Sample class
You can try some sample materials from the four levels currently available - just follow the links below. These will give you a good idea of what a Net Languages course is like.
Sample units
Sample from 'En marcha' where you learn words, numbers and how to give personal information. |
Sample from 'Trucos de cocina' which looks at food and cooking tips. |
Sample from 'Viajeros de hoy' which looks at travel, holidays, etc. |
Sample from 'Perdido y encontrado' which looks at curious stories about losing and finding things. |
Sample from 'Universitarios' which looks at university life, studying, etc. |
To do a full course you will need to register and get a username and password. Remember, you should only register for a course after you take the level test.
Unit structure
Each General Spanish course has ten units, and each unit has 15 sections, making approximately 120-150 hours of study. In the sample class pages you can see a typical unit and try some of the exercises and activities.
| An introduction to the theme of the unit with fun activities, games and exercises. | The reading text is the basis of each unit. Read about the theme - think and comment. | ||
| Increase your vocabulary in this section. Everything you need to talk and write about the theme. | Improve your grammar in this section - exercises, games and activities. | ||
| Listen to a variety of speakers talking about the theme of the unit. | Test your progress in the unit in this section. If you have any problems, your tutor will help you find a solution. | ||
| Use the Virtual School to talk to other students around the world, share your experiences and opinions. | In the first tutorial you send your written work to your tutor for correction. This is done via email. | ||
| Learn practical language skills for different situations - travel, hotels, socialising. | Each level has a complete pronunciation course. Record yourself doing the exercises - send them to your tutor. | ||
| Find out more about the theme of the unit and share your news and opinions with other Net languages students. | In the writing section you produce a longer piece of writing and send it to your tutor for correction. | ||
| In the second tutorial you talk to your tutor by phone or over the Net and comment on your work and the unit. | The review section gives you some revision activities to consolidate what you have learnt. | ||
| In the feedback section you can tell us what you thought of the unit and help us to make our courses even better. |
