Getting Started With Spanish

This course is for learners with no previous knowledge of the language that want to start from the very beginning. Lessons will cover simple but key aspects of the language in a variety of everyday situations to give you the foundation needed at this early stage. Learning takes place using an immersive and collaborative approach in which active practice and communication are vital.

You will learn some aspects of basic grammar e.g. masculine & feminine gender, sentence structure, formal & informal context and some verbs; learn key vocabulary and set-phrases in a variety of “survival” contexts e.g. shopping for food, asking for directions, ordering food and drinks at a bar; discuss some aspects of the Spanish culture, and practise mainly your listening and speaking skills.

In this non-qualification course you will learn the language in an immersive way. The tutor will be responsive to the class needs, responding to the group weaknesses. Learners are expected to predominately practice their speaking and listening skills in class and practice reading and writing skills as part of regular homework tasks. This gives the tutor an opportunity to identify group weaknesses and to provide you with personalised feedback to help you improve.

You need to have some previous knowledge of the language.

This course leads to progression courses in the language. Your tutor will be able to give you more information before the end of your course.