A2 Spanish

Language Course
 At TECH Technological University we constantly adapt our
language study plans in order to incorporate all governmental
and regulatory changes; we prepare you for a global society
characterized by the unstoppable expansion of new markets,
extraordinary cultural, social and linguistic diversity, innovation
and technology as a source of opportunities, immediacy and
proximity, collaboration and constant change.
We prepare you to join this new reality, by helping you
achieve linguistic mastery"

A2 Spanish
Language Course
Language: English
Course Modality: Online
Duration: 4 months
Certificate: TECH Technological University
Official Nº of hurs: 300 h.
Website: www.techtitute.com/school-of-languages/language-course/a2-spanish-course
Index
01 02 03 04
Welcome Is it Important to Obtain a What Is Level A2? Why TECH?
Language Certificate?
p. 4 p. 8 p. 12 p. 18

05 06 07 08
Features of the Intensive A2 Comparison with Other Our Methodology Course Objectives
Preparation Course Courses
p. 24 p. 28 p. 32 p. 40

09 10 11 12
Structure and Content Our Students’ Profiles The Professional Benefits of Assessment and
of the course Spanish Certification
p. 46 p. 52 p. 56 p. 58
01
Welcome
This intensive Language Course boosts the student's linguistic competencies and skills
in their to obtain the A2 level of Spanish. Following the requirements of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages, this program is the solution for those
who wish to start communicating fluently in one of the most widely spoken languages in
the world. Thanks to TECH's methodology, they will be able to achieve this goal through
continuous learning and in an online format. Thus, at the end of the syllabus, the student
will have acquired A2 level skills, enabling them to understand and engage in a simple
conversation.

¡Hola!

Presentation video
 Welcome | 05

Certify yourself in Spanish Level A2

thanks to this course endorsed by the
Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages”
 06 | Welcome

Introduction

Spanish is a simple language to learn, which allows a better understanding of other

Romance languages. As a result, many people are incorporating it as a second or third
language. In addition, international companies have noticed the relevance and power of
the Hispanic market, which has increased the search for professionals with language skills You will work on your skills with more
in Spanish. Similarly, a large number of foreign students opt for universities in countries
than 200 different activities, with the
such as Mexico, Spain or Chile to continue their studies, requiring an understanding of the
language or language certification. support of native teachers.
For these reasons, this Language Course will help the student prepare for the A2 Spanish
certification. Thus, they will be able to participate immersively in any conversation and
understand simple statements.

A 100% online Language

Course, which will help you
study and prepare you to
obtain the A2 certification
of Spanish under the CEFR.
 Welcome | 07

It is proven that learning languages

increases your intelligence. Learning
a foreign language strengthens the
brain's neural networks”
José Antonio Marina.
Philosopher, writer and teacher.

A unique and stimulating experience

Flexible and Tailored Acquire Skills and Abilities Networking

Take the best language course from With our method, you will practice and Join a large community and exchange
home, at your own pace and according to consolidate the skills required for this knowledge and experiences with students
your availability and schedule. level. from all over the world.
02
Is it Important to Obtain a
Language Certificate?
In today's competitive world, speaking other languages is a key part of our modern
culture, helping us to expand our knowledge and interact with people from other parts
of the world, which helps us to learn about the traditions of other countries, establish
friendships or conduct business.

However, simply knowing foreign languages is not enough in modern society.

Nowadays, you must have an official qualification that accredits and recognizes your
proficiency in a given language. In fact, many schools, universities and companies only
accept candidates who have an official qualification based on the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certificate? | 09

The ability to communicate effectively in

another language, and accredit it with an
official CEFR qualification, is an essential
requirement for your academic and
professional development. TECH helps you
achieve it with intensive 100% CEFR training"
 10 | Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certificate?

TECH Technological University

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is the only officially
recognized and accredited system for assessing a student's level of proficiency.
Although there are other certification systems, these come from private institutions and
are, therefore, not officially valid. The CEFR establishes a single criterion to determine
the difficulty of the courses and awards diplomas that are recognized throughout the
European Union.

At TECH Technological University we offer you the only intensive preparation course
to obtain your official certificate based 100% on the CEFR, the only official system
recognized and accepted throughout Europe.

Learn Spanish and make the most

of it by accrediting it with an official
qualification based on the CEFR.

Other private language certification systems

require students to periodically recertify their level
of proficiency. TECH's CEFR certificate gives you a
diploma for life.
 Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certificate? | 11

We work with the most comprehensive

and complete syllabus, with 45 units
per level based 100% on the Common
European Framework of Reference for
Languages”

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

03
What Is Level A2?
One of the purposes of the CEFR is to help users describe the levels of language
proficiency required by existing examinations and assessment programs in order to
facilitate comparisons between different certification systems. Therefore, these levels
are a universal scale used to unify and clarify the different language level evaluation
systems.
 What Is Level A2? | 13

In TECH’s A2 Level Language Course,

we thoroughly prepare you to obtain
your Spanish A2 language certificate"
 14 | What Is Level A2?

What are the A2 Level Skills?

Level A2 is part of the basic User Level, which is divided into two sublevels: First and Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to

01
Second Basic User Level (A1 and A2). areas of experience that are particularly relevant to them (basic
Most of the descriptors that are used in social functions are found at this level, such information about themselves and their family, shopping, places
as, for example: of interest, occupations, etc.)

Don't miss the opportunity to

certify your level of Spanish
and enroll in this high level
degree"
 What Is Level A2? | 15

Communicate in simple, everyday tasks that require only

Describe in simple terms aspects of their background and

02 simple and direct exchanges of information on familiar or

routine matters 03 environment, as well as issues related to their immediate needs
 16 | What Is Level A2?

Here you will also find descriptors on A2 level Self-Assessment Chart

how to function in social life: being
able to carry out simple transactions in
What will I be able to do after completing the course?
stores, post offices or banks; knowing
how to get simple travel information; Comprehension Speaking Writing
using public transport (buses,
trains and cabs); asking for basic Listening Comprehension Oral Interaction Written Expression
information, asking and explaining
how to get to a place and buys tickets; Š Understand sentences and Š Communicate simple and Š Write short, simple notes and
ordering and providing everyday goods the most common vocabulary routine tasks that require a messages related to their
on topics of personal interest simple and direct exchange immediate needs
and services.
(very basic personal and family of information about daily Š Write very simple personal
information, shopping, place of activities and issues letters, e.g., thanking someone
residence, employment) Š Very brief social exchanges, but for something.
Š Capture the main idea of short, usually unable to understand
clear and simple messages and enough to carry on the
notices conversation on their own

Reading Comprehension Oral Expression

TECH helps you to get Š Read very short and simple texts Š Use a series of expressions and
your qualification with Š Finding specific and predictable phrases to describe in simple
information in simple, everyday terms your family and other
this intensive, 100% people, your living conditions,
written material, such as
CEFR training" advertisements, prospectuses, your educational background, Check your level. Assess
menus, and schedules, and and your current or most recent yourself. More than 400
understanding short, simple job
multiple-choice questions
personal letters
for continuous evaluation.
 What Is Level A2? | 17

Qualitative aspects of spoken language usage for Level A2

(According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

What is expected to be achieved with this level?

Scope Interaction
Š Use structures composed of basic Š Answer questions and respond to
sentences with expressions, groups simple statements
of a few words and memorized Š Indicate when they understand
formulas, in order to communicate a conversation, but barely
limited information in simple, everyday understand enough to carry on a
situations. conversation on their own accord

Correction Coherence
Š Use some simple structures correctly, Š Link groups of words with simple
although basic systematic mistakes connectors such as "and", "but" and
are still made. "because".

Fluency
Š Make oneself understood with very
brief expressions, although pauses,
initial doubts and rephrasing very
evident.
Download and practice
vocabulary: more than 120
pages of lexical cards and
glossaries.
04
Why TECH?
At TECH we offer you the first online course based 100% on the acquisition of skills, as
established by the Council of Europe, for the teaching of foreign languages. We work with
the latest methodological approaches: the action-oriented approach and the skill-based
approach in order to prepare you for the official level certification exams. For this purpose,
we have the best native teachers and Elearning specialists, available 24/7.

We thoroughly prepare you

to obtain your A2 Spanish
certificate.
 Why TECH? | 19

Other language school diplomas are

only valid in the country of origin,
they are neither valid in Europe nor
in the rest of the world. That is why
you need a CEFR qualification from
TECH: It's valid worldwide!”
 20 | Why TECH?

What makes us unique

Mission
Our mission is to stimulate the professional and personal
development of our students, promoting their skills and
abilities so that they are able to adapt to a real and constructive
multicultural environment.

Vision
TECH's vision is to be an innovative, academically thorough
learning environment of international reference, capable of
transmitting values that inspire the transformation of language
learning to creative and socially responsible models.

Innovation and creativity

Excellence
Spirit of self-improvement
Social commitment
Exclusivity and leadership
Passion
 Why TECH? | 21

TECH Technological University

We offer you the most innovative, creative and We make it easy for you to combine your training with your
distinctive proposal in a dynamic, talented and professional and family activities in a 100% online school
internationally recognized school. that adapts to your needs.

More than 500 different learning You will have a specialized itinerary
activities, so you can learn in a practical programmed day by day.
and stimulating way.

We support you at all times thanks to an involved The most comprehensive syllabus, based 100% on the CEFR.
and committed teaching staff. Our teaching team is
native and works on the language approach in a real,
lively and dynamic context. We have the broadest and most complete
syllabus on the market: the 45 specific
TECH is the only institution that topics required by the CEFR for A2.
is committed to answering your
questions in less than 24 hours.

This is the only level exam preparation course

on the market that includes tutoring and
monitoring at no additional cost"
 22 | Why TECH?

Advantages of TECH’s A2 Spanish Language Course

Practice the skills and competencies required by the A2 Only TECH Technological University includes the complete
CEFR with guarantees. downloadable content of each unit in PDF format.

500+ different practice exercises 700+ pages of text

Use of a pedagogical approach based on Relearning.

Our A2 CEFR Language Course is the only one on the Our platform is the only one that allows you to study from
market licensed to use the Relearning methodology, your tablet, PC or Smartphone.
which enhances learning by optimizing the effort/
result ratio.

Study wherever and however you want. Problems with grammar?

300+ Downloadable and printable grammar

and lexical worksheets and glossaries
Practice with our 400+ specific grammar
and spelling activities
 Why TECH? | 23

Only TECH Technological University offers videos with the We prepare you to obtain your certificate
250 specific situations required to master the A2 CEFR.

In addition, only here you can find the A2 CEFR

objectives and skills explained in detail on video for
1,200+ continuous assessment questions,
to thoroughly prepare for your A2 Spanish certificate.
each unit.

And, in addition:

You will find more than twice as many multimedia elements as in the second most
Use of a pedagogical approach based on Relearning.
comprehensive course on the market: up to 4,500 elements.
You will be able to replay specific virtual classes in order to prepare for the CEFR A2

400+
At the end of each topic you will find a video in which a native teacher will summarize
the most important points for the A2 CEFR exam.
interactive lexical items.
You will have a structured itinerary programmed on a daily basis.

We help you with your oral expression.

TECH offers you an A2 Spanish
Language Course with the possibility

300+ pronunciation and phonetic activities.

of downloading it to study offline"
05
Features of the Intensive A2
Preparation Course
An intensive course
The A2 Spanish Language Course is an intensive program that prepares you to obtain Level A2
in Spanish according to the CEFR.

The Most Comprehensive Syllabus

We work with the most comprehensive and complete syllabus, with 45 units per level based
100% on the Common European Framework of Reference from Languages.

Accessible
Our system allows you to study without internet connection from your tablet, PC or
Smartphone.

Accredited
The only training on the market that, in addition to preparing you to pass your level test,
450+ skills
provides you with a university certificate. If you pass, you will obtain a certificate of Level A2
activities
Spanish, accredited for 300 hours.

Dedicated
TECH's A2 English Language Course is the only one on the market that is committed to 350+ ronunciation
activities
answering your questions within 24 hours and the only one that includes tutoring and
monitoring at no additional cost.
500+ training
activities
 Features of the Intensive A2 Preparation Course | 25

Study Material
After a complex production process, we transform the best content into high-quality
educational and audiovisual multimedia. We select the best syllabus and make it available to
you. Everything you need to acquire in-depth knowledge of a discipline, from A to Z. Lessons
written and selected by expert native teachers. This is the only training on the market that
includes the complete course content in downloadable format:

Complete PDF of the course: More than 400 pages make up your manual that you will be
able to continue studying after the course ends.
Grammar PDF: You will have access to more than 150 downloadable and printable grammar
worksheets to study wherever and however you want.
Lexical cards and glossaries: You will find 120 pages of lexical cards and glossaries to
download and practice your vocabulary..

Multimedia Elements
We present the contents attractively and dynamically in multimedia lessons that include audio,
200+ videos made by videos, images, diagrams, and concept maps in order to reinforce knowledge. This unique
native speakers
multimedia content presentation training system was awarded by Microsoft as a "European
Success Story".

4,500+ multimedia
elements
 26 | Features of the Intensive A2 Preparation Course

Specific Interactive Vocabulary Sections Skills-based Practice

Need to expand your vocabulary? At TECH, you can practice and learn with more than 400 If the Common Framework of Reference for Languages establishes the consolidation of a
interactive lexical items. language through the acquisition of skills, and bases its official tests on these skills, why
Training activities (includes three subsections) don't most of the online preparation courses for level certificates according to skills? At TECH
At TECH, our method focuses on repetition as the most effective way to consolidate your Technological University, you will work on all the skills established by the Common Framework
learning, the same way you learned your mother tongue. To do so, we offer you hundreds of of Reference for Languages in each of the subjects through an innovative method that is 100%
different activities for you to practice and exercise, but at the same time, have fun and stay adapted to European guidelines. In this program we work according to skills, with more than
100% active. 400 different activities in order to prepare you to obtain your official Spanish A2 certificate.
Vocabulary activities: You will have more than 400 lexical, vocabulary and sociocultural
Presentation Videos and Objectives
activities to practice and prepare this section thoroughly.
The only training program in which you will find detailed objectives and skills per unit in video
Pronunciation activities: You will find more than 300 pronunciation and phonetics activities in
format explained by a native teacher.
this course.
Grammar and spelling activities: Work on more than 450 grammar activities from a different Summary Videos of Each Unit
and innovative approach. At the end of each unit, you will find a video summary in which a native teacher will reiterate
Testing & Retesting and emphasize the most important points.

We periodically evaluate and re-evaluate your knowledge throughout the entire Spanish A2 Video Task
Language Course. Test what you know in a different way, solve our video-task!
Lesson test: After each unit, you will be able to test and consolidate what you have learned
Simulated Learning Scenarios
through more than 500 test questions.
Grammar test: Problems with grammar? Practice with our 240 specific grammar and spelling At TECH Technological University, we believe in the importance of linguistic immersion to lay
questions. the foundations of a language as well as instorytelling to favor identification and first-person
Final review test: You will work through more than 900 assessment questions to thoroughly learning. Therefore, we present you with real and everyday situations with people like you who
prepare for your level certification. will face a new language and have to overcome all different kinds of problems. In this training
Pre-test activities: In order to consolidate the concepts developed throughout the syllabus by program you will find more than 180 everyday situations, stories and video dialogues recorded
reiterating them. by experts and native speakers.
 Features of the Intensive A2 Preparation Course | 27

Specific Virtual Classes for CEFR A2

Are you ready for the exam? Our native teachers will explain to you all the tips and tricks you
can use to pass the course with total guarantee of success, as well as the subjects you need
to prepare better, the exercises that appear most frequently, mistakes to avoid, resources that
1,200+ pages of downloadable can help you in certain situations, etc. All this prepared on video for you to consult when and as
study material you wish.

24/7 Personalized Tutoring and

Monitoring

400+ lexical and

sociocultural activities
In addition:
The student will be provided with the following interaction and communication tools, which will
be combined throughout the course to obtain the desired level of skills at the level in question.
These are:
Internal messaging tools with teachers and tutors
Chat tools for written interaction
1,200+ assessment
questions Discussion forums for the development of written expression and interaction skills
Telephone assistance to resolve technical questions or incidents
Technical services contact e-mail
06
Comparison with Other Courses
Have you been trying to certify your level for years to no avail? Do you not feel ready?
Have you tried countless online courses and found they were not what you were looking
for? We invite you to discover TECH Technological University.
 Comparison with Other Courses | 29

The most complete preparation course for

the official CEFR Level A2 test. Study. Learn.
BECOME CERTIFIED"
 30 | Comparison with Other Courses

TECH Technological University in numbers

At TECH, we are so confident that

we offer the most comprehensive A2
Language Course on the market, that we
have no problem comparing ourselves to
our competitors.
 Comparison with Other Courses | 31

* Relearning Methodology p. 35 **6-month subscription price

07
Our Methodology
The TECH course is an intensive preparation program to obtain the A2 Spanish
certificate, based 100% on the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR). For this purpose, we use a method in which the student works
intensively and repeatedly on all the contents required by the CEFR, thoroughly
preparing them to pass the test.
 Our Methodology | 33

In no other course will you find pre-test

knowledge activation questions, lesson
tests, grammar tests, a final test and
specific practice of CEFR skills in each unit"
 34 | Our Methodology

The TECH Technological University method

Conventional methods of teaching a second language, such as demonstrative ...All of this is enhanced with the best 100% online
classes or mechanical exercises, slow down learning and seriously affect
student motivation, as confirmed by statistical data reflecting the failure of the
teaching methodology: Relearning...
traditional system and methodology.

TECH’s A2 English Language Course offers you a revolutionary method to

comprehensively prepare for the level certification test. Our goal is to strengthen
your skills in a changing, real and multicultural context and, thus, guarantee learning system based on repetition, which combines different elements that
your success in passing the level exam. To do so, we emulate the test through represent an evolution with respect to the simple study and performance of
constant simulations throughout the course. exercises.

The student will learn through activities, stories and real contexts, the resolution
of everyday and basic communication situations in simulated learning
environments and will face real mock exams to prepare intensively for the
level certification test. These simulations are developed using state-of-the-art
software to facilitate immersive learning.

Our school is the first in the world to combine storytelling with a 100% online TECH offers you the highest quality and
quantity in the academic landscape, with
hundreds of exercises and resources for you
to keep improving your level step by step.
 Our Methodology | 35

This methodology, at the forefront of world teaching, is Relearning Methodology

called Relearning. Our language school is the first licensed
01
to employ this successful method, having managed, in
Learning
2015 , to improve the overall satisfaction levels (teaching
from
quality, quality of materials, course structure, objectives…,) evidence
of the students who complete the courses with respect to
08 02
Competencies Relearning
the indicators of the best language courses on the market. testing from
(retesting) evidence

The overall score obtained by our learning

system is 8.01, according to the highest
07 03
international standards.
Case based
learning through Testing
storytelling

06 04
Learning
Von-Restorf
from an
Effect
expert
05
Neurocognitive
context
dependent
learning
 36 | Our Methodology

In TECH’s A2 Spanish Language Course, learning is not a linear process, but rather
a spiral (we learn–unlearn (forget) and re-learn). Therefore, we combine each of
these elements concentrically.

With this methodology we have trained more than 35,000 university graduates
with unprecedented success, in fields as diverse as Biochemistry, Genetics,
Surgery, International Law, Management Skills or Financial Markets and
Instruments. All this in a highly demanding environment, where the students
have a strong socio-economic profile and an average age of 42 years.

...with a personalized and expert-led

training itinerary...
 Our Methodology | 37

In order to facilitate tutor-student contact as much as possible, students will

have a wide range of communication possibilities, both in real time and delayed
(internal messaging, telephone answering service, discussion forums on, e-mail
contact with the technical secretary, chat and video conference).
...and all this with the best learning materials
at the forefront of technology and pedagogy…
Our system will allow you to organize your time
and learning pace, adapting it to your schedule,
and will also allow you to access the contents
from any device with an internet connection
(computer, tablet, smartphone).”

According to the latest scientific evidence in the field of neuroscience, not

only do we know how to organize information, ideas, images, memories, but
we know that the place and context where we have learned something is
fundamental for us to be able to remember it and store it in the hippocampus
and retain it in our long-term memory. In this way, and in what is called
Neurocognitive Context-Dependent Learning, the different elements of our
intensive Spanish A2 Language Course are connected with the context in which
the participant will take their certification exam in order to guarantee success
on the day of the test.
 38 | Our Methodology

Study wherever and

however you want: more Study Material

than 150 downloadable Lessons written and selected by expert native teachers,

15%
downloadable worksheets and glossaries.
and printable grammar
and lexical worksheets
and glossaries. Skills-based Practice

At TECH you will work on all the skills established by the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages.

10%
Interactive Summaries

Multimedia content including audios, videos, images, diagrams

and concept maps.

Pronunciation and Phonetics Practice

15%
At TECH we focus our method on repetition as the best way to
consolidate your learning.

10%
 Our Methodology | 39

Vocabulary and Socioculture Practice

At TECH you will find
At TECH we offer you different ways to work on vocabulary over twice as many
10%
through hundreds of interactive activities.
multimedia elements
Grammar and Spelling Practice
as in the second most
comprehensive course
10% You will work on grammar from a practical point of view, through
activities and lessons explained by native teachers. on the market: up to
4,000 elements.
Simulated Learning Scenarios

10%
Video learning situations based 100% on the CEFR.

Specific Virtual Classes for CEFR A2

TECH is the only

5%
Tips and tricks to keep in mind to pass your placement test with
total guarantee of success.
institution that
is committed to
answering your
Testing & Retesting questions in less

15% You will find practice tests in each topic as well as grammatical than 24 hours.
and lexical evaluation tests in each module.

%
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Course Objectives
The Preparation Language Course for Spanish A2 Level is designed to provide
the student with the necessary skills to pass the exam at the corresponding level.
For this, it will have a series of practical exercises, based on repetition training. In
addition, you will have at your disposal the best native teachers in this field, with
personalized attention and videos summarizing each of the topics covered.
 Course Objectives | 41

Practice and improve your skills thanks

to more than 500 exercises designed
for this Language Course”
 42 | Course Objectives
General Objectives Specific Objectives

Oral Comprehension
01
Use the language learned as a means of communication and
personal expression, both in class and in everyday situations,
whether face-to-face or virtual Understand enough to be able to deal with specific needs as
long as the speech is articulated clearly and at a slow pace
Understand sentences and expressions related to areas
of immediate priority (e.g., very basic personal and family

02 Understand, interact and express themselves simply, but

appropriately and effectively in these situations, both orally and in
information, shopping, place of residence, employment)
provided speech is articulated clearly and slowly
writing Generally identifies the topic being discussed, provided it is
conducted slowly and clearly
Capture the main idea of short, clear and simple messages

03
and statements
Approach the most relevant social aspects of everyday life Understand simple instructions on how to get from one place
situations and use the most usual forms of social relations and to another, both on foot and by public transportation
treatment
Understand and extract essential information from short
recorded passages dealing with everyday, predictable matters
and spoken slowly and clearly
04 Use the linguistic resources necessary to get by in these
situations

Written Expression
05 Strengthen the learner's initial motivation, looking for
opportunities to use the new language, including those offered by
Write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with
simple connectors such as "and", "but" and "because"
the new information and communication technologies
Write a series of simple phrases and sentences about their
family, their living conditions, their studies, their present
job or the last one they had. Write short, simple imaginary

06 Acquire tools that enable the student to assess and improve their
biographies and simple poems about people

own learning and use of the language

 Course Objectives | 43

Reading Comprehension Oral Expression

Understand short, simple texts on everyday matters if they Give a simple description or presentation of people, living or working
contain very frequent, everyday or work-related vocabulary. conditions, daily activities, likes and dislikes in a short list of simple
Understand short and simple texts containing very frequent phrases and sentences.
vocabulary, including a good part of internationally shared
vocabulary terms. Tell stories or describe something through a simple relationship
of elements. Describe everyday aspects of their environment; for
Understand basic types of commonly used letters and faxes
example, people, places, a work or study experience. Give brief
(forms, orders, confirmation letters, etc.) on everyday topics.
and basic descriptions of events and activities. Describe plans
Understand short and simple personal letters. and appointments, customs, usual or past activities and personal
Find specific and predictable information in everyday written experiences.
material, such as advertisements, prospectuses, restaurant
menus or menus, listings, and schedules. Use simple, descriptive language to make brief statements about
objects and possessions and to make comparisons. Explain what they
Locate specific information in listings and isolate the required
information (e.g., knows how to use the "Yellow Pages" to like and dislike about something.
search for a service or a business). Deliver rehearsed, very brief statements of predictable, learned
Understand signs and signals found in public places, such content that are intelligible to listeners who are willing to concentrate
as streets, restaurants, train stations, and workplaces, e.g.,
directions to a location, instructions and hazard warnings. Deliver brief, rehearsed presentations on topics that are of
importance in everyday life and briefly offer reasons and
Identify specific information in simple written material, such
explanations for expressing certain opinions, plans, and actions
as letters, catalogs and short newspaper articles describing
specific events. Answer a limited number of questions with immediate and simple
Understand rules that are expressed at a simple level of answers
language.
Understand simple instructions for frequently used appliances,
such as a public telephone.
Identify the main idea of television news reporting events,
accidents, etc., when there is visual support to complement
the discourse.
Know when TV news has changed topics and get an idea of the
main content.
 44 | Course Objectives

Specific Objectives

Sociocultural and Sociolinguistic Competence Linguistic Competence

Learn the sociocultural aspects and social conventions that have the greatest impact on Achieve a sufficient repertoire of linguistic exponents for the functions of the level and use
daily life, as well as those related to one's own field, in order to translate them into behavior correctly the "formulas" and structures learned
and communication
In language construction, achieving limited control, with the possible systematic errors of the
Recognize and use the most common forms of greeting, courtesy, and treatment. Use, level
in general, a standard language register of basic but careful formality and informality.
Pronounce clearly and understandably, even if a foreign accent is evident
Recognize some very frequent colloquial expressions, as well as elementary cultural
references related to everyday life Write with correct spelling the common language worked on
Understand gestures, behaviors and values that are different from one's own that underlie
the most obvious, everyday socio-cultural aspects
 Course Objectives | 45

Did you know?

To consolidate all these skills, you will have Communicative competence is not merely limited to the knowledge and ability to use the
access to more than 400 lexical, vocabulary linguistic code, but has other broader dimensions, which place it in direct relation with other
competences such as information processing and digital competence, learning to learn, social
and sociocultural activities” and civic competence, or cultural and artistic competence.
This implies a cultural immersion that is only possible to recreate in the online format through
simulated scenarios, storytelling, videos and real situations.

Only TECH offers videos with the 180 specific situations

required to master the CEFR A2.
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Course Structure and
Content
The syllabus of this Language Course is designed for students to develop their Spanish
language skills. Therefore, it follows a simple but effective approach: constant practice and
innovative content. In this way, you will be able to communicate in this language, making
personal presentations, requesting an item at the supermarket or identifying the main idea
in the television news.
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Where, When and How is it Taught?

This course takes place over 4 months and is divided into 12 content
modules. It can be done completely online, including attending the
different sessions and tutorials.

This is the only intensive program in

existence that is totally focused on
obtaining the CEFR Level A2. Don't
wait any longer, sign up now"
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Module 1. People and their Surroundings Module 2. Healthy Eating and Lifestyle
1.1. It's my Birthday Today 2.1. Let's Go to the Doctor
1.2. How Are You Feeling? 2.2. My Mother is a Vegetarian
1.3. I Love that Hairstyle 2.3. Shall We Go Out or Have Dinner at Home?
1.4. I'm Getting Old 2.4. Tomorrow I Will Start Going to the Gym

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Greetings and Farewells Introduce new people or provide a simple description of them and daily activities
Introductions Describe family and living conditions
Introduce new people or provide a simple description of them Describe daily actions
Understand sentences and expressions related to areas of immediate priority. Share experiences
Exchange personal information Express intentions
Establish social contact: greetings and farewells Find specific and predictable information
Ask for and provide personal information Express state of health and physical sensations
Express improvements or worsening of health or moods
React to the feelings of others
Expressing physical states and ailments, describing symptoms, giving advice

Module 3. Do you Study or Work? Module 4. Weekends

3.1. I Teach Spanish 4.1. We Have to Do the Shopping
3.2. In the Library 4.2. Visiting the City
3.3. A Work Meeting 4.3. On a Trip
3.4. Retirement 4.4. Booking Tickets

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Write simple poems about people Explain what they like and dislike about something.
Control classroom discourse Find specific and predictable information in everyday written material
Conduct interviews and be interviewed Use simple, everyday politeness formulas
Express interests, commitments and difficulties Order and offer food in a restaurant
Select, organize and present information Describe foods and express tastes
Understand work-related phrases and expressions Compare and assess
Describe current or most recent jobs Express their tastes and preferences
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Module 5. Where Do You Live? Module 6. Vacations

5.1. I Want to Move House 6.1. At the Travel Agency
5.2. It’s Your Turn to Do the Washing Up 6.2. Packing our Bags
5.3. Call the Fire Department! 6.3. Breakfast Included
6.4. Tour Guide

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Describe everyday aspects of their environment Make brief statements about objects and possessions
Understand simple instructions on how to get from place to place Make comparisons
Understand signs and signals found in public places Describe daily actions
Order and offer everyday goods and services Request, search, select and provide information
Ask for and give directions to a place Find places Describe and make comparisons about their environment
Obtain information and manage easy transactions in public services

Module 7. Travel and Transport Module 8. Media

7.1. Flying to an Island 8.1. I've Received a Letter
7.2. A Boat Trip 8.2. I Hate Advertising
7.3. I've Missed the Train 8.3. A Computer Virus
7.4. A Flat Tire 8.4. My Favorite Program

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Give a simple description or presentation of tastes and preferences Write short and simple imaginary biographies
Describe plans and appointments Identify the main idea of television news
Invitations and suggestions Provide feedback on problems
Exchange opinions Value facts, people, services and events
Describe places and monuments Exchange ideas and information
Get simple travel information
Ask for and give directions to a place and buy tickets
Discuss future and possible actions
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Module 9. Art and Culture Module 10. Government, Politics and Society
9.1. We’re Going to the Theater 10.1. Electoral Campaign
9.2. Tell Me a Story 10.2. A Military Parade
9.3. Monuments and Museums 10.3. Before the Judge
9.4. I Want to Play in an Orchestra

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Discuss known socio-cultural aspects Explain what they like and dislike about something
Give a simple description or presentation of living conditions Understand and extract essential information from short recorded passages
Describe habits and regular activities Narrate real or invented facts
Exchange ideas and information Selecting information, describe, locate, manage
Ask and answer questions about customs and actions of daily life Express where and when something happens. Connect actions in the present, past and
Invite, congratulate and value facts, people, services and events future

Module 11. Economics and Finance Module 12. Geography and Nature
11.1. Payment Methods 12.1. At the Botanical Garden
11.2. Setting Up a Business 12.2. The Weather Report
11.3. The Customer is Always Right 12.3. A Map of My Region
12.4. A New Pet

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Understand phrases and expressions related to shopping Know the climate at different times and in different countries
Use simple, everyday politeness formulas Describe changes in nature
Express tastes and preferences Understand alternative energy sources
Ask for and offer things
Perform simple transactions in stores
Give and receive information related to quantities, numbers, prices, etc.
Make simple purchases by saying what you want and asking for the price
Express preferences, agreement/disagreement Compare
TECH has the broadest and most
complete syllabus on the market, made
up of the 45 specific topics required by
the CEFR for Level A2 of Spanish"
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"To be able to continue my studies at a university in Mexico has become my goal.

Therefore, I saw that it was essential to improve my level of Spanish. Thanks to this
Language Course and the constant support from the teaching staff I have been able
to prepare myself to obtain my A2 certification. I liked the experience very much,
I recommend it to all those who are looking for a fast user-friendly method"

Ana Bernard
Student from France

"My company has started to expand into the Hispanic market, so improving my Spanish
has become a goal. When I found this Language Course I was surprised at how easy and
simple the language is. I am now at Level B2, eager to continue improving and learning
about the Spanish culture"

Paul Smith
Marketing Manager in an English company
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Our Students’ Profiles
We know that learning a language isn’t easy. Many of us have tried, and failed, for years
to consolidate our knowledge and acquire the skills required to obtain qualifications
that demonstrate what we have learned. Level exams are complex tests that must be
prepared thoroughly and with good expert guidance.
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Many of our students have come from

other preparation methods that have led
to loss of motivation. At TECH , 9 out of
10 students recommend us”
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Years of unsuccessful attempts to learn the language Courses taken before enrolling on ours

-1 year 10%

5+ years 25%
None 20%

More than 1 45%

years on
1 - 3 years 35% average At least 1 35%

3 - 5 years 30%

Don't lose motivation!

TECH includes a personalized
monitoring and tutoring service.
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Interest in learning the language

Personal 42% 58% Professional

IT skills

Advanced 10 %

Intermediate 30 %

Basic 60 %

80% of our students pass the official A2 level exam.

Thanks to our performance measurement

tool you will be able to track your progress
at all times"
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The Professional Benefits of
Spanish
Spanish is the second most widely spoken native language in the world, behind Mandarin
Chinese and ahead of English and Hindi/Urdu. Recent forecasts show that English,
Spanish and Chinese are inevitably the three languages of international communication
for the 21st century.

It is spoken in Spain, the Caribbean Islands (Cuba and Puerto Rico), the Dominican
Republic, North America (Mexico), Central America (Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador,
Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama) and South America (Colombia,
Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador). Spanish is
also the second most widely spoken language in the United States.

The Spanish-speaking population represents one of the fastest growing segments in

the world, especially in the United States. The Spanish-speaking segment constitutes
a huge community that shares products, services and culture, offering businesses
and institutions a truly unique growth opportunity.

In addition, studying Spanish opens many doors at the professional level. Many
countries have Spanish as an official language, so there are many jobs in which this
can be a fundamental factor.
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The Spanish powerhouse is in its infancy as

to what will happen in the future. The Spanish
will make Simón Bolívar's impossible dream of
uniting all America a reality"
Eduardo Lago, director of the Cervantes Institute in New York
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Assessment
and Certification
The main evaluation objective of TECH’S assessment is that students consolidate what
they have learned and are aware of their progress. That is why, after completing each
block, the student is shown a results report that visually indicates the skills that they
should reinforce in the online classes.

TECH'S A2 Language Course is the only

one that also awards you with a university
certificate”
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Spanish A2 training course evaluation tests

The assimilation of the contents is constantly and progressively evaluated. To do
so, the student must pass an automatically corrected evaluation test at the end
of each module and a final test that covers all the contents of the level.

Its main objective is for the student to consolidate what they have learned and to
be aware of their progress, for this reason, after the evaluation test is completed,
the student is shown a report of the results.

Only TECH Technological University

will award students, upon successful
completion of the course, a university
certificate"
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Training course evaluation criteria

Communicative effectiveness: comprehensibility, fulfillment of expected functions,
accuracy, sociolinguistic appropriateness.
If you pass our course, you will obtain an A2
Interactive and speaking skills: responsiveness and cooperation, coherence of
ideas, organization, relevant and sufficient development. Spanish language qualification from TECH.
Use of language: linguistic resources, formal elements of cohesion and fluency.

Formal correction: grammar, discourse cohesion, vocabulary and pronunciation.

The diploma, which indicates successful completion of the course, will state the
language studied and the level passed, according to the Common European Framework
of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The diploma issued by TECH Technological University only provides "pass" or "fail" as
grading options, and does not express a numerical grade. Before receiving the diploma,
you will be emailed a form to verify your data.

The CEFR A2 Spanish Language

Course is an intensive course
lasting a maximum of 4 months.
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Certification
At the end of the course the student will receive a certificate of recognition that
confirms that they are prepared to obtain official certification for this level.
A2 Spanish
Language Course
Language: English
Course Modality: Online
Duration: 4 months
Certificate: TECH Technological University
Official Nº of hours: 300 h.
A2 Spanish
Language Course