Spanish Beginners Fast Track (Level 1)

This is for you if you have no prior knowledge of Spanish (or so little that you effectively want to start again from scratch). You will learn basic skills to enable you to make yourself understood and to find out information in everyday situations. Fast Track courses enable you to complete the level in just one term, instead of two terms.

Key information

Course starting in January 2025

• Course: Saturdays 10.00am - 2.30pm*
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 25 January - ends 29 March 2025
  Lengths: 10 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £270

This course requires a minimum of 8 and it can have up to a maximum of 16 students. The course fee includes all tuition, access to Blackboard, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Term runs from January to March. The full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are four hours long and take place once a week. *There is a half hour lunch break.

Entry level

No previous knowledge of Spanish is required. The course is suitable for absolute beginners.

Course content

• Exchanging personal information
• Describing your family and friends
• Describing daily routines
• Discussing hobbies and things you like to do in your free time
• Simple shopping transactions: at the bar, restaurant and supermarket
• Telling the time, understanding timetables, making travel plans
• Describing your house
• Asking for and understanding simple directions
• Describing your routine

Resources

‘Ele Actual A1’ by Ediciones Virgilio Borobio.

There isn’t a University bookshop however The European Bookshop website holds our book list and offers a 10% discount to all our students. Languages at Leicester Reading List.

It is not essential to bring a course book to the first class. The tutor will discuss book requirements in class and advise you of the best places to obtain the book if required.

Our approach

This course is taught in Spanish and English. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary and grammar structures of the Spanish language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of Spanish language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. The group size of Fast Track courses is limited to 16 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression

Upon completing the Beginners level (1), you can progress onto the Post-Beginners level (2).