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In spring 2027 we offer more than 20 courses: a quick start course for travellers, intensive beginners’ courses, weekly continuation courses at every level, conversation courses, a food-themed course, a verb revision morning and two self-paced online courses. Classroom teaching takes place at our building in Töölö (Runeberginkatu 22–24). The courses start from January 2027 and cost €23–134. Please note that our beginner and elementary Spanish courses are taught in Finnish and Spanish. The conversation courses and the intermediate courses are taught mainly in Spanish, so they may also suit you if you do not speak Finnish. The language of instruction is always shown in the course details in the registration system. See all our courses taught in English. Courses Frequently asked questions Registration Which course is right for you? If you want to…Explorelearn basic phrases before a tripSpanish for travellersstart Spanish from scratchIntensive Spanish for beginnerscontinue after the beginners’ course or revise the basicsSpanish beginners’ continuation coursesgain confidence in speaking SpanishSpeak Spanish with confidence!, ¡Hablemos y escuchemos español!learn food and restaurant vocabulary¡Buen provecho! Spanish with flavourrevise verbs in one morningSpanish verb revisionstudy at your own pace onlineSpanish self-study online, Spanish vocabulary and listening onlinestudy at intermediate level mainly in SpanishSpanish in Spanish, Revise and develop your Spanish Courses in spring 2027 This list is based on the published spring 2027 programme. You can always find up-to-date information, course descriptions and available places in the registration system. Classroom teaching takes place at Runeberginkatu 22–24. The Finnish course name is shown in brackets. Beginner level (level 0–A1.2) On the beginner-level courses you learn and revise the basics of Spanish and gain the confidence to use the language. You practise simple everyday and travel situations, such as booking a hotel room, asking for directions and running errands, and learn about Spanish-speaking cultures along the way. The intensive beginners’ courses move quickly, with two-hour classes over about two months, and their continuation course starts straight afterwards in spring. Spanish for travellers, level 0 (Espanjan pika-alkeet matkailijoille): Tue 17.00–19.30, 20 Apr – 25 May 2027, Mariitta Hietala, €100. Words, phrases and pronunciation for hotels, restaurants and shopping. No previous study needed. Intensive Spanish for beginners A, level 0 (Espanjan intensiivialkeet A): Wed 16.30–18.30, 20 Jan – 17 Mar 2027, Mario Velarde Carrillo, €117. No previous study needed. Intensive Spanish for beginners B, level 0 (Espanjan intensiivialkeet B): Thu 18.40–20.40, 21 Jan – 18 Mar 2027, Jorge Alvarez, €117. No previous study needed. Intensive Spanish for beginners, continuation A, A1.1 (Espanjan intensiivialkeiden jatko A): Wed 16.30–18.30, 31 Mar – 19 May 2027, Mario Velarde Carrillo, €117. Follows on from the intensive beginners’ course and also suits learners revising the basics. Intensive Spanish for beginners, continuation B, A1.1 (Espanjan intensiivialkeiden jatko B): Thu 18.40–20.40, 1 Apr – 27 May 2027, Jorge Alvarez, €117. Follows on from the intensive beginners’ course and also suits learners revising the basics. Spanish beginners’ continuation A, A1.1 (Espanjan alkeiden jatko A): Tue 18.45–20.15, 12 Jan – 6 Apr 2027, Patricia Calzado Ayarra, €134. For learners with about one term of Spanish or the intensive beginners’ course. Also suits learners revising the basics. Spanish beginners’ continuation B, A1.1 (Espanjan alkeiden jatko B): Wed 18.40–20.10, 13 Jan – 7 Apr 2027, Juan Rafols, €134. For learners with about one term of Spanish or the intensive beginners’ course. Spanish beginners’ continuation C, A1.1 (Espanjan alkeiden jatko C): Thu 15.00–16.30, 14 Jan – 8 Apr 2027, Jorge Alvarez, €134. For learners with about one term of Spanish or the intensive beginners’ course. Spanish 2 A, A1.2 (Espanjan jatko 2 A): Mon 17.00–18.30, 11 Jan – 12 Apr 2027, Patricia Calzado Ayarra, €134. For learners with about one and a half years of Spanish. Spanish 2 B, A1.2 (Espanjan jatko 2 B): Thu 17.00–18.30, 14 Jan – 8 Apr 2027, Jorge Alvarez, €134. For learners with about one and a half years of Spanish. Elementary level (A1.3–A2.2) On the elementary-level courses you practise and consolidate your speaking, writing, listening, vocabulary and grammar. There are also short themed courses, such as Speak Spanish with confidence! for conversation practice, ¡Buen provecho! on Spanish food and a Saturday morning verb revision, as well as two self-paced online courses. ¡Buen provecho! Spanish with flavour, A1.3–A2.1 (¡Buen provecho! Espanjaa makoisasti): Tue 17.00–19.00, 4 May – 1 Jun 2027, Diego Martinez Madrid, €75 (ingredients not included). Food and drink vocabulary for cafés, restaurants, food shops and recipes. For learners with two to three years of Spanish. Spanish self-study online, A2.1 (Espanjaa itsenäisesti etänä): self-paced online course, 25 Jan – 26 Mar 2027, Diego Martinez Madrid, €100. Weekly vocabulary and grammar videos made by the teacher, with exercises. For learners with about two years of Spanish. Spanish 3 A, A2.1 (Espanjan jatko 3 A): Mon 18.45–20.15, 11 Jan – 12 Apr 2027, Patricia Calzado Ayarra, €134. For learners with about two and a half years of Spanish. Spanish 3 B, A2.1 (Espanjan jatko 3 B): Tue 17.00–18.30, 12 Jan – 6 Apr 2027, Jorge Alvarez, €134. For learners with about two and a half years of Spanish. Spanish verb revision, A2.1 (Espanjan verbikertaus): Sat 13 Mar 2027, 9.00–12.15, Mariitta Hietala, €23. Revision of the present and perfect tenses with spoken and written exercises. For learners with about two and a half years of Spanish. Speak Spanish with confidence!, A2.1–A2.2 (Puhu espanjaa rohkeasti!): Fri 17.00–18.30, 22 Jan – 19 Mar 2027, Verónica Sotomayor, €89. Conversation course with pair and small group activities, taught in Spanish. For learners with two to three years of Spanish. Spanish 4, A2.2 (Espanjan jatko 4): Tue 18.40–20.10, 12 Jan – 6 Apr 2027, Jorge Alvarez, €134. For learners with about three and a half years of Spanish. Spanish vocabulary and listening online, A2.2 (Kehitä espanjan sanastoa ja kuuntelua etänä): self-paced online course in Moodle, 15 Apr – 21 May 2027, with an introductory Zoom session on Thu 15 Apr, 18.00–19.00, Hanna Puhakka, €89. For learners with three to four years of Spanish. Intermediate level (A2.2–B1.2) On the intermediate-level courses teaching is mainly in Spanish. You develop your conversation skills, listening comprehension and written expression in particular and deepen your grammar. Spanish 5 A, A2.2–B1 (Espanjan jatko 5 A): Tue 18.35–20.05, 12 Jan – 6 Apr 2027, Mariitta Hietala, €134. For learners with about three and a half years of Spanish. Spanish 5 B, A2.2–B1 (Espanjan jatko 5 B): Wed 17.00–18.30, 13 Jan – 7 Apr 2027, Juan Rafols, €134. For learners with about three and a half years of Spanish. ¡Hablemos y escuchemos español!, A2.2–B1: Wed 18.40–20.40, 28 Apr – 26 May 2027, Mario Velarde Carrillo, €75. Conversation course on topics from the Spanish-speaking world using authentic videos, taught in Spanish. For learners with about three and a half years of Spanish. Spanish in Spanish, B1.1 (Espanjaa espanjaksi): Wed 17.00–18.30, 13 Jan – 7 Apr 2027, also on Zoom, Maria Hahtomaa, €134. For learners with four to five years of Spanish. Revise and develop your Spanish, B1.2 (Kertaa ja kehitä espanjaasi): Tue 17.00–18.30, 12 Jan – 6 Apr 2027, Mariitta Hietala, €134. For learners with five to six years of Spanish. Studying online In spring you can study Spanish online in three ways. Spanish self-study online and Spanish vocabulary and listening online are self-paced online courses with videos and exercises prepared by the teacher. You can also join Spanish in Spanish via Zoom as well as in the classroom. You receive the links and instructions before the course starts. Zoom guide for students • Moodle guide for students See also Language courses: all the languages we teach. Portuguese courses: another Iberian language, starting with a quick course for travellers. Italian courses: from a quick start course to intermediate level. Dance courses: Latin American dances and Argentine tango, for example. Minna prepared for her trip to Málaga on a Spanish beginners’ course: a student’s experience. Good to know Location: Runeberginkatu 22–24, Helsinki. How to find us Language of instruction: At beginner and elementary level the courses are taught in Finnish and Spanish. The conversation courses and the intermediate courses are taught mainly in Spanish. Levels: The course levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (level 0, A1, A2, B1). Read more about language levels Textbooks: Textbooks are not included in the course fee unless the course details say otherwise. We recommend that you buy the textbook right after the first class. You can buy textbooks from bookshops, online bookshops and publishers’ websites. We do not supply textbooks. Payment: Language courses cannot be paid for with Edenred or Epassi culture and sport benefits. If your employer offers a tax-free culture benefit (up to €400 a year) that you would like to use for language studies, we can make a separate agreement with your employer. You choose the course, and we invoice the full fee or the part your employer covers directly to your employer. Please contact our study guidance or office for more information. Certificate: You can request a certificate from our office once the course has ended. Frequently asked questions Are the Spanish courses taught in English? No. At beginner and elementary level the courses are taught in Finnish and Spanish. The conversation courses and the intermediate courses are taught mainly in Spanish, so they may suit you if you already speak some Spanish but do not speak Finnish. Can I start Spanish from scratch in spring? Yes. Intensive Spanish for beginners A and B (level 0) start in January, and no previous study is needed. If you are planning a trip, Spanish for travellers starts in April. What is the difference between the intensive beginners’ course and the beginners’ continuation course? The intensive beginners’ courses are for complete beginners and move quickly, with longer classes over about two months. Their continuation course starts in March or April. The beginners’ continuation courses are for learners who have studied Spanish for about one term, and they run for the whole spring. How do I find the right level? Each course lists how much previous study it requires. You can also read about language levels or ask our study guidance for advice. Can I study Spanish online? Yes. Spanish self-study online and Spanish vocabulary and listening online are self-paced online courses, and you can also join Spanish in Spanish via Zoom. Can I join a course that has already started? Yes, on most courses. Register for the course but do not pay, and email toimisto@helao.fi to tell us when you will start. We will send you a payment link with an adjusted price. You can see the conditions for each course in the registration system. Can I pay with Edenred or Epassi? No. Language courses cannot be paid for with culture and sport benefits. You can, however, use a tax-free culture benefit from your employer through a separate agreement. Please contact our office for more information. Registration Browse all our Spanish courses and register online. Our study guidance can help you choose a course and answer questions about your studies. For more information about our Spanish courses, please contact Niina Kerppola, Head of Foreign Languages, at niina.kerppola@helao.fi.
