Spanish Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners
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Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This beginner's course aims to provide you with the ability to understand and use familiar Spanish expressions and basic phrases to satisfy simple daily needs. Grammatical themes will complement the acquired vocabulary and provide a framework for further verbal and non-verbal skill development. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- exchange basic greetings in Spanish
- introduce yourself and others
- ask and answer questions about personal details such as your name, nationality, occupation, etc.
Content
- Greetings: personal information
- Verb ser
- Gender: feminine/masculine
- Introducing someone: occupation, nationality, age
- Introducing your friends: adjectives - demonstrative and possessive
- The alphabet and numbers 0-100
- Determinate articles
- Verbs estar and tener
- Finding things outdoors: places and transport
Intended audience
Suitable for beginner A1 level students.
Prerequisites
None
Delivery style
An interactive, online workshop
Prescribed text
Aula Internacional Plus 1/A1, English with Mp3 Audio by Jaime Corpas, Eva Garcia and Agustin Garmendia (Difusion, Spain 2020)
ISBN: 9788418224157
Based on Units 1-3 of the above text. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice.
Textbooks should only be purchased once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.
Suggested textbook supplier
Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au
Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.
Language International Bookshop
Aula Internacional Plus 1/A1 Textbook English ed. (Hybrid Edition) (languageint.com.au)
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...Thu 30 Jan 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 6 Feb 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 13 Feb 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 20 Feb 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 27 Feb 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 6 Mar 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 13 Mar 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 20 Mar 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 27 Mar 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
Thu 3 Apr 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+11:00)
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...Tue 22 Apr 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 29 Apr 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 6 May 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 13 May 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 20 May 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 27 May 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 3 Jun 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 10 Jun 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 17 Jun 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 24 Jun 2025
6:45pm - 8:45pm (UTC+10:00)
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What others say
Best language teacher I have ever had! The classes were very interesting and useful.
- Julia Pedersen
The course was great and the pace was right for me. The tutor made it fun as well. Looking forward to progressing to course 2!
- Sally Wilson
An exceptionally organised and professional teacher who was well prepared for each class. Sessions were developed to benefit students. The tutor also had a delightfully warm and nurturing personality which assisted with building the confidence of the students.
- Christine Kerr