Help students tackle the first two TMAs of the course, revision and practice of basic organizational abilities as well as development of critical skills

Explanation of basic Elluminate tools

Introducing oneself, talking about our identity and the identity of a country, show evidence of origin and influences

Discuss the topic of cultural identity through names, languages and origins

Discuss the concept of multiculturalism, practice structures to talk about abstract topics

Discussion, in the form of a role play, of a controversial issue in which the students will reflect on the role of the church in the Conquest of America.

Explore cultural influences, practise time expressions, organize information chronologically

Through the various activities, students reflect on European, regional and immigration-related stereotypes. Practise of vocabulary from Unit 1.

A short overview on musical rythms related to cultural trends in Latin America

Explore the meaning of culture, work cooperatively to select relevant cultural aspects

Vocabulary related to biographies, prepare an oral presentation

Exchange of ideas about art based on students' experiences, Talk about Flamenco (adaptable to other music/dances representative of a country/region)

Practise oral skills through role plays, debating the role of censorship and freedom of expression

Activate students' vocabulary related to the arts, take part on a debate on the role of art, express their own point of view and their opinions/feelings, use contrastive and comparative expressions, use abstract vocabulary Likes And Dislikes, Comparisons, Presenting A Point Of View, Discussing the role of art

Activate students' vocabulary related to music, express personal likes and dislikes justifying their opinions, reflect on the role of music in our lives, present biographical information, describe a musical piece.

Enhance students' film-related vocabulary, develop oral skills with a focus on description and critical opinion, use of past tenses.

Encourage spontaneous speaking, as well as awareness of time limits, in preparation for the oral exam.

Students read excerpts of poems and the tutor encourages some reaction from the in terms of feelings, sounds, message, etc.

Develop students' ability to narrate and evaluate, revision and practice of past tenses

The situation of Spanish in Spain, USA and Perú: reflections on individual circumstances, languages in contact and comparisons. Exchange information and help students express their point of view.

Small group work in which students draw something on the board which represents an item of vocabulary from the unit.

Description of inventions by the students, with a time limit of one minute. Reflection on effective use of available time, in preparation for TMAs and oral exam.

Students work in small groups or pairs. Taking as an example a little girl who always wants to know about things, they ask each other about different inventions and scientific achievements.

Students discuss the topic of globalisation, and looking at its pros and cons. Then they take part on a debate on the issue, justifying their opinons. Finally, the tutor encourages the students to discuss interesting ideas to improve the world.

Students take part in a role play exercise in which they discuss the topic of global warming. The tutor manages the exercise by introducing events that change the course of the situation, to encourage the students to develop their improvisational skills.

Explain the content of el trabajo de fin de curso and solve any questions students have about it. Revise vocabulary related to the three possible topics.

Students work in pairs as interpreters of information from English into Spanish. This activity highlights career options with languages.

A set of activities to practise oral skills and the format of the final exam.