Spanish Conversation – Level 1 (Online)
Prerequisite: None
Overall Goals:
- Introduce the students, who have basic or no prior knowledge of Spanish, to the basic vocabulary, grammatical rules, and functions necessary for discussing familiar topics like introducing people, talking about their family, and favourite sports, etc.
- Provide students with various communicative activities for developing their listening, speaking and reading skills, and thus, enable them to function effectively in simple everyday situations.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Carry on a simple conversation in Spanish
Methodology:
- Vocabulary activities
- Modelling and practising short conversations
- Pair and group activities
- Pronunciation activities
- Listening activities (listening for gist and for specific information)
- Reading activities (skimming and scanning tasks)
- Grammar activities and games
Required Material:
Students may choose to purchase either a digital book or a paper book, not both.
The purchase should only be made after the first class.
- Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.
- Internet Connection: Minimum – 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
Recommended – 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.
- Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended. - Book
Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.
Please see Microsoft’s detailed link for more information:
E-Book
Title: Encuentros ¡El español para tÃ! Libro de aprendizaje 1 (2.a edición) – (For Levels 1 & 2)
ISBN9782761786973
Author : Norma Emma López Alvarado
Price : Approximately $ 25.95
Available at:
Hardcover and E-Book Combo
Title : Encuentros Cahier d’apprentissage 1, 2e Éd., version papier + Accès étudiants – (For Levels 1 & 2)
ISBN :9782761789424
Author : Norma Emma López Alvarado
Price : Approximately $ 29.95
Available at:
Fall2026
Evening Sessions
Sep 22 - Nov 24Tue
Tuesday, Sep 22 - Tuesday, Nov 24
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 530011 |
| Registration Start Date: | Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | TBA |
| Status: | Registration for this section starts on Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |
Spring 2026
Evening Sessions
Apr 07 - Jun 09Tue
Tuesday, Apr 07 - Tuesday, Jun 09
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 530011 |
| Registration Start Date: | Monday, Dec 15, 2025 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | Monica Alvarez Barreto |
| Status: | Registration in progress and will end on Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 |
Summer 2026
Evening Sessions
Jul 07 - Sep 08Tue
Tuesday, Jul 07 - Tuesday, Sep 08
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 530011 |
| Registration Start Date: | Monday, Feb 23, 2026 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | TBA |
| Status: | Registration in progress and will end on Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |