Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia's oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.

Spoken and written Spanish skills will never go astray in our era of globalisation and international business.

One of the most widely spoken languages worldwide, Spanish could be a smart choice for those students looking to language skills to advance their career. Or if you're planning a holiday in Spain, you'll need to be able to ask directions or order a meal with confidence.

This course can help you learn to read, write and converse with confidence in Spanish in just a few months. It comes with CDs to help you perfect your pronunciation, while expert guidance from your tutor will help you make the most of your studies.

Subjects

Basic conversational skills A

• Understand the characteristics of language pronunciation
• Understand dialogue about driving and for asking directions
• Discuss transport and accommodation
• Dealing with numbers
• Discuss money, shopping, pricing and meals

Basic conversational skills B

• Understand and take part in conversations dealing with food
• Understand and take part in discourse concerned with drinking and smoking
• Understand and initiate conversations that deal with passing the time
• Understand and take part in conversations regarding weather and communications
• Understand and take part in conversations regarding care and emergencies

Communication skills A

• Undertake several exercises in speaking
• Deal with the factor of gender
• Understand the concept of plurality and how the particular rules apply in different countries
• Understand when and how to properly use adjectives

Communication skills B

• Understand the proper use of punctuation
• Outline when and where to use participles
• Understand the significance of reported speech
• Use and understand facts and figures

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling.

The Open Colleges difference:

• Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
• Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
• Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
• Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
• We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
• Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.
• Articulation opportunities: Once you have completed this course, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.