Ready to take your Spanish to the next level? 

Fast Track Spanish: Pre-Intermediate 1 picks up where your Beginner Spanish (A1) left off and takes you through two IH London levels in eight focused Saturday morning sessions. At pre-intermediate level, the language becomes genuinely expressive — you move from survival Spanish into the kind of fluency that lets you tell stories, describe how things used to be, and hold your own in real conversations about life, health, and the past. 

The headline grammar milestones of this course are the pretérito indefinido, the introduction of the pretérito imperfecto, and the contrast between indefinido and perfecto. Alongside these, you will develop comparatives and superlatives, expand your use of pronouns, and build a richer vocabulary across health, sport, and personal history. 

Course format 

Why choose this course? 

• Study with a trusted and internationally recognised language school in the heart of London 

• Learn in an immersive, face-to-face environment with a qualified, experienced teacher 

• Cover Spanish Levels 7 and 8 in just eight Saturday mornings 

• Benefit from practical activities, role-plays, and cultural moments every week 

• Use Spanish from day one — real communication, not just textbook exercises 

• Make rapid progress without any weekday commitment 

This course is for learners who have completed Fast Track Spanish: Beginner 3 or our Spanish Level 6 and are ready to build on those foundations at a fast, structured pace. You will be comfortable with basic present tense Spanish and will have encountered the pretérito perfecto; now it is time to go further. 

It is a good fit for: 

• Adults who have completed Fast Track Spanish: Beginner 3 or our Spanish Level 6 course and want to continue at the same pace 

• Adults who have studied approximately 70–80 hours of Spanish and are ready for A2 

• Students who have obtained grades 1–5 on their Spanish GCSE 

• People who want to cover two levels of Spanish in a single focused Saturday programme 

• Learners who want to develop real narrative fluency — telling stories and describing experiences in Spanish 

• Anyone who wants to move beyond basic Spanish and into the language of real everyday life 

This course may be especially useful if you want to: 

• Master the pretérito indefinido and begin using the imperfecto with confidence 

• Talk about your childhood, memories, and experiences with real depth 

• Discuss health, sport, and physical wellbeing in Spanish 

• Develop the ability to compare people, places, and things naturally 

How does this compare to our Spanish courses? 

Both formats cover exactly the same content and lead to the same learning outcomes. This course covers two levels — the equivalent of two separate courses — in eight Saturday morning sessions of three hours each. The evening courses cover one level at a time at a more gradual pace. 

This course may not be the right choice if you prefer a slower, more gradual pace. In that case, our regular Spanish courses may be a better fit. 

The content below gives you an overview of the grammar, vocabulary, and cultural themes covered in this course. It is a rough guide only — your teacher will select the most relevant material from the coursebook and may adapt the pace and order of topics to suit the group. Please note that this course does not cover every page of the coursebook. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Narrate past events using both the pretérito indefinido and the pretérito perfecto 

• Describe how things were in the past using the imperfecto 

• Talk about your childhood, memories, and experiences growing up 

• Compare people, places, and things using comparatives and superlatives 

• Discuss health, physical wellbeing, and lifestyle habits 

Course content overview 

Self-study 

We recommend 1–2 hours of self-study per week. Your teacher will suggest exercises from the coursebook or workbook and may also recommend online resources and apps to support your progress between Saturday sessions. 

Learning approach 

Lessons are face-to-face, dynamic, and led by a qualified, experienced teacher who speaks in Spanish throughout. Every session combines structured coursebook work with practical communicative activities — conversations, role-plays, cultural exploration, and speaking tasks that help you use Spanish in realistic, enjoyable situations from day one. 

Grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation are developed systematically alongside communicative practice, so you make progress across all aspects of the language, not just conversation. 

Do I need to have studied Spanish before? 

Yes. This course is designed for learners who have completed A1 Beginner Spanish — either through Fast Track Spanish: Beginner 3 or our Spanish Level 6 course — or who have studied approximately 70–80 hours of Spanish. If you are unsure whether your level is right, please take our placement test or contact us; we will be happy to advise. 

Do I need to buy a coursebook? 

Yes. The course uses Aula Internacional Plus A2, which you will need from your second lesson onwards. The book is available to purchase on our website. There is nothing to organise before you start. You will use this coursebook for the whole A2 pre-intermediate level. 

How is this different from the Spanish Level 7 and 8 courses? 

This course covers the same content as Spanish Levels 7 and 8 combined and leads to the same outcomes — in eight Saturday morning sessions rather than two separate courses. If you want to progress quickly and prefer a Saturday format, Fast Track is the right choice. If you prefer a more gradual pace, our other courses may suit you better. 

Will the course cover every page of the coursebook? 

No. The course covers selected content from Aula Internacional Plus A2 rather than every page. Your teacher will prioritise the most important communicative and grammatical content, and the programme may be adapted to suit the pace and needs of the group. 

What is the difference between the pretérito indefinido, pretérito perfecto, and imperfecto? 

These are three of the most important past tenses in Spanish. The pretérito perfecto is used for recent or personally relevant events. The pretérito indefinido is used for completed past events at a specific point in time. The imperfecto is used for descriptions, ongoing past states, and habitual actions.  

Examples: 

Pretérito perfecto — Esta semana he visitado el museo.  

Pretérito indefinido — El año pasado fui a Madrid.  

Pretérito imperfecto — Cuando era niño, jugaba al fútbol todos los días.  

Learning to use all three — and to choose between them naturally — is one of the most important milestones in Spanish, and it is a central focus of this course. 

What kind of activities will we do in class? 

Each session combines coursebook work with practical communicative activities — role-plays, speaking tasks, cultural moments, and pair or group work — so you are using Spanish every week, not just learning about it. 

Will I be speaking in class? 

Yes. Speaking and real communication are at the heart of every session, in a supportive and encouraging environment where making mistakes is part of the learning process. 

What happens after this course? 

After completing this course, you can continue to Fast Track Spanish: Pre-Intermediate 2, which covers Levels 9 and 10 at the same pace. Alternatively, you can continue with our regular Spanish Level 9 course. 

Spanish Level 7 is an Elementary Spanish course for students who are already in the process of learning Spanish. Spanish Level 7 requires that you have previously studied Spanish Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours. 

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 POINTS

• Talk about habits
• Talk about duration and difficulty
• Give advice
• Talk about holidays in the past
• Talk about a person´s life (biography)
• Talk about leisure activities
• Talk about experiences in the past

GRAMMAR POINTS

• Revision of the present tense (regular and irregular verbs)
• Reflexive verbs
• Verbos costar and sentirse
• Desde and desde hace

VOCABULARY

• Adjectives to describe character
• Skills and abilities
• Emotions

Coursebook

Aula Internacional Plus 2 – Libro del alumno A2 – Unit 1 and 2

This language course includes

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

Spanish Level 7 is an Pre-Intermediate (A2) course for students who have been studying Spanish for a while. It is recommended that you have previously studied Spanish Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Spanish and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use Italian in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 7, continue your learning with Level 8 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

This language course includes:

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources
• Spanish study tips
• Additional study resources
• Support from experienced teachers
• Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Talk about yourself and others: Share your daily habits, describe your personality, talk about your emotions, and discuss your abilities and achievements.
• Tell stories and describe past events: Talk about past holidays, describe someone’s life (a short biography), and connect events using appropriate time markers.
• Express how you feel and give advice: Use a variety of expressions to describe feelings like frustration or confidence, and give advice in everyday situations.
• Use Spanish accurately in common situations: Talk about the beginning and duration of actions, and describe how long something takes or how difficult it is.
• Use key grammar structures such as the present tense (regular and irregular verbs), reflexive verbs, and the pretérito indefinido.
• Understand and use important expressions with desde, desde hace, hasta, and durante.
• Expand your vocabulary around emotions, biographies, and language learning activities.

Materials

Required Coursebook:
Aula Internacional Plus 2. Libro del alumno
Publisher – Difusión
ISBN 9788419236067

Units 1 and 2

Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you on your welcome email.

Spanish Level 8 is an Elementary Spanish course for students who are already in the process of learning Spanish.

Spanish Level 8 requires that you have previously studied Spanish Level 7 or a course of at least 84 class hours. 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

COMMUNICATIONS POINTS

• Describe people
• Talk about relationships
• Describe a house
• Compare, locate and describe objects
• Express preferences and talk about likes and dislikes

GRAMMAR POINTS

• The pretérito indefinido
• Present Tense (Irregular verbs)
• Llevarse bien/mal con alguien
• Caer bien/mal
• Verb parecerse
• Comparatives
• Prepositions: debajo de, encima de, detrás de, delante de, etc.
• Possessive pronouns
• Verbs: gustar, encantar and preferir

VOCABULARY

• Biographies
• Leisure places and activities
• Holidays
• Adjectives for physical description
• Relationships
• Furniture and objects
• Types of houses

Coursebooks

Aula Internacional Plus 2 – Libro del alumno A2 – Units 3 & 4

*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.

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

Spanish Level 9 is a Pre-Intermediate Spanish course for students who have been studying the Spanish language for a while. Spanish Level 9 requires that you have previously studied Spanish Level 8 or a course of at least 96 class hours.

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

Coursebooks

Aula Internacional Plus 2 – Libro del alumno A2 – Units 5 & 6

ISBN 9788418032202

*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.

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

Spanish Level 10 is a Pre-Intermediate Spanish course for students who have been studying the Spanish language for a while. Spanish Level 10 requires that you have previously studied Spanish Level 9 or a course of at least 108 class hours. 

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 Points

Grammar Points

Vocabulary

* To be able to enroll for this level you should be familiar with the pretérito indefinido, pretérito perfecto and pretérito imperfecto.

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

Spanish Level 11 is a Pre-Intermediate Spanish course for students who have been studying the Spanish language for a while. Spanish Level 11 requires that you have previously studied Spanish Level 10 or a course of at least 120 class hours. 

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

• Discussing past habits and customs
• Contrasting past and present situations
• Expressing personal opinions
• Agreeing and disagreeing
• Describing a city
• Vocabulary:
  • Exploring historical periods
  • Describing various stages of life
  • Discussing aspects of city life
  • Understanding public services

Linguistic aims

• Utilizing the preterite imperfect tense (El pretérito imperfecto)
• Employing expressions like “ya no” and “todavía”
• Incorporating expressions of time
• Mastering comparative and superlative forms
• Constructing sentences with relative clauses

* To be able to enroll for this level you should be familiar with the pretérito indefinido, pretérito perfecto and pretérito imperfecto.

Coursebook

Aula Internacional Plus 2* 

Units 9

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books can be purchased at reception before the second lesson.

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

Spanish Level 12 is a Pre-Intermediate Spanish course for students who have been studying the Spanish language for a while. Spanish Level 12 requires that you have previously studied Spanish Level 11 or a course of at least 132 class hours. 

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 Points

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