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Spanish Level
Beginner
Learner Career Outcomes
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46%
Got a tangible career benefit from this course
18%
Got a pay increase or promotion
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About this Course
Today, it is a global language with more or less 500 million native speakers, mainly in the Americas and Spain. It is the world second-most spoken native language after Mandarin Chinese, and the world’s fourth-most spoken language overall after English, Mandarin Chinese, and Hindi.
Outside the Iberian Peninsula, Spanish is spoken in virtually all of Central and South America except Brazil (where Portuguese is spoken), as well as in the Canary Islands, parts of Morocco, and the Philippines. Latin American Spanish has a number of regional dialects; all are obtained from Castilian but differ in several points of phonology from European Spanish.
Why should you go for Spanish language?
The Spanish language has a effulgent future
Analysts are forecasting that the Latino population of the United States will reach close to 130 million by the year 2060. It is predicted that this will form the U.S. the largest Spanish
speaking country in the world, overtaking Mexico in the process and further increasing the language’s global standing.
It will boost your career prospects
In today’s global marketplace, having knowledge of a second language can be an invaluable asset employers and employees similarly. Modern businesses are always keen to have staff members who can help them with international trade and the Spanish language is especially valuable in the current climate.
Spanish is relatively simple to grab
Compared to many other languages, Spanish is fairly straight forward for an English speaker to pick up, as long as you are willing to put the effort in. The language does not require students to learn a completely new alphabet and there is less emphasis on tone than many of the Asian languages.
Train your brain to perform Better
While learning Spanish takes a lot of practice, back-breaking work and dedication, the learning process aids you expand your attention measures and creates a stronger working memory. These skills are transferable to other aspects of life and it is said “once you become bilingual”, it’s like a mental workout and you become stronger.
Prepare you for abroad opportunities
Many high schools, colleges, and universities proffer study abroad opportunities. Don Quixote offers programs that immerse you into the Spanish culture while you learn Spanish abroad. They are available to choose from and they vary in time from as little as a week of study to one semester, or even a whole year.
Levels in Spanish Language:
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
So, what exactly are the different levels of language learning? Well, many teachers and experts around the world use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The CEFR has six levels from beginner (A1) to very advanced (C2).
| Levels | Listening Skills | Speaking Skills | Reading Skills | Writing skills |
| A1 (Breakthrough or beginner) | Can take part in basic, factual conversations. For example, ‘Where does your rabbit live?’ ‘It lives in my garden.’ | Can go to a shop where goods are on display and ask for what they want. For example, ‘Can I have this drink, please?’ |
Can understand simple information from a penfriend. For example, ‘My name is Anita. I’m 16 and I go to school | Can write a simple message saying where they have gone and what time they will be back. For example, ‘Gone to school. Back at 5 p.m.’ |
| A2 (Elementary) | Can take part in ‘small talk’ and express simple opinions. For example, ‘This looks like a good party.’ ‘Yes, and everyone’s wearing funny clothes.’ |
Can ask for what they want and exchange basic information with other customers. For example, who was first in the queue. |
Can understand letters with simple descriptions of people, events, ideas and opinions. For example, ‘I am sad because it is raining.’ | Can write a short letter with basic factual information. For example, their name, age, where they live, etc. |
| B1 (Threshold or intermediate) |
Can take part in a casual conversation for a reasonable period of time. For example, ‘How was your camping holiday this year? Did you get washed away in all that rain?’ | Can go to a counter service shop (where goods are not on display) and ask for most of what they want. |
Can understand letters with a range of personal opinions. | Can write simple letters stating facts and events. |
| B2 (Vantage or upper intermediate) | Can take part in conversations on a range of topics. For example, conversations about events currently in the news. | Can bargain for what they want and ask effectively for a refund or exchange an item. | Can understand what is said in personal letters, even where colloquial (informal) language is used. | Can write letters expressing opinions and giving reasons. |
| C1 (Effective Operational Proficiency or Advanced) | Can take part in conversations on a range of abstract topics with a good amount of fluency and a variety of expressions. | Can deal with complex and sensitive transactions. | Can read quickly enough to cope with an academic course. | Can write letters on any subject with good expression and accuracy. |
Spanish Proficiency Test in India
DELE/SIELE Exam
DELE stands for Diplomas de Española Como Lengua Extranjera and SIELE stands for Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española). DELE is administered on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education & Science by Instituto Cervantes. The examination adheres to the strict standard of the CEFR — Common European Framework of Reference for Language. The Diplomas you will obtain from DELE are valid for a lifetime. The minimum age is 16 for these DELE exams.
There are also DELE exams for young learners or schoolchildren (aimed at students from 11 to 17 years old). There are only two levels, namely A1 and A2/B1.For 2021 DELE Exams, According to the official DELE website, the test will be conducted at four designated testing centers in India — New Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
Exam Fee
₹ 4,400 (A1), ₹ 5,000 (A2), ₹ 5,800 (B1), ₹ 7,000 (B2), 7,500 (C1) and ₹ 8,000 (C2)
