8 lessons Teens and adults starting from zero
Spanish for Beginners
8 short lessons for English speakers starting from zero. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the US — and one of the easiest for English speakers to start.
All lessons
- 🗣️ 1. Pronunciation and lettersFive pure vowels, ñ, ll, j, silent h and rolled rr
- 👋 2. Hello, how are you?Greetings, introductions and ¿Cómo te llamas?
- 🔢 3. Numbers and colorsNumbers 0–20 and ten colors
- 👨👩👧 4. Family and peopleMom, dad, siblings, el and la, and plurals
- 🌮 5. Food, café and restaurantOrder, ask and get the check
- ⚖️ 6. ser, estar and tenerTwo ways to say “to be”, and “to have”
- ⏰ 7. Days, time and weather¿Qué hora es?, ¿Dónde está…? and question words
- 🧳 8. 50 travel phrases, and what’s nextThe phrases that save a trip, and how to keep learning
About this course
The course is for teens and adults (and kids with a parent) who know no Spanish at all. It uses the Spanish of Latin America and the US, and points out where Spain is different.
Say every example out loud. Spanish spelling is very regular: once you know the sounds, you can read almost any word correctly.
Questions & answers
- Is Spanish hard for English speakers?
- It’s one of the easiest languages for English speakers: the same alphabet, thousands of similar words (animal, hotel, chocolate, información) and very regular pronunciation.
- Latin American or Spain Spanish?
- This course uses Latin American Spanish, which most Spanish speakers in the US use. Spain uses vosotros and a “th” sound for z and soft c, but everyone understands each other.
- How long until I can have a simple conversation?
- With 15–20 minutes a day, most beginners can handle greetings, ordering food and simple questions in 2–3 months.
- Is it free?
- Yes, completely free with no sign-up.