
Summary
We have made this practical high-beginner's course (A1.2) better with a new curriculum. Explore the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world while taking your skills to the next level. Improve your ability to converse about a wider range of common topics in the present tense, take your first steps in conversing with past tenses, and grow your comprehension, reading and writing skills, all in the context of real-life situations. See Outline for more details.
Prerequisite: Spanish 1.
Find out if this is the right level for you with these placement tests: Spanish 1 self-placement test, Spanish 2 self-placement test.
Note: You will not be able to view the course on your Canvas Dashboard or access the materials until the course start date.
Course format: Instructional videos and interactive online materials in the Canvas course platform introduce new grammar and vocabulary and teach pronunciation, listening and reading skills. Participants should budget 3-4 hours a week to work through the workbook and the online asynchronous materials in preparation for the live online conversation groups. Participants practice speaking live with the instructor in small groups of 3-6 students in 30-minute weekly sessions. Groups will vary weekly, so participants should be available for the entire one-hour time slot. Online course materials are available one week before the first live conversation class and remain accessible for one month after the course ends.
Want to know more about learning a language online? Read Dr. Julie Dahl's blog post about our online course format.
Printable workbook (PDF) included in the price. All other materials are available through the course platform.
Sections available for summer 2022 (See Upcoming Dates for more detail):
Wednesdays, June 15–Aug. 24, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Wednesdays, June 15–Aug. 24, 6:45–7:45 p.m. CT
Thursdays, June 9–Aug. 18, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Thursdays, June 9–Aug. 18, 6:45–7:45 p.m. CT
Course Outline
Lesson 1: The pleasure of travel
Themes and communication goals
- Reserving hotel rooms
- Asking for information
- Agreeing/disagreeing
- Talking about experiences
- Apologizing
Language skills
- G-verbs
- También / tampoco
- Indirect object pronouns
- Present perfect tense
- Irregular participles
- Muy / mucho
Culture
- Mallorca
- Cuba
- Formal complaints
- Ecuador
Lesson 2: Review of Spanish 1
Lesson 3: Going for a hike
Themes and communication goals
- Clothes and colors
- Daily routines
- The weather
- Making comparisons
- Making recommendations
- Describing a process
Language skills
- Prepositions
- Saber vs. poder
- Lengthening phrases
- Otro/a
- Future with IR
Culture
- El Camino de Santiago
- El Camino Inca
- Perú
Lesson 4: Let's make plans
Themes and communication goals
- Proposing ideas
- Making plans
- Giving a definition
- Ordering in a restaurant
- Enjoying food
Language skills
- Prepositions
- Saber vs. poder
- Lengthening phrases
- Otro/a
- Future with IR
Culture
- The importance of food and friendships
- Going out to eat
- Chile
Lesson 5: My new house
Themes and communication goals
- Describing an apartment or house
- Furniture and appliances
- Talking about the past
Language skills
- Mayoría, algunos, nadie…
- Introduction past tenses
- SER and IR
Culture
- Housing in Spain
- Responding to compliments
- Argentina
Lesson 6: Let's practice and review!
Earn Continuing Education Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Instructional Hours | 35 |
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | 3.5 |
Upcoming dates (4)
Spanish 2
Location: Online
Course #: 6901-C2-LAAS-6704-23-LSA
Fee: $239 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/6901-C2-LAAS
Fee
$239
Schedule
Course runs June 9–Aug. 18, 10 live conversation sessions Thursdays, starting June 16. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 5:30–6:30 p.m. See summary for details.
Register through: June 08, 2022
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel before class start date: receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after class start date (the day materials are made available) but before the second virtual conversation session: receive an 80% refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the second virtual conversation session: no refund.
Spanish 2
Location: Online
Course #: 6901-C2-LAAS-6705-23-LSA
Fee: $239 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/6901-C2-LAAS
Fee
$239
Schedule
Course runs June 9–Aug. 18, 10 live conversation sessions Thursdays, starting June 16. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 6:45–7:45 p.m. See summary for details.
Register through: June 08, 2022
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel before class start date: receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after class start date (the day materials are made available) but before the second virtual conversation session: receive an 80% refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the second virtual conversation session: no refund.
Spanish 2
Location: Online
Course #: 6901-C2-LAAS-6706-23-LSA
Fee: $239 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/6901-C2-LAAS
Fee
$239
Schedule
Course runs June 15–Aug. 24, 10 live conversation sessions Wednesdays, starting June 22. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 5:30–6:30 p.m. See summary for details.
Register through: June 14, 2022
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel before class start date: receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after class start date (the day materials are made available) but before the second virtual conversation session: receive an 80% refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the second virtual conversation session: no refund.
Spanish 2
Location: Online
Course #: 6901-C2-LAAS-6707-23-LSA
Fee: $239 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
Register by mail: printable registration form
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/6901-C2-LAAS
Fee
$239
Schedule
Course runs June 15–Aug. 24, 10 live conversation sessions Wednesdays, starting June 22. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 6:45–7:45 p.m. See summary for details.
Register through: June 14, 2022
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel before class start date: receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after class start date (the day materials are made available) but before the second virtual conversation session: receive an 80% refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the second virtual conversation session: no refund.