Interested in this College?
Get updates on Eligibility, Admission, Placements Fees Structure

Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Spanish is a global language, with over 500 million native speakers. If you want to learn conversational Spanish, enrol in the Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course by edX. It is an ideal programme for gaining proficiency in the basics of Spanish. The training runs for seven weeks and will introduce the participants to A1-level mastery (according to CEFRL, Council of Europe 2001).

The Basic Spanish 1 online course houses activities for practising the four language skills, namely writing, reading comprehension, speaking, and listening comprehension. Once you take this training, you will be able to introduce yourself in Spanish and ask basic questions as well. Moreover, you will learn to hold basic conversations in this foreign language.

Furthermore, the Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started certification course is developed by Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Spain. Throughout the training, you can make use of cultural notes, reference notes, and grammar explanations. It has a self-directed training approach with an introductory level of difficulty.

Students can choose either of the 2 tracks namely verified or audit tracks. If the student has chosen the verified track then he or she will be able to view and learn the materials for an unlimited period of time. Again, on the other hand, the candidates will be able to view the materials for a limited period of time only if they select the audit track.

The Highlights

Free programme enrolment
Offered by Universitat Politècnica de Valencia
Industry-expert instructors
Performance tests and final assessment test
Introductory-level programme
A seven-week training
Self-directed programme modules
Video transcripts in English and Spanish
Instructor-signed programme certificate

Programme Offerings

Free programme enrollment
Offered by Universitat Politècnica de Valencia (UPValenciaX)
Industry-expert instructors
Performance tests and final assessment test
introductory-level programme
A seven-week training
Self-directed programme modules

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2411	yes	Polytechnic University of Valencia, Valencia

Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started online programme has no course fee. The audit option allows you to access the course content by simply registering. However, you cannot access the course completion certificate with the audit option.

Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course fee structure

Course option	Fee
Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course	Free
Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course - Certificate experience	Rs.2,411

Eligibility Criteria

UPValenciaX and edX have not assigned any specific prerequisites or requirements for enrolling in the Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started online course. If you are interested in learning about the Spanish culture and language, you can join this training course.

What you will learn

The Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course will train you in the following topics in the Spanish language:

Fundamental conversational skills to conduct a one-on-one conversation
Numbers and alphabets
Describing your likes, family, nationality, and other standard questions
Making use of the verb “to be”
Conjugation and its fundamentals

Admission Details

You have to search for edX on your internet browser.
Once you are on the edX website, head to the course catalogue. In the course catalogue, you can find “Communication courses.”
In this menu, locate UPValenciaX's Basic Spanish professional certificate. The first course on this list is the Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started programme. Else, you can simply search for this course in the search bar on the website's homepage.
Tap on the course prompt to reach the course’s homepage.
You can find the details about the programme on this page. Go through them, and click “Enroll Now.”
On the registration page, sign up with your email address or link your Facebook/ Apple/ Google/ Microsoft account to edX.
Tap “Submit” after doing the needful.

Application Details

The enrolment process for Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started online training does not involve a lengthy application form. You can apply for this course by simply registering with edX. You have to furnish your email address, full name, a username, and password into the registration form. If you need the course certificate, proceed to fee payment, or continue by accessing the course content for free.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Polytechnic University of Valencia, Valencia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is there any geographical restriction for pursuing this edX training?

No, this edX training is available to all interested candidates, irrespective of their geographical locations.

2: Who is responsible for imparting the course modules for this Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started programme?

The Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course has faculty from the Universitat Politècnica de Valencia as the programme instructors.

3: What other courses are there in the professional certificate in Basic Spanish?

Apart from the Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course by edX, there are two other programmes in this series. These include Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further and Basic Spanish 3: Getting there.

4: Is it compulsory for me to pursue all three courses of the series?

No, the Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course certificate can be pursued as a standalone course.

5: Will the course be difficult to follow?

As Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started course has an introductory-level of difficulty, it will be easy for everyone to follow and understand.