Beginner
Understand and use simple oral and written Spanish for everyday-life situations.
Spanish syllabus reference
Reference guide
What each Spanish level is expected to cover
Use this page as a friendly map before choosing a class. It explains the CEFR levels, entry points and learning goals behind Spanish Studio group courses, while a teacher can still help if you are unsure.
How a group class usually flows
- Review the previous lesson and homework so important language stays active.
- Study the new lesson prepared by the teacher: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and cultural context.
- Practise through role plays, short dialogues, songs, games or student-prepared tasks.
- Leave with homework or revision tips for the next class.
Elementary
Describe familiar people, places and plans, and give simple opinions with more independence.
Intermediate
Handle connected speech, travel situations, explanations, feelings and personal viewpoints.
Advanced
Discuss detailed ideas, cultural topics and arguments with greater fluency and precision.
Adult syllabus map
Adult group class modules
The module map below is a useful guide for adult learners. If you studied Spanish before, compare the learning goals and language focus before taking a placement test.
A1
Beginner 1
No prior knowledge required
Communication targets
Introduce yourself, spell, share personal details, recognise Spanish sounds and ask basic identity questions.
Language reference
Ser, llamarse, tener, regular present-tense verbs, articles, subject pronouns, numbers, countries and basic adjective agreement.
A1
Beginner 2
Beginner 1 or equivalent
Communication targets
Order in a restaurant, shop, describe a city, tell time, arrange appointments and suggest an outing.
Language reference
Estar, ir, querer, poder, hay, questions, negation, plural nouns, demonstratives and place prepositions.
A1
Beginner 3
Beginner 2 or equivalent
Communication targets
Discuss quantities and tastes, shop, describe people and talk about near-future plans.
Language reference
Gustar, preferir, irregular present verbs, ir a + infinitive, direct object pronouns, colours, clothing and food vocabulary.
A1
Beginner 4
Beginner 3 or equivalent
Communication targets
Talk about routines, past experiences, frequency, studies and simple advice.
Language reference
Reflexive verbs, present perfect or preterite introduction, tener que, hay que, sequencing words and daily-routine vocabulary.
A2
Elementary 1
A1 or equivalent completed
Communication targets
Discuss sport and future plans, compare homes, explain decisions and give directions.
Language reference
Preterite, future expressions, comparatives, superlatives, por and para, directions and home vocabulary.
A2
Elementary 2
Elementary 1 or equivalent
Communication targets
Describe past situations, biographies and life changes; announce news, explain problems and give opinions.
Language reference
Preterite versus imperfect, connectors of chronology, opinion structures, indirect object pronouns and biography vocabulary.
A2
Elementary 3
Elementary 2 or equivalent
Communication targets
Organise speech, qualify actions and places, avoid repetition, give advice and express wishes.
Language reference
Imperative, conditional forms, lo/la/los/las, se, adverbs, relative clauses and advice structures.
A2
Elementary 4
Elementary 3 or equivalent
Communication targets
Describe and evaluate objects, understand advertising, make claims and communicate in different registers.
Language reference
Present subjunctive introduction, formal and informal register, connectors, object pronoun combinations and advertising vocabulary.
B1 · Intermediate
Requirement: A2 or equivalent completed
B1 helps you connect your speaking and writing more naturally, with topics such as work, formal conversations, events, society, feelings, art, culture and debate.
B2 · Advanced
Requirement: B1 or equivalent completed
B2 adds fluency, precision and nuance through richer grammar, current topics, extended opinions and deeper cultural discussion.
Children syllabus
Children and teen progression
Children do not always follow the adult module map. The right class depends on age, reading confidence, school year, previous Spanish and whether the child is studying for school, family language or general enrichment.
- Beginner children learn introductions, hobbies, family, home, invitations, descriptions, feelings and simple future plans.
- Older or continuing learners add timetable language, wishes, behaviour, food, quantities, money, shopping and more structured conversation.
- Secondary-age learners need stronger grammar, oral answers, listening comprehension and school-exam habits.
- Learners with previous Spanish exposure may need more focus on reading, writing, vocabulary range and confident spoken accuracy.