Spanish A1
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236 short, practical lessons for everyday communication.
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1First StepsStart communicating immediately: greet people, introduce yourself, use basic courtesy, and manage a first short exchange.10 lessons
01Hellohola, buenos días, buenas tardes, buenas noches
02My name is...Me llamo... / ¿Cómo te llamas?
03Please & thank youpor favor, gracias, de nada
04Goodbyeadiós, hasta luego, nos vemos
05Where are you from?Soy de... / ¿De dónde eres?
06Yes, no & maybesí, no, quizá
07I don't understandNo entiendo. / ¿Puede repetir?
08Spanish soundsa, e, i, o, u — clear Spanish vowels in familiar words
09Key pronunciationj, ñ, ll, r / rr in useful beginner words
10First conversationgreetings, name, origin, courtesy, goodbye
2Personal InformationGive and ask for basic personal information using numbers, countries, nationalities, and languages.10 lessons
11Numbers 0–10cero, uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco...
12How old are you?Tengo ... años / ¿Cuántos años tienes?
13Numbers 11–20once, doce, trece... veinte
14Phone numbersMi número es... / ¿Cuál es tu número?
15Numbers 21–100veintiuno, treinta, cuarenta... cien
16CountriesEspaña, México, Argentina, Estados Unidos... / Soy de...
17NationalitiesSoy español/española, mexicano/mexicana...
18Languagesespañol, inglés, francés, alemán...
19I speak...Hablo inglés. / Hablo un poco de español.
20About mename, origin, age, nationality, languages
3People & DescriptionIdentify people and give short, useful descriptions of who they are and what they are like.9 lessons
21Who is it?¿Quién es? / Es...
22This is...Este es... / Esta es...
23Basic peoplehombre, mujer, niño, niña, amigo, amiga
24Describing peoplealto/a, bajo/a, joven, mayor
25Personalitysimpático/a, amable, serio/a, divertido/a
26Where is he / she from?¿De dónde es? / Es de...
27He / she is...Es mi amigo. / Es española. / Es simpático.
28And / buty / pero in short descriptions
29Describing a personidentity, origin, appearance, personality
4Family & PeopleTalk about your family and ask another person simple questions about theirs.9 lessons
30My familyfamilia, madre, padre, padres
31Children & siblingshijo, hija, hermano, hermana
32I have...Tengo un hermano. / Tengo dos hijos.
33Do you have...?¿Tienes hermanos? / ¿Tienes hijos?
34How many?¿Cuántos hermanos tienes? / Tengo dos...
35My / yourmi / mis, tu / tus
36Partner & friendsmarido, mujer, pareja, amigo, amiga
37This is my...Este es mi padre. / Esta es mi madre.
38My familyfamily, possession, tener, questions, numbers
5Things Around MeIdentify everyday things and build useful noun phrases with articles, number, and simple description.9 lessons
39What is it?¿Qué es? / Es...
40A / anun / una with familiar objects
41Theel / la with familiar objects
42One or morecasa → casas, hotel → hoteles
43These thingslos / las, unos / unas with familiar nouns
44Masculine & feminineuseful -o / -a patterns and common familiar examples
45Describing thingsun coche rojo / una casa roja
46This / theseeste, esta, estos, estas
47Naming thingsquestions, articles, plurals, simple adjectives
6Home & LocationDescribe a simple home, say what is there, and say where familiar things are.10 lessons
48My homecasa, piso, habitación / Vivo en...
49Roomscocina, baño, dormitorio, salón with hay
50There is / there areHay una mesa. / Hay dos sillas.
51Is there...?¿Hay un baño? / Sí, hay... / No, no hay...
52Furnituremesa, silla, cama, armario in hay sentences
53Everyday objectspuerta, ventana, lámpara, televisión in familiar patterns
54Where is it?¿Dónde está...? / Está aquí, ahí, allí.
55In / on / underen, encima de, debajo de
56Next to / betweenal lado de, entre
57My homerooms, hay, objects, estar, location
7Location & How You FeelSay where people are, ask how someone feels, and describe simple temporary states.8 lessons
58Where are you?Estoy en casa. / ¿Dónde estás?
59Where is he / she?Está en el trabajo. / ¿Dónde está...?
60How are you?¿Cómo estás? / Estoy bien, mal, regular.
61Tired & busyEstoy cansado/a. / Estoy ocupado/a.
62Happy & sadEstoy contento/a. / Estoy triste.
63Are you...?¿Estás cansado/a? / Sí, estoy...
64Ser or estar in useSoy tranquilo/a. / Estoy cansado/a.
65Where and how?location + temporary state
8My Daily RoutineTalk about common actions in a normal day and ask another person about theirs.9 lessons
66I work / I studyTrabajo. / Estudio. / ¿Trabajas?
67I eat / I drinkComo... / Bebo...
68I live...Vivo en... / ¿Dónde vives?
69Morning routineme levanto, desayuno, salgo
70During the daytrabajo, estudio, como, vuelvo
71Evening routinedescanso, ceno, leo, duermo
72What do you do?¿Qué haces? / Trabajo, estudio...
73Usually / sometimes / nevernormalmente, a veces, nunca
74My daycommon present-tense actions and frequency
9Time & ScheduleAsk and talk about days, times, and a simple weekly schedule.9 lessons
75Today / tomorrow / yesterdayhoy, mañana, ayer in familiar sentences
76Parts of the daypor la mañana, por la tarde, por la noche
77Days of the weeklunes, martes, miércoles...
78What day is it?¿Qué día es hoy?
79What time is it?¿Qué hora es? / Es la... / Son las...
80At one / at twoa la una / a las dos
81Half past & quarter pasty media / y cuarto
82When?¿Cuándo? / el lunes / por la mañana / a las...
83My scheduledays, times, frequency, routine
10Food & PreferencesTalk about everyday food and drinks, say what you eat and drink, and express simple preferences.9 lessons
84Breakfastpan, café, leche, huevos + Como/Bebo...
85Drinksagua, café, té, zumo + Bebo...
86Fruitmanzana, plátano, naranja, fresa + Como...
87I like...Me gusta... / No me gusta...
88Do you like...?¿Te gusta...? / Sí / No...
89More foodtomate, patata, ensalada, pollo, pescado
90Mealsdesayuno, comida, cena
91I prefer...Prefiero... / Me gusta..., pero prefiero...
92Food I likefood, drinks, meals, gustar, preferir
11Talking About PreferencesReuse preference language across activities, places, and everyday choices.8 lessons
93What do you like?¿Qué te gusta? / Me gusta...
94I like to...Me gusta leer / viajar / cocinar
95I love...Me encanta...
96A lot / a littlemucho / un poco
97Also / neithertambién / tampoco
98Butpero in preference sentences
99Why? Because...¿Por qué? / Porque...
100My preferencesfood, activities, places, gusta, prefiero, pero, porque
12Café & RestaurantOrder food and drinks, respond to simple service questions, and pay.10 lessons
101I would like...Quiero... / Quisiera... with familiar food and drinks
102At a cafécafé, té, agua, bocadillo in ordering patterns
103What would you like?¿Qué quiere? / ¿Qué quieres?
104For me...Para mí...
105Anything else?¿Algo más? / Sí... / No, gracias.
106The menumenú, plato, bebida / El menú, por favor.
107The billLa cuenta, por favor.
108Payingcon tarjeta / en efectivo / ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
109At a caféordering, follow-up questions, bill, payment
110At a restaurantordering food, service questions, bill, payment
13ShoppingAsk for a product, discuss simple options and prices, and complete a basic purchase.10 lessons
111I need...Necesito... with common everyday products
112Do you have...?¿Tiene...? / ¿Tienen...?
113How much is it?¿Cuánto cuesta?
114Cheap / expensivebarato/a, caro/a
115Sizespequeño/a, mediano/a, grande
116Colorsblanco, negro, rojo, azul, verde
117Quantitiesun kilo, medio kilo, un litro
118I want this oneQuiero este/esta...
119PayingPago con tarjeta / en efectivo
120Shoppingneed, availability, price, options, quantity, payment
14City & DirectionsFind a place, ask for directions, and understand a short basic route.10 lessons
121Places in towncalle, plaza, parque, centro in hay/estar patterns
122Useful placesbanco, farmacia, supermercado, estación
123Where is...?¿Dónde está...?
124Near / farcerca / lejos
125Next to / oppositeal lado de / enfrente de
126Straight aheadtodo recto
127Left / righta la izquierda / a la derecha
128How do I get to...?¿Cómo llego a...?
129Excuse me...Perdón / Disculpe + direction question
130Asking directionsplaces, location, route language
15Transport & TravelBuy a simple ticket and handle basic questions during an everyday journey.10 lessons
131Transportautobús, metro, tren, taxi
132Station & stopestación, parada / ¿Dónde está...?
133One ticket, pleaseUn billete, por favor.
134Where does it go?¿Adónde va?
135Departure & arrivalsalida, llegada
136Platformandén / ¿Qué andén?
137By bus / by trainen autobús / en tren
138I go to...Voy a...
139Can you repeat?¿Puede repetir? / Más despacio, por favor.
140A simple journeyticket, destination, station, platform, repair language
16Going Places & PlansSay where you are going and talk about simple plans for tomorrow or the weekend.10 lessons
141Where are you going?¿Adónde vas? / Voy a...
142We go...Vamos al café. / Vamos al centro.
143Going to placesa casa, al trabajo, al centro
144Going to do somethingVoy a + infinitive
145TomorrowMañana voy a trabajar.
146Weekend plansEste fin de semana voy a descansar.
147Are you going to...?¿Vas a salir mañana?
148With whom?¿Con quién vas? / Voy con...
149Want to...?¿Quieres...? / Sí / No...
150My plansir, ir a + infinitive, time, companions, invitations
17Work & StudyTalk about your job or studies and manage a simple conversation about learning Spanish.10 lessons
151What do you do?¿Trabajas o estudias?
152Jobsprofesor/a, camarero/a, médico/a, programador/a
153Where do you work?¿Dónde trabajas? / Trabajo en...
154Workplaceoficina, tienda, hospital, casa
155People at workcompañero/a, jefe/a
156What do you study?¿Qué estudias? / Estudio...
157Learning SpanishAprendo español. / Estudio español.
158I understand a littleEntiendo un poco. / No entiendo todo.
159How do you say...?¿Cómo se dice ...? / ¿Qué significa...?
160Work and studyjob, workplace, studies, language learning
18Practical CommunicationStay in a simple conversation when you need repetition, clarification, permission, or help.8 lessons
161More slowly, pleaseMás despacio, por favor.
162What does ... mean?¿Qué significa...?
163How do you say ...?¿Cómo se dice ...?
164Can you help me?¿Puede ayudarme?
165I need helpNecesito ayuda.
166Can I...?¿Puedo...?
167Excuse mePerdón. / Disculpe.
168Communication repairNo entiendo, repetir, más despacio, significado, ayuda
19HealthDescribe a simple health problem and ask for basic help at a pharmacy or doctor.9 lessons
169It hurtsMe duele... with common body words
170Bodycabeza, mano, brazo, pierna in me duele patterns
171I feel illEstoy enfermo/a. / Me siento mal.
172Common symptomsfiebre, tos, dolor
173I need a doctorNecesito un médico.
174Doctor & pharmacymédico/a, farmacia, medicamento
175What hurts?¿Qué te duele? / ¿Qué le duele?
176At the pharmacysymptoms, need, help, simple requests
177At the doctorsymptoms, pain, questions, answers
20Weather & ClothesTalk about today's weather and describe simple clothing choices.9 lessons
178What's the weather like?¿Qué tiempo hace?
179Hot & coldHace calor. / Hace frío.
180Sun & rainHace sol. / Llueve.
181Basic clothescamiseta, camisa, pantalones, vestido
182More clotheschaqueta, abrigo, zapatos
183I'm wearing...Llevo...
184Colors with clothesuna camisa blanca / unos pantalones negros
185What are you wearing?¿Qué llevas?
186Weather and clothesweather, clothes, colors, llevo
21Free TimeTalk about hobbies and weekend activities and make a simple invitation.10 lessons
187What do you do for fun?¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre?
188I read / watch / listenleo, veo, escucho
189Sportsfútbol, tenis, correr, nadar
190I like to...Me gusta leer / viajar / cocinar
191Weekendfin de semana, sábado, domingo
192Want to...?¿Quieres...?
193Let's goVamos.
194With friendscon amigos / con mi familia
195Because...porque in familiar preference/activity sentences
196My free timeactivities, preferences, weekend, invitations
22Recent ExperiencesTalk briefly about something you have done recently using a compact beginner pattern.7 lessons
197What have you done today?Hoy he... with a few familiar verbs
198Have you...?¿Has...? / Sí, he... / No, todavía no.
199This weekEsta semana he...
200Been somewhereHe estado en...
201Gone somewhereHe ido a...
202Already / not yetya / todavía no
203Recent experiencestoday, this week, questions, places, ya/todavía no
23Connecting IdeasMake beginner speech more connected by combining familiar ideas into short sequences.8 lessons
204And / alsoy / también with familiar topics
205Butpero with familiar topics
206Oro in familiar choices and questions
207Becauseporque with familiar reasons
208First / thenprimero / después / luego
209A little / a lot / veryun poco, mucho, muy
210Connected speechconnect three or four familiar sentences
211Mini storydaily routine, time, connectors, familiar actions
24A1 Survival SituationsCombine familiar language in realistic everyday situations without relying on new grammar.10 lessons
212Meeting someonegreetings, introductions, personal information
213At a caférequests, food, service questions, payment
214At a shopneed, availability, price, options, payment
215Finding a placewhere, directions, location
216Using transportticket, destination, station, platform
217At a hotelname, basic personal information, simple requests
218At a pharmacysymptoms, need, help
219Making plansfuture plans, time, invitation
220When you don't understandrepeat, slower, meaning, help
221Survival conversationmixed familiar A1 situations
25Final A1 SpeakingDemonstrate the course's main communicative abilities through integrated A1 speaking.15 lessons
222About mepersonal information, languages, origin
223My familyfamily, possession, numbers, description
224My homerooms, objects, hay, location
225My dayroutine, time, frequency, connectors
226Food & preferencesfood, drinks, likes, preferences, reasons
227Café & restaurantordering, questions, bill, payment
228Shoppingproducts, price, size, color, quantity, payment
229City & transportdirections, places, tickets, destinations
230Work & studyjob, workplace, studies, Spanish learning
231Healthsymptoms, pain, doctor, pharmacy
232Tomorrowplans, time, invitation
233Recent pastrecent familiar experiences
234A1 mini conversation Ipersonal life + everyday situation
235A1 mini conversation IIplans + preferences + communication repair
236A1 final conversationmixed A1 communicative abilities