The objective of this course is to assure the student be able to understand the main points of a clear standard speech on topics that are familiar to him/her; he/she will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise when traveling in an area where the language of study is spoken; he/she will be able to write simply connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest to him/her; the student will also be able to describe difficulties, experiences, events, desires and wishes, as well as justify briefly his/her opinions. By the end of this course students can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters.