Spanish learning for beginners
Why beginners should learn Spanish with Berlitz
Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world after English. It is spoken by more than 450 million people worldwide and is an official language in 21 countries. Above all, Spanish helps you get in touch with Latin American culture, learn about different customs, and have unique experiences. Knowing the Spanish language will also allow you to conduct international business more easily. You will be able to interact with people and professionals from different countries, thus broadening your professional horizons.
Many people have inhibitions at first when they start learning a new language, and avoid speaking for fear of making mistakes. At Berlitz, we therefore make sure to give our language students the confidence to speak freely and practice proper pronunciation from the very beginning. Our Berlitz language trainers are all native speakers who always help our students speak Spanish without accent.
What will you learn in our Spanish for beginners course?
Our basic or beginner course consists of four levels of proficiency. After completing each of these levels, you will be able to do the following:
Berlitz Level 1 | CEFR Level A 1
- Answer telephone calls and make calls yourself
- Describe other people and be described
- Tell the date, time and days of the week
- Give own name, address and telephone number
- Ask for directions and give directions yourself
- Describe seasons and weather
Berlitz Level 2 | CEFR Level A 2.1
- Give accurate information about seasons and weather
- Describe your job and field of activity
- Plan trips and discuss them with others
- Make reservations and appointments
- Talk about food
- Describe your city and home
Berlitz Level 3 | CEFR Level A 2.2
- Plan activities with friends and buy tickets
- Describe hobbies
- Plan budgets
- Have projects described in more detail
- Order food at a restaurant
Berlitz Level 4 | CEFR Level A 2.3
- Apologize to others
- Do favors for others and ask for them yourself
- Discuss current news
- Describe personal and work skills
- Talk about finances
- Make plans for the future
Further Spanish levels
Intermediate Spanish
You will learn to carry on uncomplicated conversations in Spanish in social and professional situations and talk about familiar topics. You will also be able to hold sustained conversations with others on a broad variety of topics.
Professional Spanish
You will carry on complex and sophisticated conversations and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences on diverse familiar as well as new topics. You will be able to speak Spanish confidently in most situations in a personal, academic, or professional setting.
Berlitz offers Spanish for beginners courses for everyone
In these courses, you will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the Spanish language and interact with other students at the same level. Our language trainers will ensure that you develop and improve your skills every day.
Spanish courses for adults
Our beginner courses are ideal for adults of all ages who would like to learn Spanish.
Spanish courses for children
Children and teenagers between the ages of 4 and 17 can learn Spanish from scratch together at Berlitz in group or private lessons.
Spanish courses for business
We offer, among other things, various workshops, seminars, and in-house group courses for companies that want to learn Spanish.
Online Spanish courses
Our online courses are ideal for anyone looking for a flexible way to learn Spanish.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I also take language exams at Berlitz?
Yes, because many of our Berlitz Centers are official examination centers for internationally recognized language tests such as:
- telc
- TOEIC
- LCCI
- TFI
- WiDaF
Can I help determine the topics of the language courses?
Berlitz offers a variety of language courses to meet your personal language training needs. This means you don't waste valuable time on topics that are irrelevant to your professional development.
Can I take a language course if there is no Berlitz Center in my area?
Anyone can learn Spanish anywhere, thanks to our extensive online offering. With the help of innovative tools, we create the framework to enable independent learning. This means you can learn Spanish live in the Berlitz Online Classroom even when you're on the go.
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Contact us today with your questions. We can work together to find the course that's right for you - with no obligation on your part. Your Berlitz team will contact you shortly.