Learn Spanish: Survival Spanish for Beginners (FutureLearn)

Learn Spanish: Survival Spanish for Beginners (FutureLearn)

Grasp the basics of Spanish and gain the skills to speak Spanish confidently in different contexts with this practical course. Learn basic Spanish to communicate in a Spanish speaking country. This course will help you start to learn the Spanish language with no need for any prior experience. You’ll embark on a practical three-week journey to help you build confidence and knowledge of the Spanish language, for use in real Spanish-speaking contexts.

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Discover Spanish greetings and farewells
You’ll explore basic topics such as greetings, asking the time, giving personal information, and how to give and ask for directions.
These essential phrases will help you feel comfortable in a variety of situations you may find yourself in when travelling to a Spanish speaking country.

Master Spanish for beginners
This course will help you build a strong foundation of the Spanish language as you tackle the language in different contexts.
You’ll learn useful interactions to help you communicate, build relationships, and navigate around new places.

Learn from the experts at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
You’ll be guided by the language specialists at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. The language centre has been running a successful Spanish program for over 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help get you well on your way to being a fluent Spanish speaker.

Syllabus

Week 1: How are you? / ¿Cómo estás?
Week 2: How much is it? / ¿Cuánto es?
Week 3: Where is it? / ¿Dónde queda?

Learning on this course
You can take this self-guided course and learn at your own pace. On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Apply basic Spanish language skills.
  • Develop confidence to ask and provide personal information.
  • Demonstrate how to give and ask for directions.
  • Improve your interactions while buying and selling products and services.

Who is the course for?
The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish. It will be particularly useful if you are thinking of travelling to a Spanish speaking country.
You don’t need any prior experience to enjoy this course as all the basics are covered.

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