Spanish for Beginners

Spanish for Beginners is a Breni path for people starting Spanish from scratch, whether for travel, family, work or school. Its 8 courses begin with Spanish sounds and spelling, then cover greetings, everyday phrases, the present tense, past and future, sentence building, conversations and Spanish across the Spanish-speaking world. Learners finish able to introduce themselves, choose ser or estar and describe past events. Pronunciation comes first because Spanish spelling maps closely to sound, and the courses open in order.

  • 8 courses
  • 13 learning objectives
  • Level: beginner
  • Language: English
  • Price: Subscription, free trial

What you will be able to do

  • Pronounce the five Spanish vowels and the rolled r
  • Introduce yourself using tú or usted correctly
  • Order food, ask directions and talk about family in Spanish
  • Choose between ser and estar in everyday sentences
  • Describe past events with the preterite and the imperfect
  • Hold a short conversation about plans or travel

Full curriculum

Part 1 · Sounds and basics

1. Spanish Sounds and Spelling: Learn to Pronounce Words

Pronounce Spanish vowels and consonants and read words aloud correctly. Units, in order: The five pure Spanish vowels; The rolled r and the tapped r; Letters that sound different from English, such as j, ll and ñ; Written accents and word stress; Reading words aloud from their spelling.

  • — The Five Pure Vowels
    Master stable vowel sounds that never change in Spanish.
    • The Vowel A
    • Vowels E and I
    • Vowels O and U
  • — The Tapped and Rolled R
    Distinguish between the soft single tap and the strong trill.
    • The Single Tapped R
    • The Rolled RR Trill
    • Initial R Rules
  • — Unique Spanish Consonants
    Learn letters that sound different from English like j and ñ.
    • The Letter J
    • The Letter LL
    • The Letter Ñ
  • — Stress and Accent Marks
    Understand word stress rules and written tilde accent marks.
    • Natural Word Stress
    • Written Accent Marks
  • — Reading Words Aloud
    Read any written Spanish word correctly based on spelling.
    • Combining Sounds Fluidly
    • Reading Full Sentences

2. Spanish Greetings and Introductions

Greet people and introduce yourself in Spanish. Units, in order: Hola, buenos días and goodbye; Saying your name and where you are from; Tú and usted; Ser for identity and origin; Asking how someone is.

3. Everyday Spanish Phrases

Handle numbers, food, directions and time in Spanish. Units, in order: Numbers, prices and dates; Ordering food and drinks; Asking for directions; Days, months and the time; Talking about family.

Part 2 · Core grammar

4. Spanish Present Tense

Use regular and common irregular verbs in the present. Units, in order: Regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs; Ser and estar; Tener and ir; Gender and number of nouns; Asking questions.

5. Spanish Past and Future

Talk about what happened and what you plan to do. Units, in order: The preterite for finished actions; The imperfect for background and habits; Ir a for future plans; Reflexive verbs for daily routines; Gustar and similar verbs.

6. Spanish Sentence Building

Build longer, more natural Spanish sentences. Units, in order: Adjective agreement; Object pronouns; Por and para; Making comparisons; Connecting ideas with porque, pero and cuando.

Part 3 · Real use

7. Conversations in Spanish

Hold simple conversations in everyday situations. Units, in order: Small talk; Making plans; Shopping and bargaining; Travel and hotels; Asking someone to repeat or slow down.

8. Spanish in the Real World

Understand Spanish across countries and use it in daily life. Units, in order: Spain and Latin American Spanish compared; Reading signs and menus; Writing a short message; Listening to everyday speech; Spanish at work.

Sample: Spanish Sounds and Spelling: Learn to Pronounce Words

The opening tier, (The Five Pure Vowels). Master stable vowel sounds that never change in Spanish.

The Vowel A

Pronounce the open vowel a like in father.

Vowels E and I

Say e and i with clean crisp mouth shapes.

Vowels O and U

Produce round o and u sounds without glide.

Questions about Spanish for Beginners

Is Spanish easy to learn for English speakers?

It is one of the easier languages for English speakers, because spelling matches sound closely and many words are shared. Verb endings take the most practice.

Does Breni teach Spain Spanish or Latin American Spanish?

Both. The path uses Spanish understood everywhere, and the last course explains the main regional differences.

How long does it take to learn basic Spanish?

Simple conversations usually come after a few months of regular practice. Breni lessons take about three minutes each.

Is Breni an alternative to Duolingo for Spanish?

Yes. Breni is another way to learn Spanish in short lessons, with immediate feedback and missed ideas coming back later.

Do I get a certificate for Spanish?

Completing all 8 courses earns a Breni certificate of completion. It is not a language exam such as DELE.

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