Spanish A1 Course with Lingoda

A Spanish A1 course is an absolute beginner course, intended for people who have no prior experience with the language, or those who have not yet progressed to  A2 level. At the A1 level, you’ll start to develop a vocabulary, gradually building up a knowledge of some simple words and phrases that’ll help you to communicate in Spanish.

Level A1 is the first stage of language acquisition on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR for short. This is an internationally-recognized standard for language learning and it’s also the framework all Lingoda courses are designed around. The CEFR helps to ensure logical progression for learners and also makes it easier to evaluate a person’s language skills, which can be important for employers and academic institutions.

No. The Spanish A1 level is the very first level of language acquisition on the CEFR, designed for people with no existing knowledge of the language. This means it’s the ideal place to start and won’t be too advanced for new learners.

When compared to many other languages, it’s relatively easy to learn  Spanish as a second language if you’re an English speaker. It’s also fairly easy to immerse yourself in Spanish, as it’s the second most spoken native language in the world. However, there are some challenges along the way, such as the sheer number of Spanish regional dialects.

Studying by yourself can play an important role in language acquisition, but the majority of your learning should occur in structured classes, taught by qualified, native-level teachers, such as those offered by Lingoda.

When you first start learning, you’re likely to make some mistakes along the way and a good teacher can help you to correct these quickly. If you’re learning entirely on your own, you may not realize you’re making mistakes and this can embed bad habits. A classroom setting also offers a supportive environment where you can practice speaking.

Supplementing classroom learning with some independent study is a great idea, however. We’d also recommend trying to immerse yourself in the Spanish language as much as possible. If you can’t visit a Spanish-speaking country, why not try listening to  Spanish radio stations to boost your Spanish?

If you study our Spanish A1 course online, you’ll learn how to use basic words and phrases to have simple interactions. This will allow you to make yourself understood if you visit a Spanish-speaking country.

More specifically, Lingoda’s Spanish A1 course covers the following topics:

• How to introduce yourself and other people around you, such as family or friends.
• How to describe what you do for a living and your workplace.
• How to talk about hobbies, leisure activities and your likes and dislikes.
• How to order food and drinks in a cafe and how to ask for the bill once you’ve finished eating.

The A1 course from Lingoda can take you from a position of zero knowledge of the Spanish language right up to earning your Spanish A1 certificate. For most people, it will take between 60 and 150 hours of classroom-based study to reach certification standard, but the exact time will depend on numerous factors, including your own dedication.

With Lingoda’s  Sprint course, you can commit to 30 classes per month as part of a two-month learning challenge. By the end of this challenge, you’ll reach 60 hours of learning, meaning you’ll be well on your way.

While you pay a fixed price for the entire course at most language schools, Lingoda’s Flex model is designed to give you as much freedom as possible. 

You decide how many lessons you book per month so that you can learn at your own pace. The more lessons you book in a bundle, the cheaper it becomes. You can also adjust the intensity of the units every four weeks. 

We also offer a 7-day free trial, completely risk-free, so you can try classes before you subscribe.

Check our pricing page for more information on how much you’ll pay to study A1 Spanish with Lingoda.