L140 En rumbo Intermediate Spanish from The Open University

Slide 1: L140 En rumbo Intermediate Spanish Department of Languages The Open University

Slide 2: Course materials • Study guide • Coursebooks 1 & 2 • Babelia (reading and writing book) • DVD-Video • DVD-ROM • Assessment book • + access to course website

Slide 3: Study guide • What’s in the course • How to study the course • Making the most of your course • Your tutor, tutorials and tutor group • The world as a classroom • Learning outcomes

Slide 4: Books 1 & 2 • Actividades • Sections on: – Grammar – Culture – Learning tips – World Spanish • Answer key

Slide 5: Babelia (reading and writing) • Reading and writing skills • Variety of texts • Culture • Dictionary skills

Slide 6: DVD Video • TV programme Mosaico hispánico • Main video clips from each unidad

Slide 7: DVD-ROM • Language activities – Interactive exercises – Audio and video – Speaking practice • Pronunciation activities • Trip around Latin America photo feature • Revision activities

Slide 8: DVD-ROM • Resources section – Accentuation rules – Pronunciation guide – Language flashcards – Grammar summaries – Audio and video clips for download • Flashcard maker

Slide 9: Assessment book • Description of assessment strategy • Assessment criteria • How to complete and submit assignments

Slide 10: Course website • Resources • Assessment • News • Activities • Calendar

Slide 11: Tuition • Distance learning course supported by tutor and online community • Online and face-to-face tutorials • 6 – 8 hours of independent study per week

Slide 12: Course overview

Slide 13: To find out more OU website: http://www.open.ac.uk/courses Type in “L140” in the online prospectus search.