Upon successful completion, the student has achieved an orientation to the target-language speaking market and culture and is able to:

- Recognize the characteristics of the language (its sound system, background, reach, etc.) and use some basic words and phrases in the target language
- Acquire intercultural communication skills of the Spanish culture
- Understand the basics of the business culture
- Demonstrate some awareness of the market (history, politics, economy)
- Explore the complexity of the business environment

- Foretaste of the Spanish language (background, alphabet, pronunciation)
- Basic words and phrases in Spanish
- Culture of the area (dos and don’ts)
- Business culture (how to survive in the area)
- Market (geography, history, politics, economy)
- Business environment

1. CONTACT, BLENDED, ONLINE, VIRTUAL

2. If you already have reached the learning outcomes of this course you can demonstrate your knowledge. Ask for more information from the lecturer of the course. Additional information concerning recognition of prior learning (RPL): http://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-work-study.

3. Work & Study Concept

Learning materials provided by the teacher, online articles and materials, relevant media, materials produced by the students.

Come and have a pre-taste of Spanish and the Spanish-speaking world! Some language skills combined with knowledge of culture and market will help you to do business abroad.

In this course you will:
- become acquainted with Spanish-speaking countries and their markets
- learn the most common vocabulary terms and expressions used in work and daily life situations
- become familiar with the basics of the pronunciation

0-level, there are no prerequisites for this course.

The student has a basic knowledge of the language and culture, as well as the Spanish-speaking market. They are able to read and understand a few basic sentences. The student has only a limited understanding of the business culture and the market contexts.

The student is familiar with the language and culture, as well as the Spanish-speaking market. The student is able to produce a few basic sentences. The student has an idea of the business culture and the market contexts.

The student has a comprehensive understanding of the Spanish context and is able to discuss the market and culture in English. They are able to communicate in a few basic situations in the X-language and relate to the culture when dealing with locals. The student is knowledgeable in the business culture and the market contexts.