Courses for Adults

Spanish Elementary 1

Subject Area

Languages

Start Date

September 2025

Study Mode

Evening

Duration

10 Weeks

Level

Spanish Elementary I is designed for adult learners who are ready to move beyond the basics and take their Spanish to the next level. Ideal for those who have completed Beginner III, hold a foundation GCSE, or can comfortably discuss daily routines, preferences, and common situations using the present tense and reflexive verbs, this course bridges foundational knowledge with more natural, confident communication.

By the end of Elementary I, students will be able to talk about future plans, share recent experiences, and describe daily responsibilities with ease. They'll learn to navigate travel conversations, describe their home environment, and express opinions in smoother, more flowing Spanish. The course introduces key grammar such as the present perfect and immediate future tenses, expanding the tools needed to speak clearly, spontaneously, and with greater depth.

Whether you're preparing for travel, work, or simply want to engage more meaningfully in Spanish, this course offers the structure and support to help you communicate with greater confidence and fluency.

Entry requirements

Students who have completed Beginner III or foundation GCSE or can comfortably talk about daily routines, preferences, and common situations using present tense and reflexive verbs.

Course units

On this courses you will learn to:

Talking about plans, projects, and upcoming events
Describing transportation methods and giving directions
Discussing trips and recent experiences
Expressing obligations and responsibilities
Describing houses and types of accommodation
Sharing opinions and expressing agreement or disagreement

Grammar focus:

Verb ir, venir (present tense)
Immediate future tense (ir + a + infinitive)
Present perfect tense (haber + past participle)
Tener que + infinitive for obligations
Common prepositions (e.g., sobre, entre, hacia)
Frequency expressions (siempre, a veces, nunca)

Assessments

There are no formal assessments, students will be awarded with a York College certificate upon completion.

Course fees

TBC

Course progression

Students who complete Spanish Elementary 1 can progress onto Spanish Elementary 2 in January 2026.

Dates & course duration

Mondays, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
15th September - 24th November 2025
10 weeks

Study methods

The course will be delivered in College and will be taught with a focus on listening, understanding and speaking, with some reading and writing.

Facilities

Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

Additional costs

All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, some courses may require additional study from home, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning. You will be made aware of any additional study time at the time of enrolment.

Career progression

You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in Spanish to help you progress and develop in a number of job opportunities to suit your personal needs and interests.

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