Spanish course for beginners
Learn Spanish in the heart of Amsterdam
Spanish-speaking teachers
Individual attention
State examination possible
30+ years of knowledge and experience
"I have little or no knowledge of Spanish". Then this course is for you! Start with the Spanish for Beginners course (Básico part I and II ) at Academia El Sur!
You will learn, among other things:
- Introducing yourself
- Talking about your hobbies
- Telling what you like and don't like
- Talking about everyday habits and customs
- Basic grammar and vocabulary
You will always be taught by native speakers from Spain or Latin America. Learning Spanish at Taalcentrum El Sur means that after completing a course, you can always obtain an internationally recognised language certificate !
Level: Beginner
Progress: A1
Group size: Max. 10 people
Course Forms: Group lesson, private lesson, Crash course, conversation course.
Location:
Morning classes: De Pijp, Stadhouderskade 89, Amsterdam
Evening classes: Museumplein, Jan Luijkenstraat 100, Amsterdam
A standard group course consists of 10 lessons of 1.5 hours per week.
The course
You can take a basic Spanish course starting at €230 for 10 lessons of 1.5 hours per week.
Course material
In order to be able to complete the basic course properly, you will need the following teaching materials:
- Básico textbook (one-time fee €40)
Take classes at our school!
Did you know...
- El Sur has mentored more than 15,000 students
- El Sur is an institute where you can earn an internationally recognized language degree
- We work only with highly qualified teachers
Your course
- Groups with lots of personal attention from our instructor
- Unable to attend? No problem! Upon request, we can record the class for you
- If, after a few lessons, it appears that the level of the chosen course is too high or too low, you can of course change courses
Agenda Básico
Please note: There are no lessons on public holidays or during school holidays. The overrun has been incorporated into the timetable.
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Start date: 06-06-2023 | End date: 04-07-2023 | Class Day: Tuesday | Course duration: 18:45 - 22:00 | Part: Part 1 | Type of lesson: Museumplein, Crash course 5lessons |
Price: € 230 | Register | |
Start date: 02-08-2023 | End date: 30-08-2023 | Lesson day: Wednesday | Lesson time: 10:00 - 13:15 | Part: Part 1 | Type of lesson:De Pijp, Crash course 5lessons |
Price: € 230 | Register |
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Basic Spanish course at El Sur
Curso básico en El Sur
Practical Spanish learning
At Academia El Sur you will learn Spanish for real. After this course you will be able to confidently ask for directions in Spanish on holiday.
The approach of the course is practical, so you can apply it immediately. Quality and fun are always leading.
El Sur is one of the leading language institutes in Amsterdam! Want to know why?


Lessons from Spanish-speaking teachers
Our teachers are all qualified native speakers from Spain and Latin America. In addition, the building and the good atmosphere provide the ultimate experience!
The course is structured in such a way that after completing it, you can take an official state examination in Spanish! Useful if you have international ambitions and want to put the course on your CV.
Different types of lessons
You can take the beginners course (Básico) in different forms:
- Group course
- Crash course
- Conversation course
- Private course
Read more about the different types of lessons
Do you want to take a private course?
Then contact us.

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Satisfied students
This is what our students say about our Spanish courses

Very good language school to learn Spanish in a small and personal setting. Expert teachers with patience and humour, fantastic owner who is always present and welcomes you. Lots of...

In 2008 I followed a Spanish course at Academia El Sur. The lessons are given in a fun way by very experienced and enthusiastic teachers to small groups of students. The teaching materials are well-attuned at every level, there is a lot of variation. For me it is every time a party to go to Academia El Sur.

Very good language school to learn Spanish in a small and personal setting. Expert teachers with patience and humour, fantastic owner who is always present and welcomes you. Lots of...
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