Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world after Mandarin Chinese. It is spoken by approximately 450 million people in more countries worldwide than any other language and is one of the ocial languages of international conferences, the United Nations, and of course, the European Union. Given the expanding markets in Latin America, the increasing proliferation of Spanish on the internet and the growing Hispanic presence in the United States, where over 10% of the population speak Spanish, prociency in this in this language is becoming a much sought-after skill. Studying Spanish at this level oers the key to understanding the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Spain and Latin America. You will become familiar with Hispanic history, politics and society through this highly stimulating and interactive course. Your linguistic uency and grammatical awareness will heighten, and you will acquire the skill of summary writing as well as honing the skills of listening, reading and writing in Spanish. Trips are also frequently run to Andalucía, and to see Spanish plays and other cultural events in London.