Spanish as a Second Language

Learn Spanish as a Second Language at home in your spare time!

One of the best things about Stratford’s Spanish as a Second Language course is that you can study at home at your own pace, which can be extremely helpful when learning a new language.

Learning Spanish could help you in both your personal and professional life. More and more companies are in need of bilingual employees, which means that learning another language could help you work toward a new career or advance in your current career.

Overall, Stratford’s home study course is an ideal way to learn the Spanish language skills that can help you communicate with millions of people around the world.

Introduction to Spanish as a Second Language
Students will be introduced to general Spanish vocabulary starting with words used in everyday life. By using an audio CD and performing various exercises, students begin learning the language through reading, writing, and listening.

Real World Spanish: Spanish in Everyday Life
Students continue to build their vocabulary in this module by studying the use of Spanish in daily contexts. Throughout the course, students become more immersed in the language by reading and listening to words and sentences and completing short written exercises relating to the following situations:
• Filling Out Simple Forms
• Around the Home
• The Neighborhood Community
• Food
• Money
• Shopping
• Transportation
• Finding a Job
• At Work
• The Doctor’s Office

More Spanish in Everyday Life
The emphasis remains on the building of vocabulary, reading skills, and listening skills in daily contexts, including:
• Work and Occupations
• Special Occasions
• Talking about Food
• Signs in Everyday Life
• Technology and Science
• Talking about Weather and Seasons
• Interacting with Others
• Sports and Games
• Fun and Relaxation
• Talking about Travel and Geography

Self-Study Approach to Learning Spanish
In the final module, students learn Spanish grammar while continuing to build their vocabulary. Lessons include verbs and tenses, pronouns, prepositions, comparisons, and many other building blocks of language.

Emphasis is placed on listening skills and on written and oral communication developed through drills, exercises, and pronunciation lessons. This module includes three audio CDs and free online tools for practicing vocabulary and grammar.

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This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.