Diploma in Spanish for Beginners: Learn to Speak with Confidence

Module 1: Introduction to Spanish and Basic Pronunciation

• Course Overview and Introduction
  • Importance of learning Spanish
  • The Spanish-speaking world
  • Introduction to the structure of the language
• Basic Spanish Pronunciation
  • The Spanish alphabet
  • Vowels and consonants in Spanish
  • Common pronunciation rules
  • Accent marks and their importance
• Key Vocabulary
  • Greetings and Introductions
  • Common phrases for daily use
• Practice
  • Basic pronunciation drills
  • Listening exercises

Module 2: Essential Spanish Grammar Basics

• Nouns and Gender
  • Understanding masculine and feminine nouns
  • Plural forms
• Articles
  • Definite and indefinite articles
• Basic Sentence Structure
  • Subject-verb-object structure
  • Introduction to adjectives and their agreement with nouns
• Common Verb Forms
  • The verb "ser" (to be) and "tener" (to have)
  • Basic present tense conjugation
• Practice
  • Simple sentence-building exercises
  • Vocabulary practice using grammar rules

Module 3: Numbers, Time, and Dates

• Numbers in Spanish
  • Cardinal numbers (1-100+)
  • Ordinal numbers
• Telling Time
  • Asking and telling the time
  • Common time-related phrases
• Days, Months, and Seasons
  • Understanding and using days of the week, months, and seasons
  • How to ask for and give dates
• Practice
  • Conversations using time and numbers
  • Time and date exercises

Module 4: Talking About Your Family and Yourself

• Family Vocabulary
  • Immediate family members and extended family
  • Describing family relationships
• Personal Pronouns and Describing Yourself
  • Using “yo” (I), “tú” (you), and other personal pronouns
  • Talking about nationality, age, profession, and interests
• Describing People
  • Physical descriptions and personality traits
• Practice
  • Writing a short paragraph about your family
  • Role-playing family-related dialogues

Module 5: Asking Questions and Giving Directions

• Interrogative Words
  • How to form questions: “qué” (what), “dónde” (where), “cómo” (how), etc.
• Asking for and Giving Directions
  • Vocabulary for locations and directions
  • Phrases for getting around the city
• Simple Travel Vocabulary
  • Vocabulary for transportation and accommodations
• Practice
  • Asking for and giving directions in a real-life scenario
  • Question-and-answer practice with classmates

Module 6: Everyday Activities and Shopping

• Talking About Daily Routines
  • Common verbs for daily activities: “trabajar” (to work), “comer” (to eat), etc.
• Vocabulary for Shopping
  • Common phrases used in stores and markets
  • Understanding prices, sizes, and quantities
• Making Purchases
  • Phrases for bargaining, ordering food, or buying tickets
• Practice
  • Dialogue practice: shopping and ordering food
  • Writing a daily routine description

Module 7: Spanish for Dining and Socializing

• Eating Out and Ordering Food
  • Common vocabulary for restaurants and cafes
  • Phrases for ordering food and drinks
• Socializing and Making Plans
  • Inviting someone to go out
  • Phrases for meeting up with friends and making plans
• Cultural Insights
  • Spanish dining culture and etiquette
  • Social customs and common expressions in Spain and Latin America
• Practice
  • Role-playing ordering food and socializing

Module 8: Review and Final Project

• Review of Key Topics
  • Quick review of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation