Course Overview
Are you planning a trip to Spain or Latin America and want to speak Spanish with confidence? Our Spanish for Travel course is designed for absolute beginners or those with very limited knowledge of the language. This fun and practical course that focuses on real-life travel situations to help you feel at ease from the moment you land.
In this interactive course, you’ll learn basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary to navigate common travel scenarios. You’ll practice introducing yourself and meeting people, asking for directions and places in the city, ordering food and drinks at a bar or restaurant and checking into a hotel. Through engaging role-plays, group activities, videos and conversational practice, you’ll build the confidence to speak and understand Spanish when traveling.
Whether you’re preparing for a holiday, business trip or backpacking adventure, this travel Spanish course gives you the tools to communicate in everyday situations. You’ll also gain insights into cultural customs and travel tips that will make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
Join us and take your first step toward stress-free, confident travel in Spanish speaking countries. ¡Vamos!
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course, you will learn:
- Introduce yourself and others (name, nationality, age, profession)
- Ask and answer basic personal questions
- Use common greetings and polite expressions (hello, goodbye, please, thank you)
- Talk about your hobbies and interests
- Ask for and understand telephone numbers, email addresses and addresses
- Talk about days of the week, months and seasons of the year
- Tell and ask the time
- Use numbers for prices, dates, times and counting
- Order food and drinks at cafés, bars and restaurants
- Recognise and name common foods and drinks
- Book a hotel room or check in at a reception desk
- Ask for and give directions in a city (banks, museums, post office, etc.)
- Describe places and people in simple terms
- Use key travel-related vocabulary (airport, train station, transport, luggage, etc.)
- Understand basic signs and public notices in Spanish
- Express preferences and make simple requests or inquiries
- Handle simple everyday situations with confidence during your trip
- Gain cultural insights and travel tips relevant to Spanish-speaking countries
- Navigate everyday travel situations in Spanish with greater ease and confidence
Course outcome
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Introduce yourself and others, and ask for basic personal information
- Use common greetings and polite expressions in everyday interactions
- Order food and drinks in restaurants, cafés and bars with confidence
- Ask for and understand directions to key places in a town or city
- Book a hotel room, check in and ask simple questions at reception
- Recognise and use essential travel-related vocabulary (transport, food, accommodation)
- Use numbers for time, prices and dates
- Talk about your nationality, profession and hobbies in simple terms
- Understand basic signs, menus and notices in Spanish-speaking countries
- Navigate everyday travel situations in Spanish with greater ease and confidence
- You’ll leave the course with practical language skills and cultural tips to help you communicate effectively while travelling in Spanish-speaking countries
What you need to know
Entry requirements
There are no essential prerequisites for attending this Spanish for Travel course. It is designed for complete beginners and those with little to no prior knowledge of Spanish.
What you need to provide
- All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
- Comprehensive course notes and a handout will be provided
- Notepad and pen