Spanish B1 — Intermediate

Reach CEFR B1 in Spanish. Master the present subjunctive, conditional tense, and si-clauses; handle complex grammar including relative clauses and reported speech; build workplace vocabulary; and read adapted authentic texts.

5 units and 18 lessons, for Grade 9 to Grade 12. Free on Slate.

Unit 1: Subjunctive & Commands

The present subjunctive and formal commands: the grammatical markers of B1 Spanish for expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, and directives.

The Present Subjunctive — Formation (10 min)
Subjunctive Triggers — Emotion & Doubt (10 min)
Formal Commands — Ud. and Uds. Forms (10 min)
Negative Commands & Ojalá (10 min)

Unit 2: Conditionals & Hypotheticals

The conditional tense and si-clause constructions, essential for discussing what would happen, what you wish were true, and polite requests.

The Conditional Tense — Formation (10 min)
Real Conditionals — Si + Present → Future (10 min)
Hypothetical Conditionals — Si + Imperfect → Conditional (10 min)
Expressing Wishes & Regrets (10 min)

Unit 3: Complex Grammar

Relative clauses, reported speech, and the nuances of ser vs. estar: the grammar that separates B1 speakers from A2.

Ser vs. Estar — Advanced Distinctions (10 min)
Relative Clauses — que, quien, donde, lo que (10 min)
Reported Speech — Direct to Indirect (10 min)
Impersonal Expressions + Infinitive vs. Subjunctive (10 min)

Unit 4: Workplace & Social

Vocabulary and register for professional and social contexts: job interviews, academic life, and expressing and defending opinions.

At Work — Job Titles, Office Vocabulary, Interviews (10 min)
Education & Academic Life (10 min)
Agreeing, Disagreeing & Giving Opinions (10 min)

Unit 5: Culture & Authentic Text

Engage with Hispanic cultures through authentic-style content: traditional celebrations, adapted journalism, and a short story in the Latin American tradition.

Hispanic Holidays & Traditions (10 min)
Reading — La Ciudad Perdida (Adapted News Article) (10 min)
Reading — Un Cuento Latinoamericano (10 min)