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 follow: 

Thursdays: 11th January – 15th February 2024

Mondays: 19th February – 25th March 2024

Tuesdays: 9th April – 14th May 2024

Wednesdays: 22nd May – 26th June 2024

Thursdays: 4th July – 15th August 2024*

Tuesdays: 20th August – 24th September 2024

Wednesdays: 2nd October – 6th November 2024

Mondays: 11th November – 16th December 2024

*There is a week’s break in the course from 29th July – 2nd August 2024 for the summer holiday. The course still consists of 6 lessons spread out over 7 weeks.

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