Spanish course - A1
Course description: Spanish A1
Duration: 3. 3. - 19. 5. 2026 - 12 classes of 90 minutes
Every Tuesday - 8:00 - 9:30
Place: NEWTON University Brno, classroom no. 2
Level: A1 (Common European Framework of Reference – CEFR)
Language of instruction: Spanish (with occasional support in English/Czech if needed)
Materials: Nová Učebnice současné španělštiny 1. díl – Ludmila Mlýnková, Olga Macíková
https://ucebnice.heureka.cz/ucebnice-soucasne-spanelstiny-1-dil-ludmila-mlynkova-olga
macikova_10/#prehled/
General description
This course is designed for students who are starting from zero and want to learn the basics of
Spanish. Each class focuses on real and useful situations, such as introducing oneself, talking about
family, describing places, or ordering in a restaurant. The goal is for students to communicate in a
simple way and understand basic phrases. Cultural elements from the Spanish-speaking world are
also included to provide context and enrich the learning experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Listening and reading comprehension
Understand very common everyday expressions.
Speaking
Introduce oneself and others, ask for and give basic personal information.
Interact in a simple way when the interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly.
Use practical expressions in contexts such as the classroom, the city, daily life, and leisure.
Writing
Write short texts about oneself, one’s surroundings, and daily activities.
MAIN CONTENT
Phonetics and pronunciation: basic Spanish sounds and intonation.
Essential grammar
Ser and estar
Regular verbs in the present tense
Articles, gender and number
Personal pronouns
Time and frequency expressions
Basic vocabulary
Personal introductions
Family
The city and places
Food and restaurant
Daily routines and activities
Travel and transportation
Cultural competences
Brief introduction to Spain and Latin America
Customs and greetings
Daily life, schedules and gastronomy
Methodology
The course follows a communicative approach focused on the student. Classes combine speaking
activities, pair and group work, short grammar explanations, language games, audio and video
resources, and reading practice. Spanish is used from the very first class, always adapted to the
students’ level.
Expected results
By the end of the course, students will be able to handle very basic communication situations and
will be ready to continue with level A2
Lecturer: Juan Carlos ALBA
Dates:
TUESDAY 3.3 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 10.3 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 17.3 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 24.3 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 31.3 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 7.4 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 14.4 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 21.4 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 28.4 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 5.5 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 12.5 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
TUESDAY 19.5 2026 @ 8:00 - 9:30
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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