Spanish for Beginners

Learn Spanish for holidays, travel and everyday conversation with this friendly beginners’ course, developing practical speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while exploring Spanish language and culture.

Would you like to learn Spanish for travel, holidays, personal interest, or to communicate with Spanish-speaking friends, family or colleagues? This engaging Spanish for Beginners course is designed for complete beginners and those with very little previous knowledge of the language.

Each week, you’ll explore a different real-life theme, making learning enjoyable, practical and relevant. Through interactive activities, role-plays, games, authentic materials and conversation practice, you’ll develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while discovering fascinating aspects of Spanish culture, traditions and everyday life.

This supportive course will help you build confidence using Spanish in a wide range of everyday situations. Whether you’re planning a holiday, learning for work, or simply looking for a rewarding new hobby, you’ll gain practical language skills that you can use immediately.

Throughout the course, you will explore a variety of useful topics including:

  • Greet people and introduce yourself
  • Use numbers confidently
  • Talk about yourself, your family and personal possessions
  • Ask for and give directions
  • Ask questions and make enquiries
  • Book accommodation and check into a hotel
  • Order food and drinks in cafés and restaurants
  • Make requests and deal with common travel situations
  • Shop confidently, discussing quantities, prices and preferences
  • Talk about hobbies and leisure activities
  • Describe people, places and properties
  • Explain how you are feeling and describe illnesses or symptoms
  • Discuss the weather and make holiday plans
  • Express opinions, compare things and join in everyday conversations
  • Buy tickets and use public transport
  • And much more!

By the end of the course, you will be able to understand and use basic Spanish phrases, participate in simple conversations, and communicate more confidently in a variety of everyday and travel-related situations.

Once you have booked the course. Please help us to understand our cohort better by filling in this brief google form about your previous language experience and motivations.

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Please note this course runs term time only. You can view our term dates here

21st September 2026 : Spanish Beginners

Start Date : Mon 21st Sep 2026
Time : 18:00 - 20:00
Location : Cirencester College
Duration : 10 weeks
Spaces : 10
Code : 09/26_SPA_10W_MM
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About Your Tutor

Marta says “Teaching Spanish is something I am truly passionate about. I find it incredibly rewarding to help people gain the confidence to communicate in another language while sharing the richness of Spanish culture, traditions and everyday life. My aim is to create a supportive and enjoyable learning environment where learners feel comfortable practising and developing their language skills at their own pace.” She has
more than five years’ experience teaching Spanish to learners of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to advanced students and is a native speaker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Will I Learn?

You will learn essential Spanish vocabulary, phrases and grammar to help you communicate confidently in everyday situations, including travel, shopping, dining, social interactions and holiday planning. You will also develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

What Will I Make / Take Home?

You will take home increased confidence in using Spanish, practical language skills, class notes, completed activities and a foundation for further language learning.

What Level Is This Course?

This course is suitable for complete beginners and learners with very little previous knowledge of Spanish.

Who Are The Target Audience For This Course?

Adults with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish who would like to learn the language for holidays, travel, personal development, work or leisure.

What Resources Are Included For This Course?

Learning materials provided by the tutor, classroom activities and guided practice exercises. Any additional resources will be discussed during the course.

What Do I Need To Bring For This Course?

A notebook, pen and a willingness to participate and practise your new language skills.

For new beginners, this class uses a textbook. We ask you to buy this before the class.

You can source it yourself, should you wish or we sell it on our website. We will be in touch nearer to the start of the course with details of the book.

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