The councillor for Development Cooperation, Mateo Echevarría, recently presented diplomas to 14 students who participated in an intermediate Spanish course aimed at residents from other countries. The course took place at the CEFEM (Centre for Training and Employment of Migrants) in the Barrio Pesquero and ran from 1 October.
The primary aim of the course was to develop and consolidate the participants' Spanish communication skills, corresponding to levels A2/B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This was achieved through an integrated approach to both oral and written comprehension and expression.
After completing the 70 hours of training, students are now better equipped to navigate everyday situations both personally and professionally. They can understand the main points of clear messages and frequently used texts, express opinions, experiences, needs, and plans, and engage in simple conversations on familiar topics.
Additionally, the course sought to expand and solidify the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary for effective communication, enhancing fluency, accuracy, and confidence in using Spanish in real-life contexts.
Classes were held in the afternoons on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Echevarría encouraged foreign citizens who are new to the city or those wishing to improve their Spanish to participate in future courses, which are offered free of charge.
