Spanish course - A1 / A2
Course description: Spanish A1+ / A2 – Basic
Duration: 4.3 2026 - 20.5 2026 - 12 classes of 90 minutes
Every Wednesday - 18:30 - 20:00
Place: NEWTON University Brno, classroom no. 2
Language of instruction: Spanish (with occasional support in English/Czech if needed)
Materials: Nová učebnice současné španělštiny 1. díl (advanced units) and additional materials
provided by the teacher
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This course is aimed at students who already have basic knowledge of Spanish and want to feel
more confident when speaking. The main focus is on oral communication and interaction in real-life
situations. Through practical activities, students expand their vocabulary, improve comprehension,
and learn to express themselves more fluently on everyday topics. Basic grammar is also reinforced
to support clearer communication.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Listening and reading comprehension
• Understand the main idea of short conversations and texts on familiar topics.
Speaking and interaction
• Take part in simple conversations about daily life, studies, work, and free time.
• Describe experiences, plans, and everyday situations.
• Ask questions, express simple opinions, and react in basic dialogues.
• Communicate with greater fluency, despite pauses and level-appropriate mistakes.
Writing
• Write short and simple texts such as messages, informal emails, or brief descriptions.
MAIN CONTENT
Pronunciation and fluency:
• Review of difficult sounds and improvement of intonation.
• Rhythm and confidence when speaking.
Functional grammar:
• Review and expansion of the present tense
• Introduction to the past (pretérito perfecto and indefinido – basic use)
• Common verb constructions (ir a + infinitive, tener que, querer)
• Comparatives and superlatives
• Basic connectors (and, but, because, then)
Vocabulary and conversation topics:
• Daily life and personal experiences
• Studies, work, and future plans
• Travel, leisure, and free time
• Shopping, services, and common problems
• Opinions and preferences
Cultural competences:
• Real communicative situations in Spanish-speaking countries
• Basic cultural differences in communication
• Daily life, customs, and social habits
Methodology
The course follows a communicative approach with special emphasis on speaking. The 90-minute
classes allow for more in-depth conversation activities, role plays, guided discussions, and pair or
small-group work. Grammar is presented in a practical way and always in support of
communication. Spanish is used as much as possible from the beginning, adapted to the level of the
group.
Expected results
By the end of the course, students will be able to participate in simple conversations with greater
confidence and autonomy and will be ready to continue with an A2 or A2+ level course.
Lecturer: Juan Carlos ALBA
Dates:
WEDNESDAY 4.3 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 11.3 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 18.3 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 25.3 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 1.4 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 8.4 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 15.4 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 22.4 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 29.4 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 6.5 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 13.5 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY 20.5 2026 @ 18:30 - 20:00
Hello everyone! My name is Juan Carlos, and I am a Spanish teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching the language. I studied Hispanic Philology and hold a degree in Linguistics, which has provided me with a strong theoretical and practical foundation in Spanish. My teaching approach combines effective methodologies and up-to-date resources to ensure a dynamic, solid, and meaningful learning experience. As a DELE examiner, I am fully qualified to prepare students for this exam and guide them through the certification of their language skills. I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels, both at Masaryk University and in other educational settings. This experience has allowed me to gain a deep understanding of individual learning needs and to tailor my teaching accordingly. I speak Czech fluently, which helps me build stronger connections with Czech-speaking students and makes the process of learning Spanish clearer and more effective. On my website, you will find a wide range of resources and services designed to help you achieve your language goals in an efficient and engaging way. I’m really looking forward to it.
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