Spanish 3 (3cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

The object of the course:
The objective is to reach language skills corresponding to level A2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

After completing this course, you can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, studies, and leisure. You can understand simple texts on familiar topics.

You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where Spanish is spoken. You can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. You can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Course competences:
The course prepares and equips you to act and work in an international and multicultural environment.

The learning objectives of the course:
You can apply basic language skills in routine communication situations. You can understand the main points of clear speech and short texts on topics that are familiar to you. You can write a short text on a familiar topic. You understand cultural differences between your home country and Hispanic countries. 

Starting level: A1.2-A2. Objective: A2-B1 (according to CEFR)

Content

Pronunciation.

Communication: familiar situations, for example describing one’s own background and life, leisure, travel, studies and student exchange, practise, work, plans, giving opinions.

Grammar: past tenses, namely the present perfect, preterite, imperfect and pluperfect.

Reading and listening comprehension: study-, leisure- and work-related texts, audios, and videos.

Cultural awareness: communication culture, customs, and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world, especially in Spain.

Materials

Oppimateriaali on digitaalisella oppimisalustalla. Tekstit, sanastot sekä rakenteet ovat tulostettavissa omaan käyttöön.

Teaching methods

This implementation is carried out in Finnish.

Exam schedules

Tentti: ti 16.6.2026 klo 8:00-20:00 (kesto noin 2h)

1. uusinta: elokuussa 2026 (sovitaan tarvittaessa)
2. uusinta: syyskuussa 2026 (sovitaan tarvittaessa)

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

Laskennallinen työmäärä kuuden viikon intensiivitoteutuksella on noin 13 tuntia/viikko.

Työmäärä toteutustavoittain: 

itsenäinen opiskelu 38h
tehtävät 35h
yhteiset verkkotapaamiset 6h
lopputentti 2h

Yhteensä 81h. Yksi opintopiste vastaa 27h opiskelijan työtä (3 x 27h = 81h).

Qualifications

Attained proficiency level A1.2 – A2.1 as per the European Framework of Reference (CEFR) https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills.

For example, completion of Spanish for beginners 1 and 2 course (altogether 10 ECTS) or high school B3 language courses 1-4, or equivalent proficiency and understanding.