<p>I am trying to test into Intermediate Spanish for my freshman year at a state university. If I pass the placement exam with a high enough score, I will take this course along with Beginning Russian.
That being said, how tough generally are intermediate language courses? How much can I expect to learn, and how much will my language ability increase given I work hard? I have taken 3 years of spanish, and most of my family speaks spanish so I have been around the language a lot. I just never had the opportunity to learn it fluently (curse you, dad!).</p>
<p>You’ll place into a class that you’re prepared for. With a decent teacher, the class won’t be overly difficult or overly easy. It will be just the right fit.</p>
<p>Honestly, I wouldn’t worry about the difficulty, because if you place into a class, then that’s the level of class you’re supposed to take.</p>
<p>I was terrified last summer when I placed into 300-level French, which is usually what juniors take, but I had absolutely no problems in my three French courses this year.</p>
<p>You’re going to be just fine. If you’ve been studying the language even just for a couple of years, you’ll be okay. The fact that you have been exposed to Spanish for most of your life will be an advantage. </p>
<p>I’m fluent in French and I’ve taken a 300-level French course before. Most 300-level language courses simply reinforce material you’ve already learned and you’ll gain a wider vocabulary alongside it. </p>
<p>I say register for the course if you pass the placement test,and if you find the course is too advanced, drop it before the deadline and take a lower level next semester.</p>