Spanish 1

In this personalized Spanish 1 online course, you will be matched with a private teacher for one-to-one instruction in Spanish. This course is designed for students who are just starting their journey into the Spanish language.

Unlike traditional classroom settings, our approach adapts to each student’s pace and preferences, ensuring a solid foundation in Spanish language skills while maintaining engagement through culturally relevant content that resonates with the learner’s passions.

How Our Spanish 1 Course Works

You will meet with your dedicated Spanish instructor twice weekly in live, interactive online sessions. During these personalized meetings, you will collaborate with your teacher on:

• Real-time conversation practice
• Interactive grammar exercises
• Cultural exploration through multimedia resources
• Vocabulary building through topics of personal interest
• Pronunciation refinement with immediate feedback

Each session builds upon the previous one, with homework assignments and practice materials carefully selected to reinforce learning between meetings. Your instructor will adjust the teaching methodology and materials based on your progress and learning preferences.

This Spanish Course at a Glance

While our Spanish 1 online course covers all essential first-year Spanish concepts, the curriculum remains flexible and adaptative. Your instructor might focus on:

• Basic conversation skills for real-world situations
• Fundamental grammar structures
• Essential vocabulary for daily life
• Cultural appreciation and understanding
• Reading and listening comprehension

Whatever path this personalized course takes it will progress through these areas at a pace that optimizes your learning, allowing for deeper exploration of challenging areas while maintaining steady advancement through the curriculum.

Spanish Vocabulary, Grammar and Conversation

Vocabulary Development

Together with your private teacher you’ll explore vocabulary through thematic units such as:

• Personal introductions and greetings
• Family and relationships
• Hobbies and interests
• Food and dining
• Travel and transportation
• Weather and seasons

Grammar Foundations

The course will also cover key elements of foundational grammar, including:

• Present tense of regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
• Common irregular verbs (ser, estar, ir, tener)
• Gender and number agreement
• Basic pronouns and articles
• Simple adjective usage
• Question formation

Conversational Skills

We usually, also, include a strong focus on developing conversational skills in order to find practical application of Spanish. This will include developing the ability to:

• Introduce themselves and others
• Express likes and dislikes
• Describe people, places, and things
• Ask and answer basic questions
• Navigate simple social situations
• Communicate basic needs and wants

The exact depth and breadth of learning will depend on your individual progress and areas of focus throughout the course.