A1 Spanish: Beginner's Comprehensive Course
¡Hola! Welcome to your first step in learning Spanish. This comprehensive course is designed for absolute beginners and covers the entire A1 syllabus as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You will learn to introduce yourself, talk about your daily life, order food, ask for directions, and hold simple conversations about familiar topics. The course starts with a short introduction to set you up for success, including essential study tips. It finishes with a final test to showcase everything you've learned. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in Spanish grammar and vocabulary for real-world communication.
Decks in this Course
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A1 Spanish: Course Introduction and Study Tips
An introduction to the A1 Spanish course. This short, deck explains the course structure, sets expectations, and provides crucial study tips to help you succeed in your language learning journey.
Spanish Pronunciation: The Sounds of Spanish
Learn the essential sounds of Peninsular Spanish. This deck covers the five vowels, tricky consonants like 'c', 'z', 'g', 'j', 'ñ', and the rolled 'rr', and the fundamental rules for word stress to help you speak clearly and confidently.
Spanish Greetings and Farewells
Learn essential formal (usted) and informal (tú) Spanish greetings, introductions, and farewells for different times of the day.
Spanish Nouns: Gender, Number, and Articles
Learn the concepts of grammatical gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) for Spanish nouns. Master the use of definite (el, la, los, las) and indefinite (un, una, unos, unas) articles.
Spanish Subject Pronouns
Memorise all the Spanish subject pronouns, such as yo, tú, él, and ella. This deck covers formal and informal address, and gendered pronouns.
The Spanish Verb 'Ser': Identity and Characteristics
Learn the present tense conjugation of the irregular verb 'ser' and its primary uses for describing identity, occupation,origin, and inherent characteristics.
Spanish Numbers 0-100 and The Verb 'Tener'
Learn to count from 0 to 100 in Spanish. Learn the present tense conjugation of the irregular verb 'tener' (to have) and how to use it to state your age and talk about possessions.
Asking for and Giving Personal Information in Spanish
Learn how to ask for and provide basic personal information, including name, nationality, profession, and age, using the verbs 'ser' and 'tener'.
Spanish Adjectives: Agreement and Description
Learn the rules for adjective agreement in gender and number. Memorise a core set of adjectives for describing personality, physical appearance, and common objects, including colours.
Talking About Your Family in Spanish
Learn the Spanish vocabulary for immediate and extended family members. Practice describing family members using the verbs 'ser' and 'tener' along with basic adjectives.
The Spanish Verb 'Estar': Location and States
Learn the present tense conjugation of the irregular verb 'estar' and its primary uses for describing location and temporary states or conditions, such as feelings.
Spanish Practice: 'Ser' vs 'Estar'
Practice choosing between 'ser' and 'estar' in various contexts. Reinforce the core rules: 'ser' for permanent characteristics and identity, 'estar' for location and temporary states.
Spanish Present Tense: Regular '-ar' Verbs
Learn the conjugation pattern for regular '-ar' verbs in the present tense. Practice conjugating common verbs like 'hablar', 'trabajar', and 'estudiar'.
Spanish Present Tense: Regular '-er' Verbs
Learn the conjugation pattern for regular '-er' verbs in the present tense. This deck covers the endings for all subject pronouns and provides practice with common verbs like 'comer' (to eat), 'beber' (to drink), and 'aprender' (to learn).
Spanish Present Tense: Regular '-ir' Verbs
Learn the conjugation pattern for regular '-ir' verbs in the present tense. Practice conjugating common verbs like 'vivir' and 'escribir'.
Asking Questions in Spanish
Learn how to form simple yes/no questions with intonation and negative statements using 'no'. Master the use of key interrogative words: qué, quién, dónde, cuándo, cómo, por qué, and cuánto.
Spanish Dates, Days, Months, and Time
Learn the vocabulary for the days of the week, months of the year, and seasons. Learn how to tell time and how to state the date in Spanish.
Places in the City and the Spanish Verb 'Ir'
Learn the present tense conjugation of the irregular verb 'ir' (to go). Learn vocabulary for common places in a city. Practice forming sentences about going to places using 'ir + a'.
Spanish Prepositions of Place and 'Hay'
Learn how to express existence using 'hay' (there is/are). Memorise basic prepositions of place (en, a, de, con, sobre, debajo de) to describe the location of objects and give simple directions.
Describing Your Daily Routine in Spanish
Learn vocabulary for daily routine activities and the basic structure of reflexive verbs by focusing on common examples like 'levantarse' (to get up).
Spanish Hobbies and Expressing Likes with 'Gustar'
Learn vocabulary for common hobbies and free-time activities. Master the structure of the verb 'gustar' (me gusta/n, te gusta/n, etc.) to talk about likes and dislikes.
More Key Spanish Irregular Verbs
Learn the present tense conjugations of the key irregular verbs 'querer' (to want), 'poder' (to be able to), 'hacer' (to do/make), and 'salir' (to go out/leave).
Spanish Food, Drink, and Ordering in a Café
Learn essential Spanish vocabulary for common food and drink items. This deck also teaches you how to politely order in a café or restaurant and ask for the bill.
Spanish Vocabulary: The House and Clothing
Learn vocabulary for rooms in a house, common items of furniture, and common items of clothing.
A1 Spanish: Final Showcase Test
A cumulative assessment of all the grammar, vocabulary, and communicative functions covered in the A1 Spanish course.
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