Human Languages

Language learning focused on Spanish proficiency and certification.

Current Focus: Spanish

Native English

Target

Spanish (C1 proficiency)

Method

Immersion through literature + certification prep

Timeline

DELE C1 or SIELE C1 by end of 2026

Certifications

Certification Level Status Notes

DELE B1

B1

Earned

Lifetime validity

DELE B2

B2

Earned

Lifetime validity

DELE C1

C1

Target

Instituto Cervantes

SIELE

C1

Alternative

Digital, faster results

Learning Resources

Literature Immersion

Work Purpose Status

Don Quijote

Classical Spanish, vocabulary expansion

Active (126 chapters)

García Márquez

Latin American Spanish, narrative

Planned

Reina Valera 1960

Biblical Spanish, formal register

Reference

Writing Practice

DELE vs SIELE

Aspect DELE SIELE

Provider

Instituto Cervantes

Instituto Cervantes + Universities

Format

Paper-based, fixed dates

Digital, flexible scheduling

Validity

Lifetime

5 years

Results

3 months

3 weeks

Recognition

Gold standard

Growing acceptance

Cost

~$200-250

~$150-200

Study Plan

Phase 1: Foundation (Current)

  • Daily Don Quijote reading (1 chapter)

  • Vocabulary extraction to Anki

  • Grammar review via writing exercises

Phase 2: Exam Prep (Q3 2026)

  • DELE C1 practice exams

  • Oral expression practice

  • Written composition drills

Phase 3: Certification (Q4 2026)

  • Register for DELE C1 or SIELE

  • Final intensive preparation

  • Exam

Progress Tracking

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