Start from zero and reach a confident A1: greet people, shop, order food and hold simple conversations in six friendly weeks.
Beginner4.8 rating6 weeks24 lessons
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 1Primeros pasos / First steps4 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 2Personas y cosas / People & things4 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 3Mi día a día / Everyday life4 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 4En la ciudad / Around town4 lessons
Places in townAsking where things are.
Hay & locationPrepositions of place.
Shopping basicsPrices, sizes and quantities.
Ordering foodUn café, por favor.
Module 5Familia y casa / Family & home4 lessons
Family membersPossessive adjectives in context.
My houseRooms and furniture vocabulary.
Tener & tener queExpressing possession and obligation.
Daily routineReflexive verbs like levantarse.
Module 6Planes / Making plans4 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
Anna L.
“I went from zero to ordering coffee in Spanish in three weeks. Carlos is so encouraging.”
Tom B.
“Perfect for a nervous beginner. Nothing is ever rushed and everything sticks.”
Yuki M.
“Clear, friendly and fun. I actually look forward to my Spanish lessons now.”
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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.
Frequently asked questions
I know absolutely no Spanish. Is that okay?
Perfect — this course assumes zero prior knowledge and starts with the alphabet and first greetings.
How much time per week should I plan?
Around three to four hours a week comfortably completes the six-week schedule.
What level will I reach?
A solid A1 — enough to handle greetings, shopping, ordering and simple everyday conversations.
