Speaking practice is a major focus of this course. You'll engage in debates, roleplays, and discussions on complex topics, practicing fluency and accuracy. You will receive personalized feedback on your speaking, pronunciation, and grammar throughout the course.
Your progress will be assessed through:
- Regular quizzes on grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension.
- Speaking assessments, such as roleplays and debates, where you will be evaluated on fluency, accuracy, and pronunciation.
- Writing tasks, including essays and formal reports, to assess clarity, structure, and use of advanced language.
- A final exam, including both a written and speaking component, to test your overall proficiency at the C1 level.
Yes, for optimal progress, we recommend spending 1-2 hours per week outside of class to review lessons, complete exercises, and practice speaking or writing. This will help reinforce the material and ensure you're ready for the next lesson.
Yes, by the end of the course, you will be able to understand native speakers in various contexts, including news broadcasts, political debates, literary works, and fast-paced conversations. You'll also be able to handle regional accents and dialects.
Yes, this course will prepare you for official C1 exams, like the DELE C1, by developing your grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills to meet the required proficiency standards. We recommend practicing for the exam after completing the course with additional mock tests and materials.
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, showing that you have achieved C1-level proficiency in Spanish. This certificate can be useful for academic or professional purposes.
The C1 course focuses on:
- Mastering complex grammar structures, such as advanced subjunctive usage, relative clauses, and conditional sentences.
- Expanding vocabulary in specialized areas like business, law, technology, and politics.
- Engaging in advanced conversations and discussions on deep, abstract topics like global issues, social problems, and philosophy.
- Understanding and analyzing authentic materials such as literary works, academic texts, and political speeches.
Fluency is a continuous process, and while the C1 course significantly improves your ability to communicate with native speakers, ongoing practice and exposure are essential. After completing the course, you’ll have a strong foundation to communicate at a near-fluent level, but continuing to interact with native speakers and immerse yourself in the language will help solidify your fluency.
You will need a recommended textbook or learning resources as specified by the instructor. You'll also require a notebook for note-taking, access to online materials for assignments, and a computer/smartphone to access recordings, videos, and exercises. Additional resources like Spanish films, news articles, and podcasts are recommended for supplementary practice.
Absolutely! This course is perfect for professionals who need to use Spanish in formal settings like business, healthcare, education, and law, as well as for travelers who want to engage in advanced conversations during extended stays in Spanish-speaking countries.
If you miss a class, you can access lesson recordings and study materials. We recommend catching up on the material and completing any homework assignments. If needed, you can ask the instructor for personalized guidance to ensure you stay on track.
The C1 course consists of 45 one-hour lessons. We recommend dedicating 1-2 hours per week for practice outside of class to reinforce the material, especially for speaking and writing exercises. This will help you get the most out of the course.
Yes! This course includes a focus on listening to authentic materials, such as interviews, debates, and news broadcasts, and improves your ability to understand native speakers in various contexts, both formal and informal.
Features
- Mastery of Complex Grammar: Deepen your understanding of advanced grammar topics, such as conditional clauses, subjunctive in complex contexts, and advanced verb tenses.
- Fluent Communication: Engage in high-level conversations on diverse topics, enhancing your ability to express nuanced opinions and arguments.
- Cultural Competence: Explore the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries, gaining insights into regional dialects, traditions, and customs.
- Advanced Reading & Listening: Comprehend authentic materials like literary works, news reports, and podcasts with ease, improving your listening and reading skills.
- Professional Writing Skills: Perfect your ability to write formal reports, essays, and correspondence in a clear, structured, and sophisticated manner.
Target audiences
- Advanced Learners: Individuals who have completed the B2 level or have an advanced understanding of Spanish and wish to achieve near-fluency.
- Professionals: Those looking to use Spanish in professional settings, including business, law, and healthcare, and aiming to improve their written and spoken communication skills.
- Students & Researchers: Learners in academic or research fields who need a deeper understanding of Spanish for research, thesis writing, or lectures.
- Travel Enthusiasts & Expats: Those planning to live, work, or travel long-term in Spanish-speaking countries, seeking to understand regional dialects and engage in meaningful conversations.
- Language Enthusiasts: Passionate learners aiming for fluent communication and cultural integration, seeking to master complex language structures and deepen their Spanish proficiency.