This 7-week introductory Spanish course is designed for learners who want to develop practical communication skills from the ground up. Throughout the program, students will explore essential vocabulary and expressions used in everyday situations while improving their reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities.

Basic Spanish 1: Getting started
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Beginner level
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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Basic conversational skills in Spanish, including greetings, everyday expressions, the alphabet, numbers, and pronunciation of letters.
How to describe your nationality, likes, clothes, and family, tell the time, and talk about days of the week and months of the year.
Using the verb “to be,” basic verb conjugation, how to say “there is/there are,” and common verbs in everyday situations.
How to describe parts of a house, common food and shops, and different means of transportation in everyday contexts.
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July 2026
Taught in English
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