BEGINNER COURSES 

Prior Knowledge: No prior knowledge of the language is required. For students entering at the A2 sub-level, they should be able to understand isolated words, numbers, basic greetings, and answer very simple questions about themselves if the interlocutor speaks slowly.

Typical Motivations: Short-term tourism or travel, general interest in Hispanic culture, recent relocation to a Spanish-speaking country, or the desire to communicate on a basic level with friends or family.

Skills to Assess at Entry: Ability to identify Spanish alphabet sounds, understand extremely simple instructions (e.g., "hola", "por favor", "gracias"), and a willingness to engage in phonetic imitation.

Linguistic Competence: Formulate simple sentences in the present and close future tenses. Ask and answer questions about personal details (family, routines, likes, and dislikes).

Real-World Application: Order food at a restaurant, ask for directions, shop at a market, and handle basic travel transactions.

Speaking Club Integration:

• • Lose the fear of speaking with native speakers by participating in structured, low-pressure icebreakers.

  • Introduce themselves, share basic personal background, and successfully use essential conversational repair strategies (e.g., "¿Cómo se dice...?", "Más despacio, por favor").