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I always feel I have gained more than I expected when I leave a class. The interactive and immersive approach to the language learning pushes me which I like. The different students in the class from members of the public to students of the university create a good and interesting study environment. Spanish student, Spring 2026

Available courses

Our courses are based on the and are open to members of the public, although not every course is available every term. Please ensure you take a placement test to ensure you choose the right course.

Stage 1.1 (equivalent to CEFR level 1.1): For complete beginners.

Stage 1.2 (equivalent to CEFR level 1.2): If you've completed Stage 1.1 or can:

• use basic structures/vocabulary related to greetings, introductions, family, numbers, food
• form simple sentences using verbs in the present tense, basic question forms and negations
• engage in simple conversations

Spanish In Your Suitcase: This course focuses on developing listening/speaking skills through interactive activities and is ideal if you have completed a beginner Spanish course with us. Students who are self-taught are also welcome. We cover:

• how to greet people and introduce yourself appropriately in different contexts
• how to get around (asking for directions, buying tickets for transport)
• how to have a pleasant stay (hotels, shopping, making payments, ordering food)
• aspects of tradition and culture in Spain

Spanish Refresher (equivalent to CEFR level A1): If you've begun studying Spanish and want to brush up your knowledge to progress to Stage 2. Enrol if you have:

• studied Spanish at Key Stage 3 (Year 7, 8, 9) but not sat a GCSE
• undertaken independent study covering the vocabulary and grammar of CEFR A1 level

Stage 2.1 (equivalent to CEFR level 2.1): If you've completed Elementary Part 2 or Stage 1.2, have Grade 4-6 in Spanish GCSE or equivalent, or can:

• engage in conversations and understand short recordings on familiar topics
• write short texts on familiar topics, including past events

Stage 2.2 (equivalent to CEFR level 2.2): If you've completed Stage 2.1, have Grade 4–6 in Spanish GCSE or equivalent, or can:

• interact with a degree of fluency and accuracy in common social situations
• understand texts on non-abstract topics and give opinions
• write longer texts on a variety of topics, including past events and future plans

Stage 3.1 (equivalent to CEFR level B1.1): If you've completed Stage 2.2, have a Grade 7–9 in Spanish GCSE, or can:

• interact with a degree of fluency and flexibility in common social/professional situations
• understand some detail of broadcast materials on topics of general interest
• write structured texts on a variety of topics

Stage 3.2 (equivalent to CEFR level B1.2): If you've completed Stage 3.1, have Grade C at AS level or equivalent, or can:

• describe past experiences with accuracy, talk about dreams, ambitions, and hypothetical situations
• understand simple news reports
• write structured texts on a variety of topics including simple news, experience and plans

Stage 4.1 (equivalent to CEFR level B2.1): If you've completed Stage 3.2, have Grade A–B at AS level or equivalent, have an A level or equivalent, or can:

• communicate in various situations, including some unpredictable and abstract topics, express opinions about current issues and formulate hypothesis
• understand and comment on simple news reports
• write about experiences and hypothetical situations with confidence

Stage 4.2 (equivalent to CEFR level B2.2): If you've completed Stage 4.1, have an A level or equivalent, or can:

• communicate clearly on a variety of topics, deliver an unscripted presentation with reasonable fluency
• understand and comment on most broadcast news with some support
• write about abstract topics and hypothetical situations with a good level of accuracy

Stage 5.1 (equivalent to CEFR level C1.1): If you've completed Stage 4.2, lived in a Spanish speaking country, have CEFR B2/C1, or can:

• communicate clearly and confidently in a wide range of situations
• understand broadcast news and current affairs programmes
• produce extended pieces of writing on topics including hypothetical situations

Stage 5.2 (equivalent to CEFR level C1.2): If you've completed Stage 5.1, lived in a Spanish speaking country, have CEFR B2/C1, or can:

• take part in debates and present an argument convincingly
• understand authentic broadcasts
• analyse complex texts and recognise implicit meaning
• produce extended pieces of writing on various topics that you research independently

DELE Exam Preparatory Workshops (A1/A2/B1/B2): Preparatory workshops for students who opt to sit for DELE qualifications. Held in the spring, they are free of charge to anyone enrolled in another Spanish course (not available as standalone classes).

Placement test

If you have never learned Spanish with us before, please take this so that you know which course is suitable for you.

We recommend reading our Terms and Conditions for information about what to do if you enrol at the wrong level and need to transfer to a different course.

Autumn 2026 course timetable

The following courses are running in Autumn 2026. Enrolments will open at midday on 3 August 2026. If you would like to be notified when enrolments are open, please .

All courses start week commencing 5 October 2026 and run for 10 weeks. The last week of teaching will be 7 December 2026.

Enrolments for all courses will close at midday on 24 September 2026, and we will not be able to accept any late enrolments. If you would like to join a course in Autumn 2026, please ensure you have enrolled before the deadline date.

Course fees

Course fees are £210 per person per course. Fees include all tuition and course materials and must be paid in full at the time of enrolment, through our online booking system.

Discounts

No discounts or concessionary fees are available.

Qualification fees

You may wish to take up the opportunity of entering for a globally recognised language qualification, to accredit your language proficiency. Exam preparation workshops are offered in the Spring alongside the core language course at no additional charge. You must be enrolled on a language course to be able to join the exam preparation workshops; they are not available to enrol onto as standalone courses.

If you choose to enter for an examination, additional costs will be payable for examination entry to the respective awarding organisations. These costs vary by language, level and provider and are subject to change, but typically range from £70 to £250 per exam. Full details of costs can be found on the awarding bodies' websites and will be provided by your teacher. Please note that if you choose not to take an exam, the costs are limited to the course fees.

Terms and Conditions

Please make sure you have read and understood our Terms and Conditions before enrolling on a course. By purchasing a course, you will be deemed to have accepted the Terms and Conditions, so it's important you have read them before you complete your purchase.

All personal data will be collected and processed in accordance with UK GDPR and any other relevant legislation. Further details of how your personal data will be processed can be found in our Terms and Conditions. Some of our courses are delivered online. As part of the online delivery via Teams / Zoom, please note that your username and email address used to attend the lessons will be visible to other students.

Qualifications

You have the option of entering for the internationally recognised Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) qualifications from A1 to B2 in the spring. To help you prepare for the exams, you can join , which are offered free of charge to anyone enrolled on another Spanish course; they are not available to join as standalone classes. If you would like to join the relevant workshop, please speak to your teacher after you have enrolled on your core course.

DELE exams take place at DELE examination centres. The closest of these to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are in Cardiff and London.

More ways to develop your Spanish language skills

We organise our own cultural events and Language Cafés. If you are enrolled on a language course, you are welcome to take part in all these activities; please ask your teacher for more details after you have enrolled.

Information for students and staff

The information on this page is only applicable to members of the public, who are not employed by the university or studying here as an undergraduate or postgraduate student.

If you work at the university, or are an existing undergraduate or postgraduate student, to find out about the language courses available to you.

Meet the teacher

If you have enrolled on a course, you can come along to meet the teacher and ask any questions you might have before teaching starts the following week. Just drop in to any of these sessions:

Please note that parking is extremely limited on the campus during the day. Before travelling to the University, we recommend reading our guidance on where to park if you are driving, and other ways of getting to the campus.

This campus map will help you find the right room for each session.