Course Overview

Spanish Level 1 is a Beginners Spanish course for students who have never studied the Spanish language before. If you’re unsure of your level, then take our language test here, or check our level chart.

Our Spanish language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Content

Communication aims 

– Learn how to introduce yourself, ask questions in class and say hello and goodbye 

– Ask for and give personal information 

– Say hello and goodbye 

– Express intentions 

– Explain the motivations for what you do 

– Talk about what you do in different languages 

Linguistic aims

– Gender in nationalities and professions 

– The verbs ser, tener and llamarse 

– Personal pronouns 

– Gender – definite articles (el, la, los, las) and indefinite articles (un, una, unos, unas) 

– The presente de indicativo: regular verbs ending in –ar, -er, –ir 

– Uses of por, para and porque

– Vocabulary:

• Numbers from 1-10
• The alphabet 
• Nationalities 
• Professions 
• Workplaces 
• Languages 
• Activities in language class 
• Leisure activities

Sociocultural Aspects

– Talk about your relationship with Spanish and Spanish culture 

Coursebook

Aula Internacional Plus: Libro del alumno + MP3 descargable 1 (A1)* 

Units 0, 1 & 2

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

Course Information 

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 15) 
• Students must be 18+ years old 
• Existing language ability: this is a course for complete beginners 
• Classes will take place at our school in Covent Garden (16 Stukeley Street, Holborn, London WC2B 5LQ) 

Class Schedule 

• The classes are 2 hours per week 
• The course runs for 6 weeks 
• The course takes place on weekday evenings 18:30 – 20:30 
• The possible study options for this course are as follows: 

* If the dates are not showing in the booking section below, the course is no longer available for those dates. 

Tuesdays: 7th January – 11th February 2025

Wednesdays: 19th February – 26th March 2025

Thursdays: 3rd April – 15th May 2025*

Mondays: 19th May – 23rd June 2025**

Tuesdays: 1st July – 5th August 2025

Wednesdays: 13th August – 24th September 2025***

Thursdays: 2nd October – 6th November 2025

Mondays: 10th November – 15th December 2025

*No lesson on 24th April 2024. The course will still consist of 6 lessons. 

**No lesson on 26th May 2024. The course will still consist of 6 lessons. 

**No lesson on 27th August 2024. The course will still consist of 6 lessons. 

This language course includes:

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from Spanish language teachers
• Spanish language study tips