SPANISH LEVEL 1
Learning a new language can be a fun and exciting journey, and Spanish is a great language to start with. As one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, knowing Spanish can open up many doors for personal and professional growth.
In our Level 1 course, you will learn the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You will also develop your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through interactive activities and engaging exercises.
Whether you are planning to travel to a Spanish-speaking country, connect with Spanish-speaking friends or colleagues, or simply expand your knowledge and cultural understanding, our Level 1 course is the perfect place to start.
Wednesdays
In-person
No Prerequisites
Schedule
| Course | DAY | TIME | DATES | HOURS | FEES |
| Spanish Level 1 (X-SPA 01) | Wednesday | Not offered this semester | 25 | $200 +GST | |
| Spanish Level 2 (X-SPA 02) | Wednesday | Not offered this semester | 25 | $200 +GST |
Lecture Topics
Level 1 Lecture Topics
Week 1. Greetings and Introductions – Nouns, Gender, Adjectives, and Articles
Week 2. Present tense of verbs
Week 3. Subject pronouns – Numbers – Simple and complex sentence structures
Week 4. Telling time – Traveling vocabulary – Yes/No questions
Week 5. Culture – Future tense
Week 6. Stem, changing verbs – Uses of Gustar – Possessive adjectives
Week 7. Reflexive verbs – Expressions of Frequency – More numbers
Week 8. Verb to know – Food Vocabulary
Week 9. Seasons, months, and days of the week
Level 2 Lecture Topics
Week 1. Review level I
Week 2. Present tense of verbs:
- “-AR,” “-ER” and “-IR”
- “saber” vs. “conocer”
Week 4.
- Stem-changing verbs
- Numbers (1000-5000)
Week 5. Telling likes and dislikes
Week 6.
- Uses of the verb estar
- Present Progressive
Week 7.
- Reflexive Pronouns
- Reflexive verbs
Week 8.
- Direct object pronouns
- Verb tener
- Expressions with tener
Week 9.
- Leisure activities
- Travel vocabulary
- Pastimes in Spanish
Week 10.
- Introduction to the past time
- The preterit
- The imperfect
Questions?
Questions? Email us at extension@concordia.ab.ca