For beginners and students who have done WEA Fun & Travel Course. Required: Nuevo Espanol en Marcha 1 (Edition 2021): Student book+CD (covers chapters 1-5). Available at Intext Book or ring 03 9857 0030 and mention WEA for free shipping.
Course Description
Spanish 1 is a year-long beginner course that introduces students to the Spanish language in a supportive and engaging environment.
Designed for those with little or no prior experience, the course covers essential vocabulary, foundational grammar, and practical communication skills used in everyday situations.
Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, comprehension, and developing confidence in speaking, reading, and writing.
Through interactive lessons, audiovisual tools, and cultural insights, students will gain the tools they need to begin using Spanish in real-world contexts.
Beyond language mechanics, this course highlights the broader value of learning Spanish.
With over 460 million native speakers worldwide, Spanish is the second most spoken language globally.
It offers personal enrichment, enhanced travel experiences, and valuable career advantages in fields like healthcare, business, education, and tourism.
The course uses a structured textbook (required for purchase) with digital audio and video resources to support learning both in and outside the classroom.
Regular homework and classroom interaction help reinforce understanding and build language skills progressively over time.
Course Structure
Over the course of the year, students will be guided through a structured and cumulative program that builds gradually on vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, and cultural awareness.
Each class introduces new content while reinforcing previous material through practice and revision.
A variety of activities, including group dialogue, audio practice, roleplay and short writing tasks, support students in applying the language in real-life contexts.
- Introduction to Spanish pronunciation and alphabet
- Basic greetings and farewells
- Talking about yourself and others (name, nationality, profession)
- Numbers, dates, and telling time
- Common verbs and sentence structure in the present tense
- Describing family and friends
- Talking about daily routines, likes, and dislikes
- Vocabulary for food, restaurants, and shopping
- Giving directions and talking about places
- Introduction to Hispanic cultures and traditions
- Listening comprehension using audio and video resources
- Speaking practice through dialogues and roleplays
- Reading short texts and writing simple sentences
- Weekly homework exercises for reinforcement.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Greet others and hold basic conversations in Spanish
- Introduce themselves and ask simple personal questions
- Use foundational vocabulary related to everyday life (eg; food, travel, family)
- Construct simple sentences in the present tense
- Recognise and apply key grammar points such as verb conjugation and sentence structure
- Understand short spoken texts and follow basic instructions
- Pronounce Spanish words clearly with guided practice
- Develop cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking countries
- Use textbook and audio resources to study independently
- Prepare for further study in Spanish 2 or higher-level courses.
Course Textbook
Espanol en Marcha, Student Book + CDs
Publisher: SGEL
ISBN: 9788417730390
New Edition 2021
This book includes a digital version that can be downloaded to a phone or tablet, allowing access to audio tracks that accompany some lessons – an excellent tool to improve pronunciation.
Additionally, the book comes with video resources that help students both see and hear Spanish in context, training the ear and enhancing comprehension.
This course is taught by one of the following WEA Tutors:
Lisa Vogt
Lisa Vogt started teaching at WEA in 1992.
Lisa has a DipEd (Lima).
Tere Herrera
Tere Herrera started teaching at WEA in 2012.
Tere, originally from Mexico City, holds a degree in Communications and Public Relations from Latin American University in Mexico.
She gained valuable experience as an adjunct university professor in her home country before relocating to Australia, where she has lived for the past 15 years.
For over 13 years, Tere has been dedicated to teaching Spanish at WEA Adult Learning.
In April 2016, she earned a Certificate of Achievement in Teaching Adult Learners from the Central Institute of Technology.
Ana Salazar
Ana Salazar commenced with the WEA in 2024.
Ana has over 12 years of experience in teaching Spanish Language to adult learners.
She has been teaching at the North Adelaide Community Centre from 2011 where she honed her skills and knowledge in linguistic instruction.
Ana also conducts specialized classes for a Flamenco group.
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