Spanish Made Simple: Beginner Spanish Course Syllabus

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

Module 1: Spanish Alphabet & Pronunciation

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Overview of Spanish letters and phonetics
• Practicing the Spanish alphabet
• Introduction to basic phonetics
• Practicing difficult sounds like “rr,” “ñ,” and diphthongs

Module 2: Greetings & Basic Conversation

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Saying “Hola,” “¿Cómo estás?”, and “Mucho gusto”
• Using common goodbyes
• Introducing yourself in Spanish
• Understanding formal vs. informal language

Module 3: Nouns, Adjectives & Articles

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Understanding gendered nouns
• Using definite and indefinite articles
• Matching adjectives to nouns in gender
• Ensuring agreement in number and gender

Module 4: Present Tense Verbs

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Conjugating regular -ar verbs in present tense
• Conjugating regular -er and -ir verbs
• Using irregular verbs: ser, estar, tener
• Applying verbs in real-life context

Module 5: Vocabulary Building & Everyday Phrases

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Learning numbers, colors, and days of the week
• Building vocabulary for family members
• Practicing common verbs and daily activities
• Using phrases for shopping, dining, and asking directions

Module 6: Sentence Building & Question Formation

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Understanding basic word order rules
• Forming yes/no questions
• Asking open-ended questions
• Practicing mini conversation drills

Prerequisites

• No prior knowledge of Spanish required
• Basic English proficiency
• Access to a device with internet

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Master the foundations of Spanish pronunciation, alphabet, and phonetics
• Use greetings, introductions, and everyday conversational phrases
• Understand noun-adjective agreement and use articles correctly
• Conjugate regular and common irregular verbs in present tense
• Form simple sentences and ask or answer questions in Spanish