What will I learn in this course?

If you don’t speak any Spanish yet, or only know a few words and expressions, you can start at this first level.

By the end of the course, you’ll have learned the basics of Spanish in a short time. You’ll be able to say who you are, where you’re from, what you do — and ask the same of your conversation partner. You’ll have a solid foundation in basic vocabulary, pronunciation, verb conjugations, and numbers.

Topics

At this level, you’ll mainly learn how to talk about yourself and ask others who they are, where they’re from, exchange contact details, and communicate other basic everyday information.

Grammar

You’ll learn the present tense, numbers, how to tell time, the use of masculine and feminine nouns, and more.

Course materials

Compendio Básico 1 (syllabus) – AULA Internacional Plus 1

What will I learn in this course?

If you can already get by in Spanish and are somewhat familiar with the present tense (e.g., ‘Yo trabajo’), you can start at this level.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to have short conversations about everyday topics, such as what you like and dislike, what you did yesterday and go shopping. You will also have read your first Spanish story!

Topics

Topics covered include saying what you love, telling about your family and relationships, shopping and asking about prices, expressing preferences and talking about the weather, etc.

Grammar

The completed tense (e.g. “Yo he trabajado”), the verb gustar and encantar, muy and mucho, verbs such as preferir, querer, tener etc .

Course materials

Compendio Básico 2 (syllabus) – AULA Internacional Plus 1

What will I learn in this course?

This conversation course is designed for students at A1.1 level who primarily want to improve their Spanish speaking and listening skills.

To participate, you must know at least the present tense (“Yo trabajo”)and the completed tense (“Yo he trabajado”). Preferably, you also know the verbs gustar and preferir.

Students must have completed the Básico 2 course in Molinos de Viento, or have the A1.1 level of the European Framework of Reference.

Topics

Making plans, shopping, meeting new people, talking about your home, phone calls, asking for directions, etc.

Grammar

No new grammar is covered in this course. The lessons will include occasional short grammar exercises to reinforce your knowledge.

Course materials

Textbook Palabras– Reading book from the Lola Lago series.

What will I learn in this course?

If you can make yourself understood reasonably well in everyday situations, are familiar with the verbs in the present tense (regular and irregular) and can already use the completed tense(el Pretérito Perfecto) a little, then you can participate in the Básico 3.

At this level you strengthen your knowledge of the previous topics and expand your knowledge of the past tenses with the Indefinido. You will then have a good practical knowledge of how to ask for information, order in a restaurant and talk about past events, etc. during your stay in a Spanish-speaking country.

Topics

Topics covered include food and ordering in a restaurant, stating preferences, making descriptions, recounting past experiences and skills.

Grammar

Indefinido, repetition of verb gustar and encantar, verbs like saber and poder, pronouns like lo, la, los las etc

Course materials

Compendio Básico 3 (syllabus) – AULA Internacional Plus 1 – Vacaciones al Sol (reading from the Lola Lago series)

What will I learn in this course?

If you have already completed several courses and are familiar with the past tense, Indefinido (e.g., “Yo trabajé”), you can participate in the Pre Intermedio course.

At this level you will strengthen your knowledge by repeating previous topics such as the imperative and Indefinido. You will also work on pronouns (el Complemento directo y indirecto) After this course, you will have sufficient basic knowledge to advance to the Intermedio 1 course.

Topics

Topics include comparing things, body and illness, making plans, describing your past, etc.

Grammar

Irregular Indefinido (e.g. “Hiciste”), Gebiedende wijs (herh.), Complementos directo / indirecto (e.g. “Me, te, lo, la, …”) etc.

Course materials

Compendio Pre Intermedio (syllabus) – AULA Internacional 1 Plus- Una nota falsa (reading material).