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This is for you if you have no prior knowledge of Spanish (or so little that you effectively want to start again from scratch). You will learn basic skills to enable you to make yourself understood and to find out information in everyday situations.

Key information

Courses starting in October 2025

• Course: Tuesdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 7 October 2025 - ends 24 March 2026
  Lengths: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £280* (payable in two termly instalments of £140 each)
  Bursary Fund available for UoL Students (£140)*

• Course: Wednesdays 3.00pm - 5.00pm 
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 8 October 2025 - ends 25 March 2026
  Lengths: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £280* (payable in two termly instalments of £140 each)
  Bursary Fund available for UoL Students (£140)*

*As part of the Languages at Leicester's 20th Anniversary, Â鶹ÊÓƵ's students (undergraduate and postgraduate) are welcome to apply for a Bursary Fund covering 50% of this course fee. For further details, see our dates and fees and Terms & Conditions (Point 13).

These courses require a minimum of 8 and it can have up to a maximum of 20 students. The course fee includes all tuition, access to online resources, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Term 1 runs from October to December and Term 2 from January to March. A full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. When enrolling you are committing to the full 20 weeks. There is the option to pay for the full course in one payment or two instalments. UoL students can apply for the Bursary Fund. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language.

Alternatively, you can join in a new Fast Track Beginners course.

Entry level

No previous knowledge of Spanish is required. The course is suitable for absolute beginners. You can use the ELP self-assessment grid to judge how competent you are in the language. Alternatively, if you require help to assess your level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.

Course content

• Exchanging personal information
• Describing your family and friends
• Describing daily routines
• Discussing hobbies and things you like to do in your free time
• Simple shopping transactions: at the bar, restaurant
• Telling the time, understanding timetables
• Describing your house
• Asking for and understanding simple directions

Resources

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There isn’t a University bookshop however The European Bookshop website holds our book list and offers a 10% discount to all our students. .

It is not essential to bring a course book to the first class. The tutor will discuss book requirements in class and advise you of the best places to obtain the book if required.

Our approach

This course is taught in Spanish and English. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary and grammar structures of the Spanish language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of Spanish language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. Lessons are planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression

Upon completing the Beginners level (1), you can progress onto the Post-Beginners level (2).

Special Schedule for courses on Tuesdays 6pm and Wednesdays 3pm

Tuesdays 6-8 pm Wednesdays 3-5 pm
Week 1 Tuesday 7 October 2025 Wednesday 8 October 2025
Week 2 Tuesday 14 October 2025 Wednesday 15 October 2025
Week 3 Tuesday 21 October 2025 Wednesday 22 October 2025
Week 4 Tuesday 28 October 2025 Wednesday 29 October 2025
Week 5 Tuesday 4 November 2025 Wednesday 5 November 2025
Week 6 Tuesday 11 November 2025 Wednesday 12 November 2025
Week 7 Tuesday 18 November 2025 Wednesday 19 November 2025
Week 8 Tuesday 25 November 2025 Wednesday 26 November 2025
Christmas Break
Week 9 Tuesday 16 December 2025 or Wednesday 17 December 2025 or
Tuesday 6 January 2026*    Wednesday 7 January 2026*
Week 10 Tuesday 13 January 2026 Wednesday 14 January 2026
Week 11 Tuesday 20 January 2026 Wednesday 21 January 2026
Week 12 Tuesday 27 January 2026 Wednesday 28 January 2026
Week 13 Tuesday 3 February 2026 Wednesday 4 February 2026
Week 14 Tuesday 10 February 2026 Wednesday 11 February 2026
Week 15 Tuesday 17 February 2026 Wednesday 18 February 2026
Week 16 Tuesday 24 February 2026 Wednesday 25 February 2026
Week 17 Tuesday 3 March 2026 Wednesday 4 March 2026
Week 18 Tuesday 10 March 2026 Wednesday 11 March 2026
Week 19 Tuesday 17 March 2026 Wednesday 18 March 2026
Week 20 Tuesday 24 March 2026 Wednesday 25 March 2026
*Your tutor will discuss and agree with you on the most suitable date.