A1 Spanish Course Online
Start from zero. Build a real foundation.
Our A1 Spanish course is designed for complete beginners — people who have never studied Spanish before (or who want to start fresh and do it properly). 60 structured lessons across all five language skills, graded by AI.
7-day free trial. Full access to A1 and all other levels.
What Is CEFR Level A1?
A1 is the first level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — the internationally recognised standard used by schools, universities, and employers across the world to describe language ability.
At A1, you are at the very beginning. By the end of A1, you should be able to:
- Introduce yourself and others
- Ask and answer questions about yourself
- Understand basic personal information when spoken slowly
- Use a limited range of vocabulary and simple structures
- Read and write short, simple texts
Is A1 Right for Me?
Start at A1 if:
- You have never studied Spanish before
- You know a few words but have no structured knowledge
- You previously studied Spanish but want to start fresh
- You want to make sure you have solid foundations before advancing
Not sure? Take our free level test — it will tell you exactly where to begin.
What You Cover in the A1 Course
Unlike courses that focus only on vocabulary, our A1 course covers all five language skills — so you build a complete, balanced foundation.
Grammar
Foundations: gender, articles, present tense, ser/estar, irregular verbs
Reading
Simple texts about everyday topics — emails, notices, short descriptions
Listening
Clear, simple spoken Spanish on familiar topics with pauses
Writing
Short messages, introductions, and basic descriptions
Speaking
Introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, basic interactions
A1 Grammar Topics
- Gender of nouns (masculine and feminine)
- Definite and indefinite articles: el, la, un, una
- Subject pronouns: yo, tú, él, ella, usted…
- Verb ser vs. estar — when and why
- Present tense of regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs
- Common irregular verbs: tener, ir, hacer, querer
- Adjective agreement with nouns
- Forming questions and negatives
- Hay (there is / there are)
- Gustar and similar verbs
A1 Vocabulary Themes
- Greetings and farewells
- Numbers 1–100 and beyond
- Days, months, and telling the time
- Family members
- Colours, shapes, and sizes
- Food and drink
- Countries and nationalities
- Occupations and workplaces
- The home and household objects
- Feelings and emotions
- Transport and directions
- Weather and the environment
How You Pass A1
At the end of each skill section in A1, you take an AI-graded assessment. Pass all five, and A1 is complete — A2 unlocks automatically.
Complete the units
Work through 60 lessons — grammar explanations, examples, exercises, and practice.
Take the assessment
Each skill section ends with a comprehensive AI-graded test. Written and spoken answers are evaluated in full.
Advance to A2
Pass all five A1 assessments and the A2 level unlocks. Your progress is always saved.
After A1 — What's Next?
A1 is just the beginning. When you're ready, A2 builds directly on your A1 foundations — past tense, more complex conversations, and wider vocabulary.
See the A2 Elementary Course →Start Your A1 Spanish Course Today
Your 7-day free trial gives you full access to the entire A1 curriculum — and every other level. No charge until day 8.
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