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

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A1 (Beginners) :

At the A1 CEFR level, a language learner:

โ€“ Can understand and use very basic expressions to satisfy concrete needs.
โ€“ 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.
โ€“ Can interact simply as long as the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

A2 (Pre-intermediate) :

At the A2 CEFR level, a language learner:

โ€“ Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most intermediate areas, such as shopping, family, employment, etc.
โ€“ Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
โ€“ 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.

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Intensive Spanish Group Courseโ€‹

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

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Private Spanish Course

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

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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 Courseโ€‹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.

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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

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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

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Spanish for Teenagers

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

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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!

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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

  • My Tuesday evening face to face Spanish classes are always the highlight of my week! The small class of seven other students is a great environment to learn a new language as I feel comfortable speaking to my classmates one on one and in front of the whole class. Jan is a fantastic teacher who uses his linguistics background to paint a complete picture of the Spanish language from the origins of words to the structure of the sounds. I am already keen to re-enrol for Term 2 to further build upon the basics and essentials covered in Term 1. ยกMuchas gracias Jan y Farolito!

    Magenta Neath-Cowan Avatar Magenta Neath-Cowan
    March 17, 2022

    I have just loved learning Spanish with Farolito so far. Jan is such an incredibly good teacher โ€“ engaging, interesting and great at explaining things. Apart from picking up Spanish way faster than I ever expected I could, I've also enjoyed the 'new creative outlet' outside my 9-5, and meeting new people in my class. I couldn't recommend Farolito highly enough!

    Dan Warne Avatar Dan Warne
    July 13, 2021

    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 ๐Ÿ™‚

    Nique Albert Avatar Nique Albert
    April 14, 2021
  • Very relaxed and fun classes. The teachers are extremely patient, friendly and encouraging.

    Matthew Groskorth Avatar Matthew Groskorth
    November 28, 2020

    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! ยกGracias Jan and Farolito!

    Fleur Sutherland Avatar Fleur Sutherland
    July 6, 2020

    I am now in my second term at Farolito and I couldn't recommend it more! The classes are small which keeps the classes personal and engaging. The teachers are lovely and knowledgeable. The owners ensure that there is a nice community feel amongst students and I can't wait to keep learning Spanish. Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

    Nicole C Avatar Nicole C
    February 3, 2023
  • 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 ๐Ÿ™‚

    Ali Pyrke Avatar Ali Pyrke
    March 16, 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

    Lovely little Spanish school in South Yarra, great sized classes. Welcoming, fun and relaxed vibe. Tried other Spanish classes in the city and prefer this school by far. Would recommend!

    Zoe withtwodotsonthee Avatar Zoe withtwodotsonthee
    May 29, 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

    Love Farolito Spanish Language school. I have learnt so much, the teachers are great and it's fabulous to be in a class of mixed age groups all learning Spanish for different reasons. Highly recommend this Spanish school!!

    Belinda Singh Avatar Belinda Singh
    June 12, 2022

    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 ๐Ÿ™‚ 100% recommend!

    Stephanie McDonald Avatar Stephanie McDonald
    January 30, 2021
  • Me and my 3 amigos signed up to get our Spanish up to scratch before a trip to south America. We managed to squeeze in three terms, which have been absolutely brilliant. Both Jan, the owner and Zoe, our teacher really cared about our development and were both really good teachers. We could not have asked for more! Would recommend to anyone and everyone interested in starting to learn this beautiful language ๐Ÿ™‚

    Igor Karasyov Avatar Igor Karasyov
    June 11, 2022

    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 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
  • 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

    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

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

    Aerin Hines Avatar Aerin Hines
    April 4, 2022
  • I've completed 3 semesters at Farolito Spanish and have genuinely looked forward to every lesson I've had with Jan and Mia. They're both great teachers who create nice, warm learning environments and I'm looking forward to carrying on my studies with them ๐Ÿ‘ ยกMuchas gracias chicos!

    Lucas Muir Avatar Lucas Muir
    October 7, 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

    Confidence in my conversational Spanish really grew after attending Farolito Spanish. Itโ€™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 ๐Ÿ™‚

    Mailys Perfrement Avatar Mailys Perfrement
    July 2, 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

    Classes at Farolito are fantastic, teachers use a range of strategies to build confidence and skill with Spanish. They structure lessons to get you talking and support with specific needs along the way

    nenagh brosnan Avatar nenagh brosnan
    August 28, 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 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

    First time learning Spanish at Farolito and loving every class! A great way to learn a language, featuring a supportive interactive class environment, great resources and friendly & approachable tutor. Highly recommend joining if interested in learning Spanish ๐Ÿ™‚

    Em Craw Avatar Em Craw
    November 21, 2023
  • Really good fun, learnt a lot. Highly recommend .

    Angus McMillan Avatar Angus McMillan
    September 30, 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

    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