Spanish Language Levels

We offer Spanish courses at all levels, from A1 to C2, of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Levels on our Spanish Courses

Beginner (A1-A1+)

At this level, you learn the language forms necessary to meet your most basic needs: giving and asking for personal information, getting by in shops and restaurants, asking for and giving directions, identifying people and places, talking about likes, showing agreement or disagreement or discussing daily life.

It is important that you can communicate in everyday situations, such as in bars, restaurants, supermarkets, in class, on public transport, etc.

For these reasons, you will study the grammar, and language you need in such context. These include nouns and adjectives, prepositions, the present tense, adverbs of frequency, the time, etc.

Elementary (A2)

In this course, you will increase your confidence to function in everyday situations and learn how to narrate and explain the events of your daily lives.

At the end of this level, you will be able to manage in basic communicative situations with the tools necessary to express moods and physical feelings, ask and give more detailed personal information and opinions, talk about housing, employment status and food, and explain about what you have done or your current plans.

Grammar studied at this level includes verb tenses such as the past, the future, comparatives and superlatives and uses of “ser” and “estar” (the verb to be in Spanish).

Intermediate (B1)

At this level, you acquire the necessary skills to produce more accurate language. In addition, you will begin to become more confident in the socio-cultural uses of the language.

You will acquire the resources needed to explain events in the past and present, and comment on a topic, talk about movies or books, give instructions, look for a job, etc.

You will develop your oral and written skills through texts such as advertisements, job posts, housing ads, short articles, storylines in the context of artistic work, etc.

Higher level grammar topics will be covered, including the contrast between different forms of the past tense, conditionals, present subjunctive, direct and indirect objects, etc.

Intermediate (B2)

The upper intermediate level is characterised by a higher understanding of cultural elements such as idioms, words from different jargons, Hispanic celebrations, etc.

You will acquire the necessary skills to understand and express yourself in oral contexts, formal and informal writing, provide details and nuances in varying situations and provide feedback. Developing your fluency and your pronunciation is also important.

Some grammatical concepts at this level are expanded using the present subjunctive, imperfect subjunctive, conditionals, etc.

Advanced (C1)

At the advanced level, you will improve your ability to understand more complex things like movies, literary texts, newspaper articles, etc.

Additional cultural topics and everyday life will be dealt with through texts related to the media. You will learn to argue, support and rebut ideas, and grasp both general and detailed information from oral and written texts.

The topics covered in class are determined according to the needs and interests of students.

If you would like to know more about our Spanish for adults courses, do not hesitate to visit us or contact us.

Our School in Barcelona

Oxford House is located 1 minute from Passeig de Gràcia, in the heart of Barcelona, and offers spacious, modern facilities easily reachable by a range of transport options. And what’s more, you can take time out relaxing in the sun or under the shade of the palm trees in our beautiful two-level garden .

Our 1000m2 centre has 23 classrooms fully equipped with computers, projectors, and/or smart TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. We also have dedicated study spaces, and a library with a wide range of books in Spanish to really practice your Spanish.