Master essential Spanish conversation skills through our logical, building-block approach that develops sentence-building abilities from day one.
This ten-unit course covers core grammar (ser/estar, regular verbs, time expressions) and practical vocabulary, enabling you to introduce yourself, discuss preferences, and handle everyday situations with confidence.
By completion, you'll speak basic Spanish with the solid grammatical foundation that distinguishes serious learners from casual app users.
- 10 classes (90 min. each)
- Via Zoom
Course Content
Class 1: Spanish basics: Alphabet, pronouns, and family vocabulary
In this class, you will learn the alphabet, the verbs ser and estar, definite and indefinite articles, and vocabulary related to family members in Spanish. You will start building very simple sentences using this material.
By the end of this first class, you'll construct basic Spanish sentences—your first step toward real conversation.
Class 2: Spanish basics: Adjectives, prepositions, and adverbs
In this class, you will learn common adjectives, prepositions, adverbs, conjunctions, and possessive adjectives. You'll also learn some basic words and expressions, numbers 1 through 5, and how to introduce yourself and ask questions in Spanish. We'll also explore how to talk about your favorite things.
Class 3: Spanish basics: Verbs tener, ir, and hacer
In this class, you'll learn how to conjugate and use the verbs tener (to have), ir (to go), and hacer (to do/make) in the present tense. You'll also learn some nouns related to time, the days of the week, and numbers 6 through 10. Lastly, we'll explore vocabulary for places (lugares) and prepositions like a (to), while practicing how to talk about going to places in Spanish.
Class 4: Spanish regular verbs ending in -ar
In this class, you'll learn vocabulary related to la casa (the house), practice using hay (there is/there are), and master the conjugation and use of regular Spanish verbs ending in -ar.
Class 5: Spanish regular verbs ending in -er and -ir
In this class, you'll learn regular verbs ending in -er and -ir and explore essential nouns that pair with these verbs. We'll cover key concepts like subjects and objects, the Spanish personal a, and the prepositions con (with) and sin (without). You'll also work with the adverbs mucho and poco, habit-related time expressions, and the basic use of the present tense. Finally, you'll refine your understanding of bueno, malo, bien, and mal.
Class 6: Body parts, numbers, age, and time
In this class, you'll learn how to identify and name las partes del cuerpo (body parts) in Spanish and master numbers from 0 to 100. You'll also practice saying your age and telling time.
Class 7: Spanish reflexive verbs
In this class, you'll learn how to talk about doing things at specific times in Spanish and dive into Spanish reflexive verbs, understanding how they work and when to use them in everyday conversations.
Class 8: Clothes, por & para, and the verb gustar
In this class, you'll learn vocabulary related to la ropa (clothes) and explore the prepositions por and para. We’ll cover the pronouns mà and ti and introduce the verb gustar (to please), so you can express likes and preferences.
Class 9: Present tense review
In this class, we'll review the present tense, covering basic irregular verbs, regular verbs ending in -ar, -er, and -ir, as well as numbers, basic vocabulary, reflexive verbs, and gustar. You'll also write a short essay about yourself, entirely in Spanish!
Class 10: Food & drinks
In this class, you'll learn vocabulary related to food and drinks, as well as how to order food at a restaurant. You’ll also review the present tense, including reflexive verbs and gustar.
