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’ve loved completing level 1 Spanish at Farolito. The classes are small and interactive. Jan is a great teacher, very knowledgeable in language and also we learn a lot about the difference of language in each Spanish speaking country. I’m looking forward to starting level 2 at Farolito.

    Jessie Reigosa Avatar Jessie Reigosa
    January 8, 2024

    Farolito has been incredible - Jan is an incredibly patient teacher, I couldn't recommend him more. The small classes make you feel comfortable and create such a trusting environment to learn a language. Give Farolito a try!

    Lidia Boniwell Lombardero Avatar Lidia Boniwell
    January 4, 2023

    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
  • Great school. The teachers are open to your needs and very responsive, helping you to get exactly what you're targeting with your Spanish. Class sizes are small and nobody gets left behind. There are also several options for study from intensives to weekly classes to private. Farolito fosters a friendly and fun Spanish speaking community.

    Cheryl Conway Avatar Cheryl Conway
    January 29, 2020

    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

    After putting off learning Spanish for years, I am so glad I found this place Farolito has been fun and interactive. Jan is an excellent teacher. See you next term ... Diana

    Howard Smith Avatar Howard Smith
    March 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

    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

    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
  • 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

    Farolito Spanish offers engaging and fun classes for all Spanish levels! The teachers are exceptional, creating varied classwork and homework every week. The varied coursework ensures you develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in parallel. The class groups have always been incredibly welcoming and encouraging! I am looking forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom at some point, however, the transition to the online format has been exceptionally smooth! ¡Gracias Jan and Farolito!

    Fleur Sutherland Avatar Fleur Sutherland
    July 6, 2020

    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
    August 20, 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

    The class environment is fun! I feel motivated for every class and Jan is very encouraging as a teacher. Material is very well-prepared and structured with various methods that makes the learning experience engaging.

    Popy Kirana Avatar Popy Kirana
    August 25, 2022

    Fantastic classes with focus on speaking Spanish, grammar and vocabulary. Jan is an excellent teacher, and Faralito has a friendly and supportive learning environment. I’ll be back for term 2!

    Aerin Hines Avatar Aerin Hines
    April 4, 2022
  • 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

    Really great and passionate teacher! He teaches us not only Spanish, but the difference between accents from each region, cultural norms in Spain and Latin America, and a lot more valuable insights. The classes are fun and the students are friendly too.

    Nafisa Aziz Avatar Nafisa Aziz
    June 12, 2024

    Jan is am enthusiastic educator and his passion for teaching Spanish is evident. The classes are interesting, intellectually stimulating and most importantly we have a lot of fun.

    Kavita Brown Avatar Kavita Brown
    March 6, 2024
  • 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

    I'm very happy with my choice of school. Teachers are super friendly and you always feel welcome. I was a bit scared to start leaning because English is not my first language but it's actually very comfortable and cosy in classes, small groups, teacher has time for everyone. So if you doubt, don't. Studying goes with small steps, not too much homework. Always happy to come to class.

    Aleksandra Sist Avatar Aleksandra Sist
    March 16, 2023

    Very relaxed and fun classes. The teachers are extremely patient, friendly and encouraging.

    Matthew Groskorth Avatar Matthew Groskorth
    November 28, 2020
  • I love this school. Atmosphere is great. Teachers are patient and really have helped me. Highly recommend this school.

    Nomadtero Avatar Nomadtero
    August 31, 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 beginner classes with Jan have been great. Group size is small so it's quite personal. Jan is approachable and professional. We needed to have a few classes online due to restrictions and it was a seamless transition. I look forward to future classes at Farolito and recommend it to anyone looking to improve their Spanish

    Brad Avatar Brad
    July 13, 2021
  • Confidence in my conversational Spanish really grew after attending Farolito Spanish. It’s such a great environment with small class sizes and the teacher. Really enjoyed the weekly classes as it motivates you to study before the class and keeps you accountable. Highly recommend!!

    Jeanie Xu Avatar Jeanie Xu
    April 10, 2022

    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

    As a complete beginner to learning Spanish I have really enjoyed being in Sara's class! She has been great at explaining the language and very patient with answering questions. Looking forward to continue learning Spanish at Farolito!

    Clare Molloy Avatar Clare Molloy
    March 19, 2024
  • I always look forward to coming to Spanish classes at Farolito after work, it is the highlight of my week. I love the atmosphere, a nice comfortable environment, easy to learn. The native teachers are friendly and accommodating to our learning needs. Feliz año nuevo! Nicholas Parellis (student)

    Nick PARELLIS Avatar Nick PARELLIS
    December 30, 2023

    Learning Spanish at Farolita is fun, challenging and professional.. Plus, Samuel, the teacher in my class teaches Spanish in Spanish! The best way!

    Juliana Claridge Avatar Juliana Claridge
    March 13, 2023

    Farolito language school is a fantastic environment to learn spanish. The teachers are highly skilled language teachers, helpful and know how to make learning spanish fun. I've been learning for a number of years and am looking forward to now being able to travel to spanish speaking countries and speak with the locals. Whenever I get the chance to speak spanish with native spanish speaking people I make sure I do and I love that I am now able to hold a conversation in spanish. Thanks Jan, I love your classes.

    Simone Bourne Avatar Simone Bourne
    June 7, 2022