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Grammar
Notice how Spanish is put together and practise working with its forms.
CEFR A1 · Beginner
A1 Beginner Spanish course online
Basic phrases for everyday needs
A first step into Spanish: build familiarity with basic phrases for everyday needs and the foundations that make them easier to use.
Is this your stage?
A place to continue from here.
The CEFR stage
Basic phrases for everyday needs.
Who it may suit
You are new to Spanish, or you would like to revisit the basics in a clear, structured way.
The learning focus
Get acquainted with simple Spanish, everyday language, and the building blocks that support early communication.
The five skills at A1
A complete view of language learning.
This A1 course is organised around the same five areas as every Spanishli level. The learning stays broad while its stage is defined by basic phrases for everyday needs.
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Reading
Build your reading practice around written Spanish at your course stage.
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Listening
Develop your understanding of spoken Spanish through levelled practice.
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Writing
Put Spanish into writing, with practice shaped by the level you are studying.
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Speaking
Build spoken-language practice alongside the other course skills.
A considered rhythm
Know what your study is made of.
The course brings together repeatable study formats rather than a collection of disconnected topics.
Structured units
Work through organised course units at the selected CEFR stage.
Practice exercises
Use practice exercises as part of study across the five skill areas.
Section assessments
Section assessments are part of the programme's learning structure.
A glimpse of the practice
Spanish in a useful context.
A short, original illustration of the kind of question you might consider at this stage. It is not a lesson or a course exercise.
A1 / example prompt
A first introduction
“Me llamo Ana y vivo en Madrid.”
My name is Ana and I live in Madrid.
The present tense of vivir (to live) makes a simple statement about where you live. Original illustration, not a lesson extract.
Questions about A1
A little more clarity.
Short answers to help you decide whether this is the right course page to explore.
Is A1 suitable if I have never studied Spanish?
Yes. A1 is the beginner stage, described around basic phrases for everyday needs. It is a natural place to start if you are new to Spanish.
What is included in the A1 course?
A1 follows structured units and practice exercises, grouped across grammar, reading, listening, writing and speaking. Section assessments are part of the programme.
What if I am unsure whether to start at A1?
You can explore the level pages or use the public starting-point link to consider where you are most comfortable beginning.
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