Spanish for holidays

About this course

The course develops Spanish for travel through situations such as introducing yourself, booking accommodation, using transport, shopping, ordering in restaurants and asking for information. It also covers pronunciation, greetings, basic vocabulary and cultural diversity across Spanish-speaking countries. Learning combines pair and small-group speaking and listening practice with reading and writing activities, role play, audio-visual materials, authentic resources and online interactive tasks. Progress is reviewed through ongoing feedback on spoken and written work, alongside an individual learning plan.

What you'll learn

• Use greetings, introductions and simple personal information in Spanish
• Handle basic travel interactions, including accommodation, transport and ticket purchases
• Order food and ask for information in everyday situations
• Apply practical Spanish vocabulary and phrases when shopping and sightseeing
• Recognise aspects of cultural diversity in Spanish-speaking countries
• Practise pronunciation and develop basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for adult learners at Beginner (A1) level who want to use Spanish in travel contexts. The source describes it as suitable for learners with basic Spanish knowledge, with active participation in pair and small-group activities, regular homework and practice outside class.

• Includes spoken interaction in pairs and small groups
• Requires weekly homework and practice outside college
• Uses continuous feedback on speaking and written work

Before you go

• Bring a pen, paper and a folder for class handouts.
• Access to a Spanish dictionary on a phone is required.
• Weekly homework is set, and learners are expected to practise outside college.
• Course resources are made available through Microsoft Teams.
• Assistive equipment and access support may be available through reasonable adjustments, subject to assessment by the relevant support team.