Spanish - An Introduction - West Bridgford Library - Adult Learning

West Bridgford Library, Nottingham

Date	18 June - 9 July 2025
Sessions	Wednesdays: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
No. sessions	4
Venue	West Bridgford Library, Nottingham View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 8
Cost	FREE - £28

About this course

Start speaking basic Spanish from day one with our fun, beginner-friendly short taster course. Perfect for holiday makers, travellers, or anyone curious about Spanish language and culture. Learn everyday conversational phrases such as greetings, ordering food, and asking for directions, giving you confidence during your next trip to Spain or Latin America.

In a relaxed, supportive group setting, you’ll focus on speaking and listening, while also developing basic reading and writing skills. Gain practical vocabulary and simple sentence structures tailored to real‑world scenarios—whether introducing yourself, shopping, or chatting about your travel plans

Alongside language learning, we include a taste of Spanish and Latin American culture, introducing customs and traditions to enrich your understanding and enjoyment of local life. With pair and group practice throughout each session, you’ll leave knowing how to say:

“¡Hola! Cómo estás?” (Hello! How are you?)
“Dónde está…” and “Cuánto cuesta…?” for asking directions and prices
“Me gustaría…” when ordering food or drinks confidently

This Spanish taster course is your first step into the Spanish world—ideal if you’re preparing for travel, planning to continue learning, or simply want to try out a new language in a welcoming environment.

This course is ideal if you:

• Have no prior knowledge of Spanish or studied it a long time ago.

• Want to try out Spanish before committing to a longer course.

• Are planning a trip and want to use the language with confidence.

No previous experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity!

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

1. Greet others and introduce yourself in Spanish using basic phrases with correct pronunciation.

2. Order food and drinks in a café or restaurant using set expressions and key vocabulary.

3. Ask for and understand simple directions, numbers, and place names commonly used in travel contexts.

4. Give basic personal information such as your name, nationality, and where you’re from.

5. Recognise key cultural differences between Spain and Latin America and demonstrate awareness of local customs.

6. Use a small range of high-frequency words and expressions to participate in short role-plays or guided dialogues.

These outcomes are designed to be achievable within the short timeframe of a taster course and will give you a solid foundation for further study.

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING, AND
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required). As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: