Spanish 1 (A0 → A1-)
Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht
Level: Beginner (0/A2)
Spanish level 1 introduces you to one of the most beautiful and widely spoken languages in the world. You will work towards language level A1-. The course is ideal if you will be studying in Spain or travelling through South America, but is also suitable for professional purposes.
Please note: this course is given in Dutch.
275,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 22 June 2026
- 27 July 2026
- 2 September 2026
- 3 September 2026
+ 4 more start datesAbout Spanish 1
During this Spanish course we will cover:
- the Spanish alphabet.
- the numbers.
- important verbs and some grammatical topics.
- cultural aspects and differences between Spanish spoken in Spain and Spanish spoken in South America.
- holidays, weather and shopping.
Depending on your level, you can take the DELE exam at level A1 after Spanish level 2 or 3. Your teacher can advise you on this. The DELE exam is a Spanish as a foreign language exam. If you pass this exam, you will receive an official diploma awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport.
Learning goals
In this beginner’s Spanish course you will work towards language level A1-.
On completion of this Spanish course you will be able to:
- give information and ask about personal topics.
- express intentions, preferences and ideas.
- talk about the weather and climate.
- buy something in a shop.
Method
- In this course we work with the book Aula Internacional 1.
- You can order the necessary materials for this course via our website’s Order Books page. You should make sure to have all required materials before the start of the first lesson.
Time investment
- Spanish 1 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.
Practical
- The teacher will speak Spanish as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in Spanish or in Dutch.
- You can order the necessary books for this course via our website’s Order Books page. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
- You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 of the 9 classes.
- Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.
Schedule
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Starting date: 22 June 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Monday 22 June 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 24 June 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 29 June 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 1 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 6 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 8 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 13 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 20 July 2026 20:15 21:45 -
Starting date: 22 June 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 22 June 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 24 June 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 29 June 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 1 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 6 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 8 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 13 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 15 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 20 July 2026 20:15 21:45 -
Starting date: 27 July 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Monday 27 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 29 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 3 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 5 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 10 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 17 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 19 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 24 August 2026 20:15 21:45 -
Starting date: 27 July 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 27 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 29 July 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 3 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 5 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 10 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 12 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 17 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 19 August 2026 20:15 21:45 Monday 24 August 2026 20:15 21:45 -
Starting date: 2 September 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 2 September 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 9 September 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 16 September 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 23 September 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 30 September 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 7 October 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 14 October 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 21 October 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 28 October 2026 18:30 20:00 -
Starting date: 3 September 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Thursday 3 September 2026 20:15 21:45 Thursday 10 September 2026 20:15 21:45 Thursday 17 September 2026 20:15 21:45 Thursday 24 September 2026 20:15 21:45 Thursday 1 October 2026 20:15 21:45 Thursday 8 October 2026 20:15 21:45 Thursday 15 October 2026 20:15 21:45 Thursday 22 October 2026 20:15 21:45 Thursday 29 October 2026 20:15 21:45 -
Starting date: 10 November 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 10 November 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 17 November 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 24 November 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 1 December 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 8 December 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 15 December 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 5 January 2027 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 12 January 2027 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 19 January 2027 18:30 20:00 -
Starting date: 11 November 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 11 November 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 18 November 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 25 November 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 2 December 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 9 December 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 16 December 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 6 January 2027 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 13 January 2027 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 20 January 2027 20:15 21:45
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