Spanish beginners: module 1
A Spanish course for complete beginners, focusing on everyday communication through spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role play and games.
What Beginner (A1) Spanish means
At A1 Spanish, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
Me llamo Ana. Vivo en Londres.
My name is Ana. I live in London.
Order in a café
Quisiera un café, por favor.
I would like a coffee, please.
Ask for directions
Perdone, ¿dónde está la estación?
Excuse me, where is the station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course introduces Spanish for everyday situations, including greetings, pronunciation, spelling, personal information, family and descriptions of people. Participants practise asking about word meanings and requesting repetition while learning to communicate about themselves and others. Teaching centres on spoken interaction, with pair work, group work, role plays and games supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Homework is recommended to reinforce classroom learning.
What you'll learn
- Introduce yourself and use basic greetings and farewells
- Ask about the meaning and pronunciation of words
- Spell words in Spanish
- Give and ask for basic information about yourself and other people
- Talk about family relationships
- Identify and describe people
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for complete beginners and does not require previous knowledge of Spanish. Participation involves spoken interaction, pair and group work, role plays and games, with homework recommended to consolidate learning.
Before you go
- Course content is based on Units 1 to 3 of Nos vemos Hoy 1 Compacto, hybrid edition, published by Campus Difusión, ISBN 9788411573467.
- Teaching and learning resources are available through Google Classroom.
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Class teachers
Adriana Itriago Gavidia
Class teacher
Rosa Rodriguez-Garrido
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
6 classes
Selected date
Mon 11 Jan 2027
18:00 – 19:30 • 10 weeks
£239
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
Spanish team
Book this class →Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Jan 2027 Mondays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course10 weeks | SpanishTeacher | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | Book now |
13 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course10 weeks | SpanishTeacher | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
14 Jan 2027 Thursdays | 14:45 - 16:15 | Short course10 weeks | AdrianaItriagoGavidia | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
15 Jan 2027 Fridays | 10:30 - 12:00 | Short course10 weeks | RosaRodriguez-Garrido | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
20 Apr 2027 Tuesdays | 19:35 - 21:05 | Short course11 weeks | AdrianaItriagoGavidia | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 | |
22 Apr 2027 Thursdays | 11:00 - 12:30 | Short course11 weeks | AdrianaItriagoGavidia | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £249.00 |
Wed 13 Jan, 18:00 - 19:30
10 weeks10 weeksWed 18:00£239SpanishTeacherKeeley StreetThu 14 Jan, 14:45 - 16:15
10 weeks10 weeksThu 14:45£239AdrianaItriagoGavidiaKeeley StreetFri 15 Jan, 10:30 - 12:00
10 weeks10 weeksFri 10:30£239RosaRodriguez-GarridoKeeley StreetTue 20 Apr, 19:35 - 21:05
11 weeks11 weeksTue 19:35£249AdrianaItriagoGavidiaKeeley StreetThu 22 Apr, 11:00 - 12:30
11 weeks11 weeksThu 11:00£249AdrianaItriagoGavidiaKeeley Street
