Spanish for beginners
In this intensive course, you will learn the basics of Spanish. All skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) are covered, but the course focuses mainly on interaction. Characteristic of the course is the large number of online homework assignments and practical classes where you, together with other students, put into practice what you have learned. You will have to work hard independently but will soon be able to communicate at an elementary level in Spanish.
All practice activities focus on practical and realistic situations. During the course you will complete various individual and group assignments so that you can immediately put into practice what you have learned. Cultural topics are also covered during the lessons.
By the end of the course, you will have reached level A2 of the European Framework of Reference. You will then be able to:
- exchange information orally and in writing about basic personal and biographical information (such as age, date, and place of birth, nationality, profession, academic studies(s), work experience, place of residence, marital status, family and personal relationships, habits, and hobbies);
- understand and give basic information about places such as countries, cities and homes;
- exchange experiences related to the past (concerning travel, etc.) and plans for the future;
- interact with practical purposes, such as: shopping, ordering in a restaurant, booking accommodation and transportation, and asking for addresses and opening hours;
- ask and give preferences and opinions and indicate whether you agree or disagree with something;
- ask and give advice;
- express how you feel physically and emotionally;
- understand the differences and similarities between your own culture and those of Spanish-speaking countries and make them comprehensible to others to facilitate communication;
- participate in the DELE exam for level A2;
- advance the Spanish - Intermediate when you have achieved level A2.
If you do not know what level you can sign up for, you can make a level test to get an indication of your language level.
- This course is taught on campus (100%) or completely online (100%).
- Since active participation is a key part of language skills courses, you need to able to interact with the group in a digital environment. Make sure you have a stable internet connection, working webcam and headset or microphone. See the recommended hardware requirements.
- 80% attendance is required. Lessons are not recorded for later viewing.
- The language of instruction in the course is Spanish (and if necessary, English/Dutch).
- Language learning takes time! In this course, you are expected to spend 8 hours a week on independent study.
- In the event of insufficient enrollments, the Language Center reserves the right to cancel a course.
Spanish for Beginners in short
| Duration and course format | 10 x 3-hour classes, 4 x 2 hour practice classes and 8 hours self-study per week, 6 ECTS credits |
| Start | End of August and end of January |
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| Level | From 0 to A2 (Common European Framework of Reference) |
| Read more | Course information and timetable |
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This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at HAVO or VWO level and are therefore eligible for Higher Education in the Netherlands.
In our conditions, you can find more information about the registration period etc.
Student at Tilburg University
- Students can register and deregister during the registration period via OSIRIS.
- On the page cashing in language vouchers, you can find, amongst other things, more information about how to register if you have no vouchers or insufficient vouchers and the registration period.
Read our conditions before registration.
Staff member at Tilburg University
- Tilburg University employees can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
Alumnus of Tilburg University
- Tilburg University alumni can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
External participant
- Professionals from outside Tilburg University can take this language. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.