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Beginners' Spanish: Getting around

Open University beginner Spanish on places, directions and getting around Spanish-speaking cities.

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About this course

Ten short sessions take beginners through talking about places, monuments, public spaces, sports centres and hotels across the Spanish-speaking world, ending with revision and a test.

Best for: Beginners planning travel in Spanish-speaking countries.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe places and buildings in Spanish
  • Ask for and follow directions
  • Talk about public spaces and leisure
  • Understand short dialogues set in Spanish-speaking cities

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on OpenLearn.

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Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 5 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

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Is Beginners' Spanish: Getting around really free?
Yes, the course material is free on OpenLearn. Free statement of participation from The Open University on completion.
How long does Beginners' Spanish: Getting around take?
Plan for about 20 hrs in total (Provider estimate: 20 hours of study.). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Beginners' Spanish: Getting around?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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