This course is for complete beginners. You will learn how to communicate in a range of everyday situations, such as ordering food and drinks, shopping, and providing personal information.

The course will introduce you to the basic grammatical structures of the language and help you build a foundation in practical communication skills. You will also explore aspects of the cultures and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.

The emphasis will be on developing listening and speaking skills, while also incorporating grammar and written activities to support your overall language learning.

Maria Simons is a native speaker from Teruel in the region of Aragón (Spain). She has a degree in English Philology, Cert.Ed. and the certificate TFLA (Teaching Foreign Languages to Adults).
She has been teaching Spanish for over 25 years in colleges, community centres and at university, which she has enjoyed greatly.  Also, she has experience teaching examination courses, and preparing students for GCSE and A Levels as well as teaching Spanish undergraduate courses at university.
She is based in Brighton and teaches courses from beginners to advanced levels at Adult community centres.  Among her interests are the Hispanic culture, history, music, and cinema.