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Unit Outline

Introduction

This unit is taken from Portales, a language course that concentrates on Spanish as a tool for communication, but it also provides some insights into Hispanic societies and cultures through authentic printed and audio materials. It will be of interest to all those who want to improve their language skills in order to communicate more easily and effectively in Spanish. This unit focuses on public spaces and how to get by in a Hispanic city.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit you will know how to:

  • describe places;
  • give and understand directions;
  • talk about urban transport;
  • find your way around inside a building.