Spanish beginners: module 1

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.