LEARN SPANISH LANGUAGE AS SPOKEN IN SPAIN
Description
Course Overview:
This beginner-level course uses the Vente Method to teach Castilian Spanish, a dynamic approach designed to immerse you in the language from day one. You’ll start speaking Spanish in everyday situations and learn grammar naturally as you go. By focusing on communication first, the Vente method helps you become conversational quickly, building both confidence and fluency in real-life contexts.
Course Objectives:
- Engage in basic conversations from the very first lesson, using functional vocabulary and phrases.
- Develop a deep understanding of Castilian Spanish pronunciation and sounds through active listening and speaking.
- Learn essential grammar and structures in context, integrating them into your conversations.
- Expand your vocabulary through thematic topics, such as greetings, food, and travel, so you can start using Spanish right away.
- Gain cultural insights into Spanish customs and language nuances, ensuring you're ready for real-world interactions.
Course Outline:
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Module 1: Hola! Introduction to Castilian Spanish (spoken in Spain)
- Meet your first vocabulary: basic greetings and introductions.
- Practice key phrases for saying hello, goodbye, asking names, and making small talk.
- Focus on Castilian pronunciation—specifically the "th" sound (like in gracias).
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Module 2: Talking About You – Personal Information
- Practice saying your age, nationality, where you're from, and talking about family.
- Task-Based Learning: Have a role-play activity where you introduce yourself to a classmate (in Spanish).
- Introduce basic verbs and sentence structures (e.g., ser and tener).
- Learn to ask and answer simple questions like "Where are you from?" and "How old are you?"
- Cultural Insight: Discuss common Spanish names and family structures.
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Module 3: Numbers, Time, and Everyday Routines
- Master numbers and how to tell the time in Castilian Spanish.
- Learn vocabulary for describing your day: "I wake up at 7 AM," "I work at a café," etc.
- Interactive Practice: Participate in a dialogue where you schedule a meeting, talk about your day, or make plans.
- Use the Vente approach to learn grammar in context (present tense verb conjugation with hacer, ir, trabajar, etc.).
- Practice speaking and listening with real-world scenarios.
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Module 4: Exploring Food & Drink
- Vocabulary for food items, restaurants, and ordering meals.
- Learn useful phrases for dining out: "What do you recommend?" "I’d like..." "How much is this?"
- Real-World Role Play: Simulate a conversation in a Spanish-speaking restaurant.
- Use conversational patterns and introduce essential verbs (like comer, beber, and pedir).
- Cultural Insight: Discover Spanish food culture (e.g., tapas, meals of the day).
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Module 5: Navigating Your Surroundings – Directions and Travel
- Learn vocabulary for common locations and directions.
- Interactive Task: Practice asking for directions in Spanish, identifying landmarks, and describing where things are located.
- Integrate useful phrases for travel, such as "Where is the train station?" and "How do I get to the airport?"
- Cultural Focus: Talk about public transport in Spain and how it works.
- Grammar point: Using the verb estar to talk about location.
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Module 6: Talking About Others – Describing People and Things
- Learn vocabulary for physical descriptions and personality traits.
- Task-Based Learning: Describe a friend, family member, or celebrity in Spanish.
- Use adjectives and learn sentence structure: es alto, es simpático, etc.
- Vente Approach: Emphasize conversation and practice with a partner in live sessions.
- Cultural Insight: Discuss how people greet each other in Spain (besos, handshakes, etc.).
Course Features:
- Real-Life Conversations: Practice speaking from the first lesson with dialogues, role plays, and group activities.
- Immersive Listening: Watch and listen to authentic Castilian Spanish content (e.g., video clips, interviews, conversations).
- Interactive Tasks: Engage with weekly activities that encourage active speaking and listening in real-world scenarios.
- Cultural Immersion: Explore Spanish customs, traditions, and daily life alongside language learning.
- Live Sessions: Participate in weekly conversation practice with a native speaker and other learners.
- Personalized Feedback: Get feedback on speaking and writing tasks to improve fluency and pronunciation.
Level: Beginner (A1)
Prerequisites: None. Ideal for those who are starting from scratch or have limited knowledge of Spanish.
Course Duration:
6 weeks: 3 classes per week 45 min each
8 weeks: ideally 2 classes per week 45 min each
4 weeks: 4 classes per week 45 min each
3 weeks: 5 classes per week 45 min each (this is our intensive option)
Instructor: [Instructor Name], Native Castilian Spanish speaker with over 20 years of teaching experience, 3+ years of which using the Vente Method.
Cafetalk's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- More than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ Cancellation is possible at any time.
- Less than 24 hours before lesson start time.→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
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No-Show→ The tutor may take a cancellation fee.
(Please check with the tutor for details.)
Lessons by this tutor
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Spanish for Travellers. Feel Confident in Common Situations!
✨ Are you planning a trip to Spain? Don't let language barriers hold you back! ✨25min 2,200PHas Trial -
HABLA CASTELLANO MIENTRAS TE ESTÉS TOMANDO ALGO
PRACTICA TU ESPAÑOL COMO SI FUESE CON UNA AMIGA Y EN UNA CAFETERÍA - TU BEBIDA LA PONES TÚ :)25min 2,200PHas Trial -
CASUAL TALK OVER A TEA OR COFFEE - THE DRINK IS ON YOU :)
IF YOU ALREADY LIKE TALKING WHY DON'T WE DO IT IN ENGLISH AND IN A RELAXED SETTING25min 2,000PHas Trial -
GOAL SETTING 2025
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS OR SETTING YOUR GOALS CLEAR. HAVE YOU CHOSEN THE RIGHT ONES?25min 2,000PHas Trial -
LET'S TALK OVER A TEA OR COFFEE
FRIENDLY CHAT ON A COMMON TOPIC (BRITISH ENGLISH, NEUTRAL ACCENT)50min 3,900PHas Trial -
Learn how to spell (the alphabet + practice)
Learn the alphabet + do some spelling exercises30min 1,900P