Spanish
Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and mother tongue to approx. 496 million people worldwide. Learning Spanish will allow you to gain a competitive edge in the global job market, build international networks and give you access to a rich world of literature, film, and culture.
From the very first group lesson, an experienced teacher will help you to build your vocabulary and understand how the language works. You’ll use traditional learning methods as well as online learning tools. The course focuses on speaking and listening skills. Additional work on grammar, as well as reading and writing skills, will support you in the language learning process. Your teacher is a native speaker, and the group lessons will be conducted in Spanish. Instructions will only be given in Dutch or English if it's absolutely necessary.
The course is available in different CEFR levels, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1minus). After completing level C1minus, you'll be able to communicate professionally in Spanish, from speaking and writing to debating, negotiating and giving a presentation.
Click here to review the CEFR levels.
Fast facts
- From beginner to advanced level
- English CEFR level B1 is a requirement
- Start in February and September
- 14 sessions of 2 hours on campus
- Group size: 12-14 students
- 4 hours of independent study preparation per lesson
- Certificate upon successful completion of course
The Spanish course soon became the class I was looking forward to the most during the week. Despite the challenging online setting, the teachers have been able to ensure proper and pleasant education, always with a smile! My teacher Merce`, in particular, has been an incredibly prepared, professional, and kind guide during my learning process. I Her passion for her job enormously contributed to my love for the Spanish language!
Pricing
- UM students: €475
- UM employees, UM alumni & MUMC+ employees: €475
- All other participants: €605
The course materials are not included in the course fee.
Course level check
If you have no prior knowledge of Spanish, you can simply register for Spanish A1.
If you would like to take any of the other levels, you must first successfully complete the previous level or demonstrate a comparable level of Spanish. Otherwise, schedule an online course level check by using our scheduling system to make an appointment, free of charge.
Book an online course level check well before the course is scheduled to begin. This process will make it easier to make the appointment, and more likely that there will still be an available spot in the module that’s right for you.
Honestly, I can say that the language course has exceeded my expectations. I did not think that doing online classes would have been both funny and productive.
Certificate and ECTS credits
After successfully completing a course, you will receive a digital certificate by email. To be eligible for a certificate, you must attend at least 12 of the 14 lessons, be present at the final exam and have satisfactory results. One course is worth 3 ECTS credits. Whether these credits are acknowledged depends on your faculty. Please consult with your faculty or home university if these credits will be accepted as part of your programme.
Our Spanish courses
NB As this course starts in February and September, registration opens in respectively December and July. For more info on our annual course schedule, click here.