Everyday Spanish Language

Program Overview

The online Everyday Spanish Language certificate* incorporates exceptionally rich multimedia lessons and provides you with an interactive learning experience that simulates a wide variety of everyday communication situations. Our courses place a strong focus on comprehension, written and spoken expression, Spanish vocabulary and grammar while incorporating interesting aspects of Spanish culture.

We have enhanced our online language courses in a number of ways, which go beyond traditional online learning environments. Our virtual classroom allows you to drop in and speak face-to-face with your instructor and classmates four times during the course to ask questions and practise speaking. Our online courses further build a strong community of learners through online discussion forums in English. The courses will also provide you with a vast array of additional resources beyond the required course material.

*Offered in conjunction with Rosetta Stone®

Additional Information

If you are looking to earn the Everyday Spanish Language Certificate, you can begin your studies at your appropriate level rather than having to start at level one. However, you must complete at least levels five and six to receive the Everyday Spanish Language Certificate.

Spanish Placement Test

This placement test is designed to help you informally assess your Spanish language proficiency to gain a better idea of which course to begin your Spanish studies. If you have no previous Spanish language experience, you are welcome to take the test, but should register into Spanish 1. The placement test focuses on knowledge of basic grammatical structures; it does not evaluate oral and written skills. The placement test contains 50 multiple choice questions. It is recommended that you take the test without the use of any study aids to obtain a more accurate result. Take the Spanish placement test now.

Professional Spanish Language Certificate

If you have graduated from our Everyday Spanish Language Certificate and wish to continue your Spanish studies, you can register in our online Professional Spanish Language Certificate. You should enter the professional stream at a higher level as focus on professional communication and specialized business vocabulary begin at Level 4. You must complete at least Levels 5 and 6 to receive the Professional Spanish Language Certificate

Online Program Highlights Include:

• lessons provided in partnership with Rosetta Stone®
• individualized language support from your professor
• access to a variety of supplementary web-based language learning resources
• online quizzes to test your knowledge and allow your professor to evaluate your progress
• discussion boards to practise writing with your instructor and classmates
• virtual office hours with your professor, hosted in our virtual classroom
• conversation clubs for language practice with your classmates, hosted in our virtual classroom
• final oral exam online

Testimonials

The lessons are an excellent learning tool because they use sight, writing, speaking, exercises and games, so every sense is challenged and you don't get bored. I enhanced different parts of my language skills such as grammar, speech, reading and listening. In the virtual classroom, learners can talk to the teacher/instructor and to each other. The instructor is very personal and adjusts to your skill level. The virtual classroom allows learners to attend sessions from anywhere in the world. Overall, I enjoy learning with this program and would definitely recommend it!

-- Marion

The online languages course is convenient, flexible and easy to access at my own pace. The lessons are great for learning a second language. I can complete lessons during my lunch time, before I go to bed or on the weekends. If I have any questions, I send messages to the instructor, who responds quickly. The virtual classroom is helpful for practising conversation, so I use it every chance I get.

--Joanne H.

Note: Courses in the Spanish language certificates do not qualify for General Education credit in diploma/degree programs.

Curriculum

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Course Name	2024/2025 Academic Year		2025/2026 Academic Year												2026/2027 Academic Year
Compulsory	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan
SPAN 195: Everyday Spanish 5
SPAN 196: Everyday Spanish 6
Electives
SPAN 191: Everyday Spanish 1
SPAN 192: Everyday Spanish 2
SPAN 193: Everyday Spanish 3
SPAN 194: Everyday Spanish 4

Compulsory Courses

SPAN 195 Everyday Spanish 5

  Start Date: January 2025  

Building upon already strong conversation and comprehension skills, Everyday Spanish 5 allows students to become further immersed in the Spanish language. Exploring themes such as travel, family and community in an engaging and interactive online community, students will develop the communicative confidence to interact in the Spanish speaking world. Additional Information: This course does not qualify for General Education credit.

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SPAN 196 Everyday Spanish 6

  Start Date: January 2025, March 2025  

Everyday Spanish 6 is the final course of the series. It provides advanced level communicative opportunities for students exploring topics such as travelling in Spanish-speaking countries. Communication skills will be developed so that you will be able to discuss your interests and competencies, explain complex matters, provide coherent narratives, and present your opinions on a number of issues. Additional Information: This course does not qualify for General Education credit.

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Electives

SPAN 191 Everyday Spanish 1

  Start Date: January 2025  

Whether you want to learn Spanish to travel, enhance your career or just to have fun, Everyday Spanish 1 is the right place to begin. Learn to speak Spanish in an interactive and engaging online language learning environment. Besides improving your speaking skills, you will also engage in the language through listening, reading and writing. Some of the topics covered in Everyday Spanish 1 include greetings, work, family, school and shopping. Additional Information: This course does not qualify for General Education credit.

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SPAN 192 Everyday Spanish 2

  Start Date: January 2025, March 2025  

Building on the successes of Everyday Spanish 1, this course will continue to explore one of the most spoken languages in the world. Interactive and engaging online learning activities allow the student to focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing as they explore topics such as leisure activities, dining, work and social life. Additional Information: This course does not qualify for General Education credit.

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SPAN 193 Everyday Spanish 3

  Start Date: January 2025  

Everyday Spanish 3 takes you further along your journey of learning the Spanish language. At this level, the student will explore topics like home, health, travel, places and events in a fully interactive and engaging online language learning environment that continues to enhance speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Additional Information: This course does not qualify for General Education credit.

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SPAN 194 Everyday Spanish 4

  Start Date: January 2025, March 2025  

Designed to further expand your knowledge of the Spanish language, students in Everyday Spanish 4 will explore the themes of modern life, daily routines and tourism through a combination of interactive and engaging online language learning activities. A continued focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing allows students to interact in Spanish with greater confidence. Additional Information: This course does not qualify for General Education credit.

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