Course Overview
Learning Spanish in Sydney can be difficult, that’s why our Introduction to Spanish courses are suitable for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge of the language is assumed.
Our Spanish teachers will speak Spanish in class to improve your listening skills, whilst still providing all explanations in English. This level is suitable for people intending to travel, business people wishing to extend their professional networks and people who wish to communicate more effectively with families and friends. The classes will also include cultural information about Spain and its customs.
By the end of this course, you will be able to have a basic conversation with someone, introducing yourself, ask for directions, order food and drink at restaurants, use common daily expressions and more!
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this Introduction to Spanish course, you will learn:
- Self-introduction and introducing people
- Asking about the names of the people
- Pronunciation techniques
- Useful daily expressions (how to say "thank you" etc.)
- Numbers
- Greetings and requests
- Ordering food and drink at restaurants
- Asking for conveniences
- Asking and giving personal information
- How to shop, "barter" and handle money in Spanish
- The customs and cultures of different Spanish speaking countries
Course outcome
At the end of the course, you will be able to introduce yourself, greet people, utilise various means of introduction, order food and drink, ask for the bill and ask for directions to the bathrooms and local areas.
You will have an understanding of some Spanish customs and an insight into its culture.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge of the Spanish language is required.
What you need to provide
- All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
- Notepad and pen
- Ring-bind folder