El Curso 1 – Learning Path
A clear, structured path from your first words to real-life Spanish
This learning path is the backbone of El Curso 1. Each unit has been carefully designed to build on the previous one, so you always know where you are and what comes next. You’re not jumping between random topics or memorizing isolated rules, you’re moving forward along a clear path.
With every step, you’ll gain a practical skill you can use immediately in real life, and by the end of each unit you’ll be able to say with confidence: “Now I can do this in Spanish.”
As the units become available, they will appear linked here, so I recommend saving this page for easy access.
Unit 1 – I Can Understand How Spanish Works
I can understand how to learn Spanish effectively.
I can recognize the basic sounds and rhythm of Spanish.
I can use survival phrases to communicate immediately.
Unit 2 – I Can Greet People and Share Basic Personal Information
I can say hello and goodbye.
I can introduce myself.
I can ask and answer “How are you?”
I can use ser and estar in basic contexts.
Unit 3 – I Can Spell My Name and Use Numbers
I can say the Spanish alphabet.
I can spell my name and other basic words.
I can count from 0 to 100.
Unit 4 – I Can Say Where I Live and Where I Am
I can talk about my country and nationality.
I can use estar to say where I am.
I can use prepositions of place (in, on, next to, behind…).
I can describe where I live in simple terms.
Unit 5 – I Can Order at a Bar or Café
I can name food and drinks.
I can use gender and number correctly.
I can order politely at a bar or café.
I can speak formally or informally when needed.
Unit 6 – I Can Talk About My Family
I can name family members.
I can use the verb tener (to have).
I can describe my family in simple sentences.
I can describe basic physical characteristics.
Unit 7 – I Can Describe My Daily Routine
I can talk about daily activities.
I can use reflexive verbs.
I can say how often I do things.
I can use the preposition de correctly.
Unit 8 – I Can Talk About My Work
I can name common professions.
I can describe my job.
I can use irregular verbs in the present tense.
Unit 9 – I Can Plan My Week
I can tell the time.
I can talk about days, months, and seasons.
I can arrange plans and meet friends.
I can talk about the weather.
Unit 10 – I Can Talk About What I Like and Don’t Like
I can talk about hobbies and interests.
I can say what I like and dislike.
I can express preferences.
I can use more irregular verbs in the present.
Unit 11 – I Can Go Shopping
I can name common food and drink items.
I can talk about supermarket products.
I can ask for what I need.
I can understand and use basic prepositions in context.
Unit 12 – I Can Travel in Spanish
I can name types of transportation.
I can take the bus, subway, or taxi.
I can ask for and understand directions.
I can communicate at the airport.
Unit 13 – I Can Talk About My Vacations
I can describe places and tourist experiences.
I can understand basic Spanish stress rules (accentuation).
I can talk about past vacation experiences using simple structures.
Unit 14 – Final Project – I Can Use Everything I’ve Learned
I can complete a final project integrating everything I’ve learned.
I understand what comes next in my Spanish journey.