LANG CE01 - Conversational Spanish Level 1

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to conversational Spanish, focusing on essential language skills and cultural topics. You'll start by learning basic phrases and greetings before exploring practical vocabulary for traveling in Spanish-speaking countries.

The course covers how to describe people and feelings, talk about family, express preferences, and discuss leisure activities. You'll also learn shopping-related vocabulary and phrases for navigating markets, as well as essential food terms to help you enjoy meals in Spanish-speaking cultures. By the end, you'll be equipped with the foundational skills to communicate in everyday situations.

Who should enroll

This course is ideal for beginners with little to no prior Spanish experience who want to build practical language skills for travel, work, or personal enrichment including:

  • Individuals planning to travel to Spanish-speaking countries
  • Professionals seeking basic Spanish for work-related interactions
  • Language learners interested in everyday conversation skills
  • Anyone curious about Spanish-speaking cultures and looking to build confidence in real-life communication
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, this course will teach participants how to:

  • Use basic Spanish phrases and greetings to navigate everyday situations.
  • Communicate effectively when traveling in Spanish-speaking countries, including essential vocabulary for arrival and transportation.
  • Describe people, places, and objects using appropriate adjectives and sentence structures.
  • Discuss family relationships and personal connections with the correct vocabulary.
  • Express preferences and likes/dislikes in Spanish to talk about hobbies and interests.
  • Use language related to leisure activities, including how to plan outings such as going to the beach.
  • Navigate shopping experiences by using vocabulary and phrases for markets and transactions.
  • Use food-related vocabulary to comfortably engage in conversations about meals and dining in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Duration and format

Duration        10 hours

Format           Face-to-face, synchronous

Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

LANG CE01
CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available*
90003 Face-to-face Synchronous Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
12
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face - - 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - - - -