Getting Started with Spanish
Subject Area
Languages & Communication
Student Type
Adults
Study Mode
Part Time
Course Type
Community Learning
What is the course about?
This short, non-accredited continuation course is ideal for beginners who want to start learning Spanish. You’ll begin with the basics, such as greetings, the alphabet, numbers, and telling the time, building a strong foundation of knowledge to help you progress onto other short Spanish courses offered by the college.
As with any language, regular practice outside of the classroom is important. You’ll receive handouts each week to support your learning, though no structured homework will be set.
Why should I choose the course?
This course will give you the essential skills to get started with Spanish and help you communicate using simple questions and requests, perfect for holidays or if you're thinking about living in a Spanish-speaking country and want to begin learning the language.
What will I learn?
During the course, you will:
• Learn and understand the Spanish alphabet, including the additional letters
• Form positive sentence structures using the verbs ‘tener’, ‘ser’, and ‘estar’
• Compose a short spoken introduction about yourself, covering basic personal information
• Understand how to use the first-person forms ‘soy’ and ‘tengo’ to describe physical traits
• Recognise the correct placement of adjectives in relation to nouns
• Analyse and accurately translate a range of sentence structures into Spanish using the first-person singular
You will be informally assessed by your tutor, and you’ll also track your progress each week using an individual learning plan.
What will the course lead on to?
Our non-accredited beginners’ courses begin with Getting Started with Spanish, followed by Build on Your Spanish, and then Spanish for Everyday Use. If you wish to continue your learning journey, you can progress to Enhancing Your Spanish to the Next Level, which is designed to help you practise and develop your speaking, reading, and writing skills based on the knowledge gained in the previous three courses.
What support is available?
We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a Wellbeing Team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.
Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college. For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
Warrington & Vale Royal College offers a welcoming learning environment with modern facilities, ample on-site parking, and expert tuition from knowledgeable and supportive staff. Whether you're just starting out or looking to develop new skills, we’re here to help you succeed.
What are the entry requirements?
This is a basic course for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of the language required. The course is for adults aged 19+.
What are my funding options?
For more information about financial support, please visit: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support
For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
There are no additional costs associated with the course, but please bring along a notebook and pen to the sessions.
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