Spanish Beginners

About this course

The course develops foundational Spanish across reading, writing, speaking and listening. Learners work with basic words, short phrases, simple questions, instructions, signs and short texts, as well as practising basic dialogues. Written activities include extracting specific details, making lists on familiar topics, composing short messages and responding to simple material. The course is aimed at complete beginners and those with very basic Spanish knowledge, although the entry guidance also refers to previous study or a short beginner course.

What you'll learn

• Use basic Spanish words, short phrases and simple questions
• Take part in a basic dialogue
• Recognise and understand simple instructions, signs and texts
• Extract specific details from supplied material
• Write a short message or note on a familiar topic
• Read and respond to simple written material

Is this course right for you?

The course is described as suitable for complete beginners and learners with very basic Spanish. The entry guidance also mentions basic knowledge or completion of a short beginner course, so the stated expectations are not entirely consistent.

• Intended for learners at Beginner (A1) level
• Entry guidance mentions basic Spanish knowledge or a previous short beginner course

Before you go

• Bring a small notebook and a pen or pencil.