Why get started with our Spanish lessons for beginners
At Berlitz, we ensure that our language students have the confidence to speak freely and practice proper pronunciation from the very beginning. Our language instructors are all native-fluent speakers who communicate with you in Spanish during the classes. With our Spanish beginner classes, you can study in an immersive way.
What will you learn in our basic Spanish lessons for beginners?
Our Spanish lessons for beginners consist of four proficiency levels. 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
Find the perfect learning environment
With Berlitz France, you can choose the learning style that fits you best. We offer beginner Spanish classes in-person or online.
We have Spanish lessons for beginners of all ages
Our basic Spanish lessons for beginners welcome learners of all language levels and backgrounds to fully immerse themselves in the language. Connect with peers on the same level as you, and develop your skills daily in a supportive and positive environment.
Further Spanish language levels
Spanish at the intermediate level | Advanced and professional Spanish | |
Description | You will learn to hold basic 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. | You will be able to discuss complex topics and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences on diverse topics. Your new language skills will also help you speak Spanish confidently in most situations in a personal, academic, or professional setting. |
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Spanish test preparation courses and Spanish language certifications
We offer preparation courses for several internationally recognized tests for the Spanish language. All of these official language tests can also be taken directly on-site at one of our language centers in France.
Description | Preparation course | Testing | |
Bright | Bright is a standardized test widely accepted by universities and institutions around the world for those looking to study or work in Spanish-speaking countries. | ✓ | ✓ |
CLOE | The CLOE test evaluates your language skills in a professional context and is valued by employers seeking candidates with strong communication skills. | ✓ | ✓ |
LILATE | Through role-playing exercises with a native speaker, the LILATE videoconference language test evaluates your communication skills in real-world business scenarios. | ✓ | ✓ |
LEVELTEL | LEVELTEL is a certification that assesses the ability to interact in a second language in professional and para-professional contexts. It defines the level of performance in the 5 skills based on the CEFR grid: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, continuous writing expression, speaking expression, and oral interaction. | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you already have Spanish knowledge, we will conduct a language test before starting your language course. After the needs analysis, we will talk with you about your learning goals so that we can find the right Spanish course for you.
That depends on which course you choose. All course participants of our beginner classes can see significant learning success after just a few weeks and advance at least one Berlitz level per course. If you choose one of the intensive courses, you can improve your language level faster.
For those who travel a lot and are looking for a flexible solution, our online Spanish courses are the perfect choice. You can start learning Spanish from scratch no matter where you are, as long as you have a stable internet connection.
You can take in-person language courses in France at various locations:
- At one of our language centers in France:
- Contact us for courses in other cities where we don't have a physical language center.
- For more flexibility, you can choose online Spanish language classes as well, or learn with our online self-study courses.
If you want to learn to speak Spanish, it is important to speak the language actively. Your progress can be supported with a number of learning techniques that help you improve your skills naturally:
- watching TV shows
- listening to music
- reading books in Spanish
You can also enroll in language learning with Berlitz France:
- Choose whether you want to learn in a group or take a private language course.
- Contact us to determine your current language level with a language test. You can also complete our online placement test to get an estimate of your level.
- Sign up for a course of your preference.
- Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking Spanish from your very first class.
- Receive feedback and progress reports from your teacher.
- Reach your language learning goals quickly and effectively.
Our Spanish lessons for beginners consist of 4 language levels, where the number of lessons varies from 30 to 40, depending on if you wish to attend private or group classes.