Spanish 1 (A0 → A1-)

Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom

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.

230,-

Starting from 23 June 2025

+ 3 more dates

General
Learning goals
Method
Time investment
Practical
Schedule

About 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

Starting date: 23 June 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	23 June 2025	11:00	12:30
Wednesday	25 June 2025	11:00	12:30
Monday	30 June 2025	11:00	12:30
Wednesday	2 July 2025	11:00	12:30
Monday	7 July 2025	11:00	12:30
Wednesday	9 July 2025	11:00	12:30
Monday	14 July 2025	11:00	12:30
Wednesday	16 July 2025	11:00	12:30
Monday	21 July 2025	11:00	12:30

Starting date: 28 July 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Monday	28 July 2025	11:00	11:30
Wednesday	30 July 2025	11:00	11:30
Monday	4 August 2025	11:00	11:30
Wednesday	6 August 2025	11:00	11:30
Monday	11 August 2025	11:00	11:30
Wednesday	13 August 2025	11:00	11:30
Monday	18 August 2025	11:00	11:30
Wednesday	20 August 2025	11:00	11:30
Monday	25 August 2025	11:00	11:30

Starting date: 2 September 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Tuesday	2 September 2025	20:15	21:45
Tuesday	9 September 2025	20:15	21:45
Tuesday	16 September 2025	20:15	21:45
Tuesday	23 September 2025	20:15	21:45
Tuesday	30 September 2025	20:15	21:45
Tuesday	7 October 2025	20:15	21:45
Tuesday	14 October 2025	20:15	21:45
Tuesday	21 October 2025	20:15	21:45
Tuesday	28 October 2025	20:15	21:45

Starting date: 4 September 2025 (Virtual Classroom)

Day	Date	Start	End
Thursday	4 September 2025	18:30	20:00
Thursday	11 September 2025	18:30	20:00
Thursday	18 September 2025	18:30	20:00
Thursday	25 September 2025	18:30	20:00
Thursday	2 October 2025	18:30	20:00
Thursday	9 October 2025	18:30	20:00
Thursday	16 October 2025	18:30	20:00
Thursday	23 October 2025	18:30	20:00
Thursday	30 October 2025	18:30	20:00