Introduction to Spanish – Sydney Course

Online learning option now available
Join our online classes with livestream video classes over Zoom.

Learning Spanish in Sydney can be difficult, that’s why our Introduction to Spanish courses are suitable for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge of the language is assumed.

Our Spanish teachers will speak Spanish in class to improve your listening skills, whilst still providing all explanations in English. This level is suitable for people intending to travel, business people wishing to extend their professional networks and people who wish to communicate more effectively with families and friends. The classes will also include cultural information about Spain and its customs.

By the end of this course, you will be able to have a basic conversation with someone, introducing yourself, ask for directions, order food and drink at restaurants, use common daily expressions and more!

Online learning for this course is at scheduled class times and sessions. It could include:

• Livestream video classes online;
• Interaction with your tutor and other students during livestream video sessions;
• Group exercises, group discussion, reading dialogue, written exercises, and games to practice new learned skills in an enjoyable way.

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Face-to-face classes may resume at one of our campuses before the end of the course, depending on discussions between the tutor and students as well as the Government’s recommendations at the time, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across North and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Carlingford, Chatswood, Ryde, Mt Druitt, Richmond and many more. Enrol today or enquire now!

Course Outline

In this Introduction to Spanish course, you will learn:

• Self-introduction and introducing people
• Asking about the names of the people
• Pronunciation techniques
• Useful daily expressions (how to say “thank you” etc.)
• Numbers
• Greetings and requests
• Ordering food and drink at restaurants
• Asking for conveniences
• Asking and giving personal information
• How to shop, “barter” and handle money in Spanish
• The customs and cultures of different Spanish speaking countries

Course Outcome

At the end of the course, you will be able to introduce yourself, greet people, utilise various means of introduction, order food and drink, ask for the bill and ask for directions to the bathrooms and local areas.

You will have an understanding of some Spanish customs and an insight into its culture.

What to Bring

• Notepad and pen
• Ring-bind folder
• No textbook required

Prerequisite

No prior knowledge of the Spanish language is required.

Important Information

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Delivery Mode

Online learning for this course is at scheduled class times and sessions. It could include:

• Livestream video classes online;
• Interaction with your tutor and other students during livestream video sessions;
• Group exercises, group discussion, reading dialogue, written exercises, and games to practice new learned skills in an enjoyable way.

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Face-to-face classes may resume at one of our campuses before the end of the course, depending on discussions between the tutor and students as well as the Government’s recommendations at the time, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols.