Foundations
Spanish for Beginners (A1)
Start from zero and reach a confident A1: greet people, shop, order food and hold simple conversations in six friendly weeks.
About the Course
Spanish for Beginners is built for absolute starters. Each lesson introduces a handful of words and one small grammar point, then puts them straight to work in a real situation. By the end you will handle the everyday exchanges that make travel and first friendships possible.
What you’ll learn
- Greet, introduce yourself and exchange basic personal details.
- Count, tell the time and talk about days, dates and prices.
- Order food and drink and shop for everyday items.
- Use the present tense of regular and key irregular verbs.
- Ask simple questions and understand the answers.
- Describe your family, home and daily routine.
- Read and pronounce Spanish confidently and correctly.
Course program
6 modules · 24 lessons
Module 1 Primeros pasos / First steps
4 lessons- The Spanish alphabetSounds, spelling and the tricky letters.
- Greetings & goodbyesHola, buenos días and adiós.
- Introducing yourselfMe llamo… and soy de….
- Numbers 0–20Counting and giving your phone number.
Module 2 Personas y cosas / People & things
4 lessons- Gender of nounsWhen to use el and la.
- Articles & pluralsUn, una, unos and unas.
- Ser vs estarThe two Spanish verbs for ‘to be’.
- Describing peopleAdjectives, colours and agreement.
Module 3 Mi día a día / Everyday life
4 lessons- Present tense -ar verbsRegular conjugation made simple.
- -er and -ir verbsHablar, comer and vivir.
- Telling the time¿Qué hora es? and daily schedules.
- Days, months & datesThe calendar in Spanish.
Module 4 En la ciudad / Around town
4 lessons- Places in townAsking where things are.
- Hay & locationPrepositions of place.
- Shopping basicsPrices, sizes and quantities.
- Ordering foodUn café, por favor.
Module 5 Familia y casa / Family & home
4 lessons- Family membersPossessive adjectives in context.
- My houseRooms and furniture vocabulary.
- Tener & tener queExpressing possession and obligation.
- Daily routineReflexive verbs like levantarse.
Module 6 Planes / Making plans
4 lessons- Ir a + infinitiveTalking about the near future.
- Weather & seasonsSmall talk about el tiempo.
- Likes & dislikesGustar and me gusta.
- Inviting a friendAccepting and declining plans.
Your teacher
Carlos Beltrán Vidal
Beginner specialist, 9 years helping absolute starters find their voice
Carlos is a native of Valencia who specialises in absolute beginners, turning first-day nerves into first-week confidence. Over nine years he has refined a step-by-step method that keeps grammar light and speaking central. Students love his patience and his knack for making every lesson feel like a small win.
Student reviews
★★★★★“I went from zero to ordering coffee in Spanish in three weeks. Carlos is so encouraging.”
★★★★★“Perfect for a nervous beginner. Nothing is ever rushed and everything sticks.”
★★★★★“Clear, friendly and fun. I actually look forward to my Spanish lessons now.”
Who is this for
- Complete beginners who have never studied Spanish before.
- Travellers who want the essentials before a trip.
- Anyone who tried an app but wants real structure and a teacher.
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