Spanish 3

Spanish Intermediate Stage 3 Term 1, 2 & 3 - Wednesday 6:30pm to 8:30pm

We look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. Unless otherwise stated, all courses will be taught in person at our Avenue Campus.

We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students.

Our Language courses run for 10 weeks each term and include a half-term break. Please see our Book a course page for term dates, including half-term and seasonal holiday dates.

Spanish Intermediate Stage 3

This course will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on the following dates:

• Term 1 - 07/10/2026 to 16/12/2026
• Term 2 - 06/01/2027 to 17/03/2027
• Term 3 - 14/04/2027 to 23/06/2027

The course fees are:-

• Standard price - £420.
• Staff/student/alumni price - £390.

Please note: if you select the staff/student/alumni price option, you must use an online store account that has been set up with your University email address and fill out your University staff, student or alumni ID number when prompted as part of the questionnaire data section.

When booking a course please consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. 

For more details about Spanish Stage 3, please click on Read More below.

Course Description

Language Stages courses (Stages 1, 2, 3, 4)

The language stages form the basis of all the courses we offer. They represent 4 levels of study from Beginners (1) through to Upper-intermediate (4) and offer an opportunity to really develop your skills in a language over a sustained period of regular study. These courses are ideal if you are committed to studying over a longer period of time and are keen to progress in your chosen language (you need to complete one stage before you can move on to the next stage). Teaching takes place for two hours per week over a period of 30 weeks (3 terms). As these courses represent a significant commitment in terms of time and money we offer a significant discount on our normal short course prices.

Stage 3 Intermediate

To start Stage 3, you should normally have completed at least two years' part-time study of the language with directed independent learning or have a similar level of knowledge. (If you are studying English as a Foreign Language, you should have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.) In popular European languages, Stage 3 is for students whose language level is equivalent to AS level/lower ‘A' level standard. (In non-European languages, your reading and writing skills may be at a slightly less advanced level.) Stage 3 integrates the study of the language with topics relating to the life and culture(s) of countries where the language is spoken. Whilst consolidating your basic grammar, you will study more advanced structures and develop the confidence to express ideas and concepts on most everyday topics with a reasonable level of fluency. You will acquire the ability to understand the gist of most spoken language delivered at normal speed relating to most everyday contexts. Stage 3 also provides the opportunity to practice writing the language more extensively.

By the end of Stage 3 you should have acquired a good ‘A' level standard (if you are studying a European language) and have an in-depth knowledge of some aspects of the culture(s) of countries where the language is spoken.

Please refer to our Modern language courses page for further information about language stages.