Learn the differences between the present subjunctive and indicative in this highly practical intermediate course (B1.1). Improve your use of complex sentence structures and delve deeper into the past tenses. Learn about the richness of Spanish-speaking cultures as you discuss housing, travel, food and trends from around the world. Grow your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with our integrative approach. See outline for more details.

Prerequisite: Spanish 4.

Find out if this is the right level for you with these placement tests: Spanish 4 self–placement test, Spanish 5 self–placement test.

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 online asynchronous materials in preparation for the live online conversation groups. Participants practice speaking live with the instructor in weekly sessions. All participants will meet with the instructor for the entire hour. The instructor will provide opportunities to practice speaking in small groups using Zoom breakout rooms in addition to practicing with the entire group. Participants should be available for the entire one-hour time slot. Online course materials available one week before 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;

Textbook and workbook purchase required: Spanish 5 & 6 textbook and workbook

Sections available for spring 2022 (See Upcoming Dates for more detail): 

Wednesdays, Feb. 9–May 4, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT (No virtual conversation March 16)