Spanish beginners: taster

ByCity Lit

Languages

Beginner / A1

A spoken-interaction introduction to Spanish for complete beginners, covering everyday exchanges, ordering food and drinks, and cultural topics.

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

This introductory taster focuses on basic Spanish for everyday situations. Participants practise greetings, exchanging names and personal information, and ordering food and drinks, alongside an introduction to Spanish language and culture. Teaching centres on spoken communication through pair and group work, role plays and language games. Presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources are used to support the activities.

What you'll learn

  • Greet people in Spanish
  • Introduce themselves and ask for someone’s name
  • Order food and drinks
  • Recognise some features of Spanish language and culture

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners and does not require previous knowledge of Spanish. Participation involves spoken interaction, including pair and group activities, role plays and games.

  • No previous Spanish knowledge is needed
  • Includes regular spoken participation with other learners

Before you go

  • The course is based on the tutor’s own material.

Class teacher

  • Keylor Murillo Moya

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

City Lit

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Upcoming classes

3 classes

Selected date

Tue 8 Dec 2026

14:00 – 15:30 • 1 day

£19

Keeley Street, Covent Garden

Spanish team

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Other available dates

  • Mon 4 Jan 2027

    18:00 – 19:30 • 1 day

    Keeley Street, Covent Garden

    Keylor Murillo Moya

    £19

  • Mon 29 Mar 2027

    18:00 – 19:30 • 1 day

    Keeley Street, Covent Garden

    Spanish team

    £19

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
4 Jan 2027
Monday
18:00 - 19:30
Taster class1 day
KeylorMurillo Moya
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£19.00
29 Mar 2027
Monday
18:00 - 19:30
Taster class1 day
SpanishTeacher
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£19.00
  • Tue 8 Dec, 14:00 - 15:30

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    1 day
    Keeley Street
    1 dayTue 14:00£19
    SpanishTeacherKeeley Street
    SpanishTeacher
    £19
  • Mon 4 Jan, 18:00 - 19:30

    1 day
    Keeley Street
    1 dayMon 18:00£19
    KeylorMurillo MoyaKeeley Street
    KeylorMurillo Moya
    £19
  • Mon 29 Mar, 18:00 - 19:30

    1 day
    Keeley Street
    1 dayMon 18:00£19
    SpanishTeacherKeeley Street
    SpanishTeacher
    £19

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