Learn Spanish | Spanish short course - Central YMCA Club

Spanish short course

Learn Spanish with our experienced tutor. There’s a class for you no matter your level, whether you’re just starting out, you have a basic knowledge of Spanish, or you’re already conversational.

Our Spanish classes are open to members and non-members and take place in central London, just a minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station. You’ll get an opportunity to meet other learners and practise what you’ve learnt.

Open days: Meet Daniel the tutor in the YMCA Club cafe for an informal chat, and he’ll answer any questions you have about your level. Free and no need to book! Dates to be announced.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any previous skills or knowledge?
Advanced Classes are suitable for those who are fluent in Spanish or who have completed a Post-beginners course. Beginner classes are available if you’ve never taken Spanish lessons — or if it’s been so long since you learned Spanish at school that you want to start from scratch! If you’re somewhere in between, there are two Intermediate levels available.

Will I need any equipment or materials?
All you need is a pen and paper to take notes and an eagerness to learn! All materials will be emailed before the start of the course, audio tracks included.

What you will learn

Complete Beginners:

No previous knowledge required. This course builds a foundational understanding of basic Spanish.

Introduction to Spanish: Greetings and Farewells
Introducing Yourself and Others
Numbers and Basic Questions
Describing Other People
Describing Places and Objects
Food and Ordering in a Restaurant
Basic Directions and Describing Your City
Review and Simple Conversations

Post-Beginners (A2 Level):

This course is for students who have a basic understanding and reinforces simple concepts and introduces past tense.

Review of Basic Concepts
Talking About Past Experiences (Part 1)
Talking About Past Experiences (Part 2)
Describing People in the Past
Talking About Your Day in the Past
Expressing Simple Opinions
Talking About Future Plans (Introduction)
Review and Guided Conversations

Pre-Intermediate (B1 Level):

This course is for students who are ready to build on their basic knowledge, moving towards more complex sentences.

Review of Past Tenses and Basic Opinions
Expressing Opinions in Simple Conversations
Discussing Simple Hypothetical Situations
Making Comparisons
Discussing Daily Routines in the Present and Past
Giving Simple Advice
Discussing Future Hopes and Plans
Review and Slow-Paced Conversations

Advanced (B1+ Level):

Suitable for Independent Spanish Speakers. Engage in debates on current topics to refine language skills.

Caminito del Rey
Las Hilanderas de Velázquez
Turismo de Masas
Reparación Histórica
Prisiones de El Salvador
Sevilla
Abandono de la Escritura
La Isla de Pascua

Click here to download a detailed breakdown of the course.

About the tutor

Daniel Cristiano has over 15 years of experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language including designing and teaching courses for King’s College London, the University of Oxford, the UK Foreign Office and the London Business School.

If you’re unsure about your level, please don’t hesitate to contact the Tutor at daniel.cristiano@ymca.co.uk or on 07970 528 517.

Time and Prices

Complete Beginners

(for club members and non-members)

  • Duration: 8 weeks on Thursdays
  • Dates: 24 Oct – 19 Dec 2024 (no lesson 28 Nov)
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 8.30 PM
  • Price: £135 (includes course materials)

Post-beginners (A2 Level)

(for club members and non-members)

  • Duration: 8 weeks on Tuesdays
  • Dates: 22 Oct – 17 Dec 2024 (no lesson 26 Nov)
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 8.30 PM
  • Price: £135 (includes course materials)

Pre-Intermediate (B1 Level)

(for club members and non-members)

  • Duration: 8 weeks on Wednesdays
  • Dates: 23 Oct – 18 Dec 2024 (no lesson 27 Nov)
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 8.30 PM
  • Price: £135 (includes course materials)

Advanced (B1+ Level)

(for club members and non-members)

  • Duration: 8 weeks on Mondays
  • Dates: 21 Oct – 16 Dec 2024 (no lesson 25 Nov)
  • Time: 6:30 PM – 8.30 PM
  • Price: £135 (includes course materials)

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Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am – 8:30 pm
Weekends 9 am – 4:30 pm

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