Free online course Spanish for beginners

Duration of the online course: 4 hours and 1 minutes

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Speak Spanish with confidence fast—free online course with beginner lessons, pronunciation tips, and everyday phrases. Start learning today and earn a certificate.

In this free course, learn about

Common Spanish greetings and when to use them (morning/afternoon/evening; formal vs informal)
How to introduce yourself and handle greeting customs (handshake/kiss) in Spanish-speaking contexts
Ways to say thank you and common replies to “gracias”
Common goodbyes, including informal farewells used in everyday conversation
Core beginner survival phrases (e.g., “Perdón, no entiendo”) and what they mean
Spanish alphabet basics, letter count, and the special role/sound of “ñ”
Pronunciation foundations: consistent Spanish vowel sounds (A E I O U) and key pronunciation rules
Using numbers correctly in practical situations (counts, examples like pets, everyday quantities)
Colors in Spanish, including agreement rules and colors that don’t change with gender/number
Days of the week and months in Spanish, with memorization tricks and cultural/etymology notes
How to tell time and ask for the time informally in Spanish
Choosing between tú/usted/vos plus personal pronouns (e.g., nosotras) for polite, accurate speech
Noun gender and articles, including exceptions and the neuter article “lo”
Present-tense regular verb conjugations (-ar/-er/-ir) and when to use ser vs estar

About the free online course

Want to understand and speak Spanish without feeling lost on day one? This free online Spanish course for beginners is built to help you communicate quickly and naturally, starting with the phrases you actually need. You will practice greetings, introductions, thanking people, and saying goodbye in ways that match real-life situations, so you can sound friendly, polite, and culturally aware from the start.

As you progress, you will gain the foundation that makes everything else easier: the Spanish alphabet, clear vowel pronunciation, and essential pronunciation rules that help you be understood. Instead of guessing, you will learn the patterns Spanish uses, including special letters and common sound combinations, so you can read new words with more confidence and improve your listening skills at the same time.

The course also strengthens your day-to-day vocabulary and practical fluency. You will work with numbers, colors, days, months, and telling the time—useful for travel, appointments, shopping, and simple conversations. You will also learn how to choose between tú and usted in a respectful way, along with personal pronouns, noun gender, and articles, giving you the grammar tools to build correct sentences without overcomplicating the learning process.

To move from isolated phrases to real communication, you will practice essential verb patterns, including regular conjugations and the key difference between ser and estar. You will also develop conversational confidence through small talk topics, talking about the weather, asking for help politely, and apologizing appropriately. Finally, practical travel-oriented situations such as navigating an airport and discussing hobbies help you connect your Spanish to everyday life and personal interests. With short lessons and quick exercises, this course helps you stay consistent, track your progress, and build a strong base for the next level of Spanish.

Course content

Video class: Greetings in Spanish: 5 Must-Know Ways to Greet People in Spanish! ???????? [SPANISH LESSON 1] 06m
Exercise: Which greeting is appropriate to use from 12 p.m. until evening?
Video class: 9 Easy Phrases to INTRODUCE YOURSELF in Spanish ( kiss or handshake?) [SPANISH LESSON 2] 07m
Exercise: Which phrase is used in Spanish to introduce yourself?
Video class: 13 Must-Know Spanish Phrases to Say THANK YOU ( 1 Very DRAMATIC one) ???? [SPANISH LESSON 3] 08m
Exercise: ¿Cuál es una forma común de responder a 'gracias' en español?

Video class: 17 Best Ways to SAY GOODBYE in Spanish ( 1 Overly ROMANTIC One) ???? [SPANISH LESSON 4] 08m
Exercise: What is a common informal way to say goodbye in Spanish?
Video class: 17 Essential Phrases for Beginners Learning Spanish [SPANISH LESSON 6] 08m
Exercise: What does 'Perdón, no entiendo' mean in English?
Video class: The Spanish ALPHABET ????: Learn it fast and easy! [SPANISH LESSON 7] 17m
Exercise: How many letters are there in the Spanish alphabet?

Video class: How to Pronounce the Spanish VOWELS Like a Native Speaker: A E I O U ? [SPANISH LESSON 8] 10m
Exercise: How are vowels pronounced in Spanish regardless of their position in a word?
Video class: Spanish PRONUNCIATION BASICS ???? How to Speak Spanish Like a Native Speaker [SPANISH LESSON 9] 11m
Exercise: What is unique about the Spanish letter 'ñ'?
Video class: The NUMBERS in Spanish: How to Use Them Correctly in ANY Situation ???? [SPANISH LESSON 10] 11m
Exercise: ¿Cuántos perros tiene la persona que dio el ejemplo en el contenido sobre números en español?

Video class: COLORS in Spanish (Discover the TRICKY Way They're Used in Spanish) ???? [SPANISH LESSON 11] 10m
Exercise: Which color in Spanish does not change according to gender or number?
Video class: The 7 DAYS OF THE WEEK in Spanish ( a Simple Trick to Memorize Them!) ????? [SPANISH LESSON 12] 07m
Exercise: Which day of the week is named after Jupiter in Spanish?
Video class: Learn All 12 MONTHS in Spanish ???? ( Easy Hack to Memorize Them Forever!) [SPANISH LESSON 13] 10m
Exercise: Which of the following statements about months in Spanish is true?

Video class: Telling the TIME in Spanish ? Tips to ALWAYS Get It Right! [SPANISH LESSON 14] 09m
Exercise: How do you ask for the time informally in Spanish?
Video class: TÚ vs. USTED (vs. VOS): How to Choose And Never Offend People in Spanish ???? [SPANISH LESSON 15] 09m
Exercise: Which pronoun should you use to address someone you just met in Spanish?
Video class: The Definitive Guide to PERSONAL PRONOUNS in Spanish: Yo, Tu, El, Ella.. ???? [SPANISH LESSON 16] 09m
Exercise: What is the correct Spanish pronoun for 'we' when referring to a group of women only?

Video class: 3 Tips to Easily Memorize NOUN GENDER in Spanish ( 14m
Exercise: Which of the following words is an exception to the typical gender rules in Spanish?
Video class: How to Use ARTICLES in Spanish Correctly (Trickier Than You'd Think!) ???? [SPANISH LESSON 18] 08m
Exercise: Which Spanish article is used for neutral concepts?
Video class: How to Learn Spanish Verb Conjugations ?: AR ER IR / Complete Guide [SPANISH LESSON 19] 12m
Exercise: What is the pattern for conjugating Spanish regular verbs in the first person singular present tense?

Video class: Learn Spanish SER and ESTAR: Everything YOU Need to Know! ???? [SPANISH LESSON 20] 10m
Exercise: What is the main use of the verb 'ser' in Spanish?
Video class: Master The ART of SMALL TALK in Spanish [SPANISH LESSON 21] 09m
Exercise: What is a common topic to start small talk in Spanish according to the video?
Video class: How to Speak About the WEATHER in Spanish and IMPRESS the Locals ????? [SPANISH LESSON 22] 07m
Exercise: How do you express "It is sunny" using a different verb in Spanish?

Video class: Essential Phrases to Ask for HELP in Spanish in ANY Situation [SPANISH LESSON 24] 08m
Exercise: How do you ask for help in a formal situation in Spanish?
Video class: 4 Ways to Apologize in Spanish ( in WHICH SITUATIONS to Use Them) ???? [SPANISH LESSON 25] 08m
Exercise: How do you express a casual apology in Spanish when bumping into someone on the street?
Video class: Don't Get Lost at the AIRPORT: Essential SPANISH Phrases You'll Need 09m
Exercise: What is asked by the flight attendant during check-in?

Video class: How to Talk About Your HOBBIES in Spanish EFFORTLESSLY ???? [SPANISH LESSON 29] 07m
Exercise: How can you express your passion for playing music in Spanish?

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