Spanish B1 module 1: Comunicación (Communication)

This is learning module 1 of 6 of our Spanish B1 syllabus. Each learning module contains 6 till 8 chapters.

Learning goals:

  • Know formal and informal communication channels
  • Master vocabulary on media
  • Expressing hypothetical situations

Lessons (8)

B1.1 - Atender llamadas telefónicas formales e informales (Taking formal and informal phone calls)

  • Attend a new client by phone.
  • Make informal phone calls with friends and family.
  • Expressions to use while being on the phone.
  • Master phone related vocabulary.
  • Review: The present subjunctive, regular verbs

B1.2 - Redacción de correos electrónicos y cartas (Writing e-mails and letters)

  • Learn vocabulary about mails and letters
  • Write clear and professional messages for formal and informal situations
  • The present subjunctive: irregular verbs

B1.3 - Expresar emociones en el trabajo (Expressing emotions at work)

  • Handle professionally conflict at work
  • Express your wellbeing and illbeing in a professional context
  • Indicative or Subjunctive?

B1.4 - Envío y devolución de paquetes (Sending and returning packages)

  • Make a complaint or claim a warranty for a product
  • Ask for delivery or tracking information about a parcel
  • Place an order online, return or exchange a damaged or unwanted item
  • Present subjunctive: wishes and evaluations - "espero que, quiero que, ojalá, te pido que, etc..."

B1.5 - Enviar una propuesta de proyecto (Send a project proposal)

  • Attend a new client or prospect
  • Make a price quote and project proposal
  • Organize a sales meeting
  • Temporals with the subjunctive: "Antes de que, antes de, después de que, después de,..."

B1.6 - Música y pódcasts (Music and podcasts)

  • Talk about streaming music and podcasts
  • Talk about what series or music you like / not like
  • Present subjunctive: feelings and emotions - "Me alegra que, siento que, me gusta que, me encanta que, etc..."

B1.7 - Planes de datos e internet (Data plans and internet)

  • Basic usage of the web and the Internet
  • Get and compare Internet, Wi-Fi, and mobile data plans
  • Talk about your phone plan and digital services
  • Present subjunctive: opinions and recommendations

B1.8 - Noticias y medios (News and media)

  • Debate news articles
  • Discuss different news sections
  • Present subjunctive: verbs of opinion - creer, pensar, opinar, parecer