Spanish Beginners
Starting from
€475
Course information
The Spanish Beginners course is for those students who have little or no knowledge of the Spanish language. Starting with ‘¿De dónde es usted?’ and ‘¿Cómo se llama usted?’ you will be introduced to the Spanish language.
The course is taught in Spanish and Dutch or English, depending on the languages of the participants.
Course schedule and prices
Intake
There is no intake required for this course. Are you unsure about your level? Feel free to contact us.
Course content
On completion of Spanish Beginners you will be able to read simple texts and to hold brief conversations in Spanish. You will be able to introduce yourself, for example, and to say who you are, what you do and what you like. You will be able to ask and answer simple questions about an immediate need or a very familiar topic (for example when shopping). The course also covers writing short, standard sentences.
In order to achieve these goals, you will learn, among other things, the Spanish alphabet and numerals and how to recognise and use nouns and adjectives.
Grammatical skills covered during this language course include the present tense (for example yo estudio), the past tense and the imperative (firme aquí, por favor).
Certificate
You will complete the course with an oral and written exam.
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to Spanish level 2 .
Course material
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.
FAQ
What is included in the price of a group course?
The course price includes:
- an intake
- the group course
- an exam
- (if necessary) a resit. You can take the resit within six months after finishing the course.
- a certificate
The course material is not included in the course price.
What is the difference between an online and in class course? Can I combine an online and in class course?
There is no difference in the course content and course material between the online and in class course, only a difference in format. The online courses take place via Zoom and the in class courses at the Roeterseiland in Amsterdam. By using breakout-rooms teachers will aim to provide the same interaction as during an in class course. In both formats students are expected to actively participate in the course.
The choice for an online or in class course depends on your personal preference for location and teaching style.
It is not possible to combine an online and in class course. If you start a course online, you will follow the entire course online. The same applies to in class courses. This is in order to ensure the peace in our classes and avoid a lot of changes between classes.
How much time should I expect to spend on studying by myself?
Students generally need to spend double the amount of time of the course on studying by themselves. This means that if your course is 40 hours of class, you can expect about 80 hours of homework and self study. In our experience, the more time you invest in homework, the more you benefit from your course.
Which teacher will teach my group course?
In the week before the start of the course you will receive your final course confirmation which mentions your teacher.
At UvA Talen we have a variety of professional teachers with years of experience teaching to adults. Due to our feedback sessions with teacher we can guarantee the quality of our teachers. We have set standards for the qualification of our teacher. Depending on the type of course, we will often choose for a native speaker of your language.
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Why
UvA Talen
Awesome! I had an amazing teacher who was so calm, clear, and supportive. It was an enjoyable space to learn a new language, UvA Talen was definitely the right place for me!