The Catalan B2 Course (Self-study) This presents a unique opportunity to enhance your language skills in a context where proficiency in Catalan is becoming increasingly important. In a constantly evolving workplace, the demand for professionals who speak Catalan has grown significantly, particularly in sectors such as the education, health and administration public. This course will not only enable you to improve your oral and written comprehension, but it will also strengthen your communication skills, which are key to interacting effectively in a range of everyday and professional situations. Through a dynamic and accessible approach, we offer you the chance to learn at your own pace, providing you with access to high-quality materials that will prepare you for the challenges of the the current labour market. Become a more competitive candidate and open the door to new opportunities in an increasingly globalised world. Sign up and discover the potential of Catalan!
Intensive Catalan B2. Official CEFR Level
Catalan
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding and analysing spoken conversations on presentations and celebrations in Catalan.
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Read and write descriptions and invitations using appropriate vocabulary in Catalan.
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Apply the following correctly: grammatical rules regarding syllables, articles and pronouns in speech.
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Expressing opinions and giving instructions clearly and effectively in everyday situations.
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Produce written communications formal and informal, such as messages and letters, in Catalan.
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Interpret and produce texts relating to the press and news, using specific vocabulary.
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Take part in spoken conversations, such as interviews and telephone enquiries, fluently and coherently.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. I’m so pleased to see you – it’s been ages since I last saw you!
1. Listening comprehension. Presentations
2. Reading comprehension. Descriptions
3. Grammar. Syllables
4. Spelling rules
5. Spoken expression. Giving instructions
6. Written expression. Informal messages
TEACHING UNIT 2. Happy birthday!
1. Listening comprehension. Celebrations
2. Reading comprehension. Invitations
3. Grammar. Articles and demonstratives
4. Grammar. Nouns and adjectives
5. Speaking. Asking for and giving information
6. Written expression. Formal messages
TEACHING UNIT 3. Holidays at last!
1. Listening comprehension. Announcements
2. Reading comprehension. Tourist guide
3. Grammar. Possessive and interrogative pronouns
4. Quantifiers
5. Spoken English. Dealing with telephone enquiries
6. Written expression. Printed forms
TEACHING UNIT 4. Have you heard the news?
1. Listening comprehension. News
2. Reading comprehension. Print media
3. Grammar. Prepositions and adverbs
4. Weak pronouns
5. Spoken expression. Expressing an opinion
6. Written expression. Articles
TEACHING UNIT 5. Time to get to work!
1. Listening comprehension. Job interview
2. Reading comprehension. Cover letter
3. Grammar. Relative pronouns and conjunctions
4. Regular and irregular verbs
5. Oral expression. Video CV
6. Written expression. Office communications