Reach Intermediate Level of Proficiency in Spanish
After 4 to 6 seasons, most
students at Spanish Class Minnesota reach the
Intermediate level of proficiency (as defined by the
American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages ( ACTFL).
At the Intermediate level you will be able to:
- Talk about yourself, your friends and family members: tell what you or your friends do for a living.
- Tell what you did last week, last year, last Summer, anytime in the past.
- Tell how you are feeling and why.
- Order your meal at a Spanish restaurant.
- Register at your hotel.
- Tell your taxi driver where you want to go... and so on.
- Read menus, schedules, timetables, maps, and signs.
- Read simple texts dealing with basic personal and social needs about which you have personal interest and/or knowledge.
- Understand main ideas and information from texts featuring description and narration.
- Write names, numbers, dates, nationality, and other simple autobiographical information, as well as some short phrases and simple lists.
- Write short, simple letters.
- Write short texts about personal preferences, daily routine, everyday events,
and other topics grounded in your personal experience.
- Ask and answer questions and participate in simple conversations.
Learn more about the ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
Resources: Spanish News.