The student’s stylistic abilities are expanded by means of the composition of different texts, whereby he/she becomes familiar with diverse textual types and structures. Participants improve their speaking abilities by means of the presentation of reports. In the realm of reading comprehension, more demanding texts with socio-cultural information and basic literary pieces are used.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
follow the main content of specific and abstract topics and obtain relevant information from them (i.e. radio broadcasts)ç
understand a wide range of texts, both shorter simple texts (such as advertisements) and longer, more complex factual texts, commentaries and reports.
express themselves clearly and in a structured way in writing on the subject of complex matters and also correct mistakes in texts written by other people.
give clearly structured oral comments on general subjects and topics.
take an active part in discussions on subjects they know about, taking up a position and presenting their own point of view.