3 Minute Spanish – Course 1 | Language lessons for beginners Course Syllabus

Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.

Module 1: Pronunciation & Greetings

Estimated time: 0.1 hours

• Spanish alphabet sounds and accent marks
• Key pronunciation tips for beginners
• Saying “hola” and “buenos días”
• Using polite farewells like “adiós” and “hasta luego”

Module 2: Introducing Yourself

Estimated time: 0.1 hours

• Using “Me llamo…” to introduce your name
• Stating where you are from with “Soy de…”
• Asking “¿Cómo te llamas?”
• Understanding formal vs. informal “you” (tú vs. usted)

Module 3: Basic Present-Tense Verbs

Estimated time: 0.1 hours

• Conjugating the verb “ser” in present tense
• Conjugating “estar” and “tener” in present tense
• Forming simple descriptions: “Soy estudiante”
• Expressing states: “Estoy bien”

Module 4: Everyday Vocabulary

Estimated time: 0.1 hours

• Common food words: “pan”, “agua”
• Transportation terms: “taxi”, “tren”
• Shopping vocabulary: “mercado”, “tienda”
• Asking “¿Cuánto cuesta?” and stating quantities

Module 5: Questions & Responses

Estimated time: 0.1 hours

• Forming yes/no questions with “¿Verdad?”
• Using question words: “¿Qué?”, “¿Dónde?”
• Responding with “Sí” and “No”
• Pointing with “Aquí” and “Allí”

Module 6: Rapid-Fire Drill & Review

Estimated time: 0.1 hours

• Timed recall of key vocabulary
• Quick verb form drills
• Short dialogue practice combining lessons 1–5

Prerequisites

• No prior knowledge of Spanish required
• Basic English proficiency to follow instructions
• Access to audio playback for pronunciation practice

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Pronounce Spanish sounds correctly and recognize key phonetic patterns
• Introduce yourself and exchange basic greetings in Spanish
• Conjugate essential verbs like “ser”, “estar”, and “tener” in the present tense
• Use everyday vocabulary related to food, travel, and shopping
• Respond to and form simple questions using practical phrases