Spanish for Beginners

Our Spanish for beginners lessons are the perfect way to begin your Spanish learning journey. This course is for students with no experience learning Spanish to a maximum of 60 hours of previous learning. CEFR equivalent: A1.

Spanish for Beginners Course

Below are general descriptions of our levels and their equivalents to the CEFR

The A Levels: Basic User
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A1 (Beginners) :

At the A1 CEFR level, a language learner:

– Can understand and use very basic expressions to satisfy concrete needs.
– Can introduce themselves and others, ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people they know and things they have.
– Can interact simply as long as the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

A2 (Pre-intermediate) :

At the A2 CEFR level, a language learner:

– Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most intermediate areas, such as shopping, family, employment, etc.
– Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
– Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.

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Farolito Spanish Courses

We offer a variety of Spanish classes to suit your needs. Our lessons are fun, practical and effective. Start from any ability level and become part of this beautiful community of Spanish learners!

Regular Spanish Group Course

Join other learners to grow your Spanish skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

 

 

Intensive Spanish Group Course​

A great way to progress faster through our levels in a shorter period of time.

 

 

Private Spanish Course

Learn Spanish at your own pace and with flexible session times that fit your schedule.

 

 

 

Quick Spanish 101

Want to have a taste of our Spanish courses and just learn the basics? Are you travelling soon and want to be ready to speak with the locals? Try our shorter 8-weeks introductory course for absolute beginners. No textbook required.

Online Spanish Course​s

Study Spanish from the comfort of your home or your favourite cafe! With the same content and format of our face-to-face lessons, our courses also run live online via Zoom.

 

Farolito Spanish Levels

We offer a variety of Spanish levels to suit your needs. Our lessons are fun, practical and effective. Start from any ability level and become part of this beautiful community of Spanish learners!

Spanish for Beginner

Our basic levels. For students with no experience learning Spanish to a maximum of 60 hours of previous learning. CEFR equivalent: A1

 

Spanish for Intermediate

For students with previous experience learning Spanish. From 60 hours to 200 hours of previous learning. This bracket includes two CEFR level equivalents: A2 and B1

Spanish for Advanced

For students with extensive previous experience learning the language and a C1 level of fluency

 

 

Spanish for Teenagers

Private and group tuition for high school students taking Spanish IB courses or preparing for VCE in Spanish.

 

 

Spanish for Kids

We offer specialised private tuition for children from 5 to 12 years old at your home. Great discounts for groups of 2 or 3 children!

 

Do you have some previous experience learning Spanish, but you are unsure of your level?

Take our level assessment online here

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Testimonials

  • I have done 3 terms so far, and loving it. Jan makes the classroom so open and really helps you get confident to speak. The classes are small groups so you get a lot of time with the teacher and also practicing with classmates.

    Patrick Hooper Avatar Patrick Hooper
    August 22, 2024

    Jan and his team are amazing. It’s fun and friendly way to learn Spanish. I had an amazing time learning basics of Spanish. Will continue to learn more from him and his team!

    Kaush Avatar Kaush
    July 13, 2021

    My daughter, Skye, has been taking the Beginners 1 class this past term and has thoroughly enjoyed it. Jan is an excellent teacher and he has helped her feel welcome and comfortable as the youngest student in the class. We will be continuing!

    Bernadette Baker Avatar Bernadette Baker
    September 2, 2023
  • Living rural having Farolito continue to provide online Spanish courses has been one of the few good changes that have come from the COVID-19 pandemic, and I'm so grateful to the team. I've had a number of different Spanish teachers over my many years of trying to learn Spanish and Jan is easily up there with the best. Having a background in linguistics his knowledge of languages is amazing but most of all he makes learning Spanish fun. I can't wait to continue my learning Spanish with Farolito.

    Joshua Anderson Avatar Joshua Anderson
    March 22, 2022

    I've been learning with Faralito now since January and I would highly recommend this school to anyone wanting to learn Spanish. I personally love the face to face classroom learning and the location is very convenient next to South Yarra station. I have completed an intensive 2 week Beginner 2 course and am now in Beginner 3. I will definitely move to the next course and keep learning with Faralito. I really like the small group class format and the teachers are very supportive and creative with their learning techniques as you move through the units in the Aula textbook. So far I've had lessons with Samuel and Hector. Sam is an outstanding teacher who loves grammar and is very skilled at explaining difficult grammar concepts. Hector is very attentive and has set up a WhatsApp group for the class to help with homework and he is responsive out of hours for assistance which is really very helpful. The real effort of course is required by me! As good as the teachers are they can't do it for me and l also have to find other ways to learn and more time to study but Faralito is a great foundation and motivation for me.

    mel caldwell Avatar mel caldwell
    March 20, 2023

    Farolito is an amazing school where the teacher make it so much fun to learn! Because of the small size of the group, we can have plenty of practice speaking and it makes it easy for interaction. If you are thinking about learning Spanish, I highly recommend it!

    helene larochelle Avatar helene larochelle
    July 13, 2021
  • I'm so glad I chose Farolito to learn Spanish. Jan is a wonderful teacher. He's kind, patient, funny and won't laugh at you when you can't roll your 'R's. Mirvic is warm, welcoming and so helpful! Together they make the school a really lovely place to learn. If you want to learn Spanish, this is your place! Don't be afraid to try it, even if your starting from scratch (like me). You won't regret it.

    Jenny Nisi Avatar Jenny Nisi
    July 13, 2021

    Fantastic school, really helped me get on top of mi Espanol and made it fun! Would recommend to anyone, whether the professionals or someone looking to start. Muchas Gracias!!

    Tim Hanson Avatar Tim Hanson
    April 21, 2021

    Jan is a great teacher and very knowledgeable and passionate about all things pertaining to languages & culture (not just Spanish). He is always willing to help and has a great positive attitude, I recommend his courses to anybody who wants to learn Spanish.

    Trenton McNee Avatar Trenton McNee
    April 6, 2021
  • Fun and easy to follow lessons, provided great resources and really enjoyed the online content! Learning from home was great as it gave me the chance to start my goal of learning Spanish while juggling work and family commitments. Big thanks to Mia!

    Elena Wight Avatar Elena Wight
    August 1, 2020

    The first term in the beginners class with Farolito was excellent. My learning of the language, being present in the classroom, is so much better than online learning. You get to learn alongside other people who are going through the same stuff that you are and can share your experiences immediately. And most importantly, you get an excellent structured approach and weekly homework that makes sure you study between the classes. Our Spanish born teacher brought an awesome amount of energy as well which made the learning engaging and fun. ¡Muy bien! Highly recommended.

    Geoff Woods Avatar Geoff Woods
    August 25, 2022

    I couldn't recommend Farolito highly enough. Jan is a fantastic teacher - he is very patient, approachable and engaging. The group classes have a diverse range of activities and the small class size allows for lots of interaction and engagement with Jan and other students.

    Aisha Ismail Avatar Aisha Ismail
    December 26, 2022
  • The teachers always have a smile on their faces and are so friendly and make you feel so comfortable during the class. Great value for the course as well. I’m excited to see my Spanish skills grow! ????

    Siobhan King Avatar Siobhan King
    July 6, 2020

    I’m currently in my second term at Farolito and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn Spanish. The teachers are welcoming, positive and friendly, and classes are always engaging and fun. If you are thinking of learning Spanish, and are hesitant, give Farolito a try, you won’t regret it!

    Jacob Iselt Avatar Jacob Iselt
    March 8, 2024

    Syon neel- Farolito is the best Spanish school in Melbourne by far. Every lesson shows an impressive amount of dedication and care on the teacher's part. The price is incredibly low and the quality of lessons is high. I would recommend it to anybody who wants to learn Spanish.

    suneelacn Bhaskar Avatar suneelacn Bhaskar
    October 12, 2021
  • I am loving Farolito Spanish school. I have completed beginners 1, 2, and 3 and am signing up now for beg 4. It helps so much to practice my Spanish in front of other students and try to have conversations with them. It pushes me out of my comfort zone but that is essential for me to gain confidence. Highly recommend.

    Nicole Trigger Avatar Nicole Trigger
    August 20, 2024

    I had been using Apps to learn Spanish online and I realized my Spanish cannot be improved by just studying online as I have no one to practice with and no interactions. Then, I found Farolito, the classes are fun and easy to follow, great teachers here. Contents in the class are just good to follow, which can keep up my interest in Spanish.

    Yuxin Li Avatar Yuxin Li
    March 18, 2024

    Absolutely love Farolito! Great school, great teachers and small intimate classes, what more could you want to learn Spanish?! Looking forward to continuing my studies here 🙂

    Nique Albert Avatar Nique Albert
    April 14, 2021
  • I’m currently more than half way through Beginners 1 with Farolito, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the weekly sessions. Jan is a highly experienced and patient teacher, and our classes have provided a supportive environment for each of us to develop our understanding and use of the Spanish language. I love how practical each of the lessons have been so far and the accumulated knowledge I’ve gained. Looking forward to progressing even further with Farolito!

    Simone Pinto Avatar Simone Pinto
    March 7, 2024

    Safe, enjoyable and a good way to kick start my Spanish language journey. Jan, our maestro, catered for the many learning styles in our group while gently prompting us to improve our language acquisition skills. Will be coming back for more. !muchas gracias!

    Geetha James Avatar Geetha James
    November 29, 2023

    Absolutely love the classes and the teaching. It is the highlight of my week. I enjoy the small classes and the homely experience. The teachers are native speakers and I am amazed at their wealth of knowledge regarding the language and customs of the spanish speaking world. Felicidades! Nicholas Parellis

    Nick PARELLIS Avatar Nick PARELLIS
    March 16, 2023
  • Farolito is a fantastic space to start or continue learning Spanish. Jan is a great teacher - really passionate about the work and always manages to make the classes fun and engaging.

    Tess Van Der Veen Avatar Tess Van Der Veen
    August 20, 2024

    Pillar is an amazing teacher and made me feel so welcome! Classes at Farolito are well planned and I feel I am really improving my Spanish! Would recommend 🙂

    Mailys Perfrement Avatar Mailys Perfrement
    July 2, 2022

    Starting to learn Spanish at Farolito has been a great experience. The classes are always engaging and interactive (regardless of whether they are online or in-person). Jan's knowledge of languages generally really stands out, and his approach to teaching beginners is first class.

    Thomas Borland Avatar Thomas Borland
    January 29, 2021
  • Farolito is fantastic. Small classes with teachers who are really well prepared and keep learning interesting. My Spanish is really improving and I look forward to classes each week with a great group of people. If you want to learn Spanish this is the place.

    emma hess Avatar emma hess
    June 6, 2024

    Been learning Spanish here for 2 years and the teaching is incredible. Keeps me challenged and also opens my eyes as well to the beautiful Spanish and Latin American cultures. Highly recommend

    Monish Swamy Avatar Monish Swamy
    June 14, 2022

    Farolito has given me an excellent start to developing my spanish skills. Each course is well thought out and lessons are engaging and interactive. Their swift movement to online teaching was fantastic as well. Jan's extensive knowledge of language makes him an excellent teacher and his passion for teaching is always evident. I have thoroughly enjoyed the three beginners courses I have taken and look forward to continuing my journey and learning more about the Spanish Language. Thank you Jan and Farolito!

    Kim Mosbach Avatar Kim Mosbach
    July 10, 2020
  • Jan is an incredible teacher! I started from a complete beginner level and did the 2 week summer intensive program, and I can already have a conversation in Spanish! I'm so excited to start my weekly classes in feb 🙂 100% recommend!

    Stephanie McDonald Avatar Stephanie McDonald
    January 30, 2021

    I would highly recommend Farolito for anyone interested or even curious in learning Spanish! I have thoroughly loved attending classes with Jan. The classes are engaging, fun and creative! Even in the first few beginners classes, we were having small conversations in Spanish.

    Felicity McSwain Avatar Felicity McSwain
    October 19, 2021

    I love learning Spanish at Farolito, the classes are relaxed and inviting which creates the perfect environment to learn. My teacher Jan is kind and patient and brings bonus history and culture knowledge to the lessons! Highly recommend 🙂

    Ali Pyrke Avatar Ali Pyrke
    March 16, 2022