Everyday Spanish for Beginners and Introduction to Legal Spanish – Fundamentos de Español e Introducción al Español Jurídico

This course offers a comprehensive and structured introduction to the Spanish language, specially designed for beginners. Throughout the program, essential elements of the language are covered, such as basic grammar, useful vocabulary, and common expressions used in everyday situations like introducing yourself, greeting others, asking for information, or shopping.
The content is organized progressively to ensure clear understanding and steady progress. The proposed activities allow learners to practice what they have learned, reinforce new vocabulary, and apply grammatical structures in real-life contexts. Special emphasis is placed on functional communication, aiming to help students use Spanish confidently and naturally in practical situations.
Thanks to its clear, accessible, and gradual approach, this course provides a solid foundation for continuing language development and advancing to higher levels.

This online, self-paced course is designed for law students who want to learn the essential legal vocabulary and expressions in Spanish at their own convenience. Whether you’re new to legal studies or looking to improve your language skills, this course will help you understand and use basic legal terms clearly and confidently.
You will explore key legal topics including persons and professions, which covers the roles and responsibilities of individuals within the legal system; institutions and bodies, focusing on the main organizations and authorities involved in law; legal processes and concepts, introducing fundamental procedures and ideas; documents and acts, explaining the most common legal papers and actions; and types of law, providing an overview of different branches such as civil, criminal, and administrative law. All of this will be presented through clear explanations, practical examples, and interactive exercises—available online for you to access anytime, anywhere.
By the end of the course, you will be able to read, write, and communicate basic legal information in Spanish, supporting your studies and preparing you for future opportunities in Spanish-speaking legal contexts.
We encourage you to engage actively with the materials, practice regularly, and take advantage of all the resources provided to make the most of your learning experience.
Let’s begin your journey to mastering legal Spanish—at your own pace and on your own schedule!

The online Basic Legal Spanish course is designed to develop your competencies in legal language and communication, provide practical tools for understanding and effectively using legal terminology, and help you master essential techniques for drafting and interpreting legal documents in Spanish. Additionally, the course aims to deepen your understanding of the importance of precise language in the legal field, enhancing your ability to operate confidently in Spanish-speaking legal contexts.

The Introduction to Legal Spanish course is designed to help beginners start learning Spanish in a simple and effective way. It focuses on developing essential communication skills and providing practical tools for understanding and using the language in real-life situations. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Understand and use basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar.
Communicate in everyday situations such as greetings, introductions, asking and answering simple questions, and giving personal information.
Develop key competencies in language comprehension and expression.
Use pra

MODULE I: Starting a Conversation in Spanish
To introduce yourself and others
To greet and to say goodbye politely in different contexts
To share personal information (name, age, nationality, place of residence, etc.
To describe hobbies, interests, and free time activities
To talk about your studies
To describe your family and to talk about family relationships and home life

Vocabulary:
Introductions, Greetings, and Farewells
Personal Information
Hobbies
Studies
Family
Grammar:

Subject Pronouns
Present Indicative
Verb gustar
Possessive and Descriptive Adjectives
Interrogative Words

MODULE II:
Ordering Food at the Restaurant
To ask for the menu politely using simple Spanish phrases
To order food and drinks using basic sentence structures
To ask about ingredients or to request recommendations from the waiter
To use polite expressions with waiters and waitresses in common situations
To express likes and preferences using verbs like gustar and preferir
To ask for the bill and to understand typical responses at the end of a meal

Vocabulary:
Types of Meals
Menu Categories
Common Foods and Drinks
Useful Phrases for Ordering at a Restaurant
Restaurant Staff

Grammar:
Review Interrogative Words
Review Present Indicative
Present Perfect Indicative
Conditional
Gustar and verbs like gustar

MODULE III: Shopping and Getting Around the City
To identify common places in the city (e.g., shops, restaurants, public services)
To use basic vocabulary for shopping in everyday situations
To ask and to give directions politely and clearly
To understand signs, locations, and city-related vocabulary
To navigate common interactions in stores and public places
To communicate simple needs while moving around the city

Vocabulary:
Places in the city
Stores vocabulary
Store Items-Clothing
Numbers
Colors

Grammar:
Review Descriptive Adjectives
Demonstrative Adjectives
Review Question Words
Review Present Indicative
Informal Singular Commands (tú)

MODULE IV: Navigating the Business and Work World
To learn vocabulary related to professions and job titles
To practice common phrases and questions used in job interviews
To understand roles and responsibilities of office staff
To use business-related vocabulary in professional contexts
To develop skills for making and receiving professional phone calls
To communicate effectively in workplace scenarios

Vocabulary:
Professions
Job Interview
Office Staff
Business

Essential Phrases for Professional Phone Calls

Grammar:
Review Descriptive Adjectives
Review Interrogative Words
Review Present Indicative
Review conditional
Future Simple

MODULE V: Enjoying Travel and Vacation Experiences
To learn vocabulary related to travel, vacations, and tourism
To describe travel destinations, activities, and accommodations
To talk about vacation plans and preferences
To express likes, dislikes, and opinions about travel experiences
To share past travel experiences
To use time expressions related to past and future trips

Vocabulary:
Travel
Vacations
Vacation-related activities
Hotel
Weather and Seasons

Grammar:
Review Descriptive Adjectives
Review Present Indicative
Review Gustar and Verbs like Gustar
Review Future Simple
Preterite Indicative

INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL SPANISH

MODULE I: Legal Professionals and Roles
This module introduces students to important legal vocabulary about the main people and professional roles in the Spanish legal system. You will learn words used to describe the different parties in legal cases, like plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and judges, as well as legal professionals such as lawyers, notaries, prosecutors, and court clerks. Knowing these terms will help you understand legal documents, court procedures, and conversations with legal professionals in Spain. The module explains the duties and jobs of each role, helping you use the right words correctly in different legal situations.

MODULE II: Legal Institutions and bodies
This module covers key legal institutions within the Spanish legal system. It introduces students to the main organizations and legal bodies responsible for creating, interpreting, and enforcing the law, such as courts, legislative assemblies, regulatory agencies, and administrative authorities. Through clear explanations and practical examples, students will gain a solid understanding of the roles and functions of these institutions and legal bodies, and how they interact within various legal contexts.

MODULE III: Legal Processes and Concepts
This topic explains the basic legal processes and important ideas you need to understand how the legal system works. You will learn the steps involved in different legal actions, from starting a case to finishing it. It also introduces key legal principles and words. With clear explanations and easy examples, you will build a strong understanding of how justice works, who the different people involved are, and the main legal concepts behind laws and rules. This knowledge will help you understand and use legal information better.

MODULE IV: Legal Documents and Acts
This topic introduces students to the basic legal documents and acts used in everyday legal situations. You will learn what these documents are, why they are important, and how they are created and used. The course will explain simple types of legal documents like contracts, agreements, and official papers. Through easy examples, students will practice understanding and working with these documents, helping them gain confidence in reading and using legal texts.

MODULE V: Types of Law
This module explores the different kinds of law within a legal system. It explains the main categories of law, such as criminal law, civil law, administrative law, and others. You will learn what each type of law covers, the kinds of cases involved, and why each is important. Through simple examples, students will understand how these laws affect people’s rights and responsibilities in daily life.