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
A1 (Beginners) :
At the A1 CEFR level, a language learner:
ā Can understand and use very basic expressions to satisfy concrete needs.
ā 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.
ā Can interact simply as long as the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
A2 (Pre-intermediate) :
At the A2 CEFR level, a language learner:
ā Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most intermediate areas, such as shopping, family, employment, etc.
ā Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
ā Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
Join our Beginner Spanish Course
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 Courseā
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 Courseās
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?
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Testimonials
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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 š
Em Craw
November 21, 2023I 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
October 19, 2021 -
For me itās been great learning Spanish with Farolito. The teachers are so energetic and fun, and are very keen for you to learn. And my classes have always been small which is very helpful. Iāll sign up again soon when the borders to the Spanish-speaking world open!
Kerry W
July 6, 2020I 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 š
Ali Pyrke
March 16, 2022I 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 aƱo nuevo! Nicholas Parellis (student)
Nick PARELLIS
December 30, 2023 -
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
January 29, 2020Fun 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
August 1, 2020Iāve 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. Iām looking forward to starting level 2 at Farolito.
Jessie Reigosa
January 8, 2024 -
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 š Ā”Muchas gracias chicos!
Lucas Muir
October 7, 2021 -
Iām currently more than half way through Beginners 1 with Farolito, and Iām 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 Iāve gained. Looking forward to progressing even further with Farolito!
Simone Pinto
March 7, 2024I'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
March 20, 2023 -
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
July 13, 2021Me 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 š
Igor Karasyov
June 11, 2022Ive been studying with Farolito for the past year and it has been wonderful, I love the flexibility of being able to learn with online classes and the teachers are so friendly and easy to communicate with, the groups are small and not intimidating and the teachers are so knowledgeable yet they make the learning fun and engaging. No matter your age or experience in Spanish, I highly recommend studying with farolito!
Vikki Berecz
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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
December 26, 2022I'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
March 16, 2023My 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. ”Muchas gracias Jan y Farolito!
Magenta Neath-Cowan
March 17, 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
January 29, 2021The 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
August 25, 2022 -
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
March 22, 2022 -
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
August 25, 2022
