EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

� Objective
At the end of this module students will be able to express themselves in simple sentences, both
orally and in writing, in predefined situations occurring in daily life.
8400-2BM – Spanish level pre-intermediate
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 4 ECTS credits
� Summary
This module will consolidate the basic linguistic competencies, both oral and written, already
acquired by students, which are necessary to converse in Spanish.
Students will use formal and informal registers, exchange clear, simple and direct information
concerning everyday tasks in a familiar environment and others (shops, company, hotel, bank, etc.);
be able to identify the principal meanings of televised news; understand simple press articles and
short advertisements and write simple, clear texts on personal subjects (letters of thanks or
apologies, messages about immediate needs, etc.).
� Objective
At the end of this module students will be able to express themselves clearly, both orally and in
writing, in spontaneous situations of everyday life.
8400-3IM – Spanish level intermediate oral
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 6 ECTS credits
� Summary
This module will give students the oral competencies to master most linguistic situations such as
dialogues, discussions, debates, etc. occurring in everyday life, in work and leisure time, while
improving the written Spanish already acquired.
Students will be able to express themselves on subjects of personal interest with an acceptable
degree of fluency, present and defend their points of view on facts, experiences and projects, face
unusual situations in familiar contexts, make themselves understood in an interview or consultation
and take certain initiatives. Students will also have the competencies to sit the D.E.L.E. (Spanish as a
Foreign Language Diploma), should they choose to do so.
� Objective
At the end of this module, students will be able to communicate coherently in oral Spanish in daily
life and in professional situations.
8400-4IM – Spanish level intermediate written
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 6 ECTS credits
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