Advanced Spanish Language Certificate
Taking the time to learn and internalize an additional language can significantly increase career opportunities. As the second most spoken language in the world, Spanish is a valuable tool in many professional settings. The Advanced Spanish Language Certificate moves beyond the basics of Spanish and delves deeper to pursue the ultimate goal of achieving fluency. It’s offered online or in-person and includes courses taught entirely in Spanish. Through our advanced program, strengthen your conversational skills and improve your comfort with the Spanish language.
Learning Outcomes
- Read and discuss popular Spanish literary works
- Analyze different speech patterns as spoken by native Spanish speakers
- Contrast the differences between Spanish verb tenses
- Complete exercises intended to test Spanish reading, writing and speaking skills
- Participate in Spanish conversations with classmates to extend your range of comfort
- Complete an oral proficiency interview by computer (OPIc) and receive an oral proficiency rating
Courses
To get started, enroll in one of our recommended courses, Intermediate Spanish I or Spanish Conversation I. Earn the certificate by completing a minimum of five of the intermediate and advanced courses and receive a fluency rating of Advanced Low or higher on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview.
For a full list of available Spanish courses at UWM School of Continuing Education visit the Program page.
For information on the course format, view the session information on the selected course page.
| CORE COURSES | Fall | Spring | Summer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Spanish Conversation I | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||
| Advanced Spanish Conversation II | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||
| Advanced Spanish Conversation III | 1/13- | $199 | ||
| Advanced Spanish Through Film and Literature I | $199 | |||
| Advanced Spanish Through Film and Literature II | $199 | |||
| Advanced Spanish Through Film and Literature III | TBA | |||
| Intermediate Spanish I Recommended first course | 2/3- | $229 | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | 3/17- | $229 | ||
| Intermediate Spanish III | 5/12- | $229 | ||
| Intermediate Spanish IV | 7/7- | $229 | ||
| Mastering Spanish through Art: Advanced Conversations | $229 | |||
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