Spanish: Conversation and culture - elementary level and beyond
Elementary Spanish (A2) for learners with some previous knowledge, combining conversation, cultural topics and interactive classroom activities.
What Elementary (A2) Spanish means
At A2 Spanish, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.
Describe your routine
Normalmente voy al trabajo en autobús y vuelvo a casa a las seis.
I normally go to work by bus and return home at six.
Make a simple plan
¿Quieres ir al cine el sábado por la tarde?
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?
Talk about the recent past
Ayer cené con unos amigos y después dimos un paseo.
Yesterday I had dinner with friends and then we went for a walk.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
This course develops spoken Spanish alongside reading, writing, listening and grammar. Learners practise discussing personal interests, ordering in cafés and restaurants, shopping for food and planning holidays, while exploring celebrations and cultural traditions in Spain and Latin America. Teaching uses pair and small-group speaking activities, role play, worksheets, audio-visual resources, authentic materials and online interactive exercises. Progress is reviewed informally through speaking tasks, short exercises, role play and self-reflection, with weekly homework forming part of the course.
What you'll learn
- Talk about personal information, hobbies and free-time activities
- Order food and drinks in a restaurant or café
- Use Spanish for shopping for groceries and food
- Discuss plans for a holiday trip
- Recognise aspects of celebrations and festivities in Spain and Latin America
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for elementary and pre-intermediate adult learners with some previous knowledge of Spanish. Around 60 hours of beginner-level study is recommended as preparation. Participation includes speaking and listening practice in pairs or small groups, as well as regular homework.
- Some previous Spanish study is recommended
- Learners practise regularly with partners and small groups
- Weekly homework is an essential part of the course
Before you go
- Learners need a pen and paper, a folder for class handouts and access to a Spanish dictionary on their phone
- Lesson resources are made available through Microsoft Teams
- Learners are expected to practise outside class and complete weekly homework
Class teacher
Silvia Lapides
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Tue 10 Nov 2026
19:30 – 21:00 • 6 weeks
£95
WM College, Camden
