¡Hola Brisbane!
Learn Spanish for everyday situations. We offer Spanish lessons that are interactive, communicative and affordable.
All IML Spanish classes are held at The University of Queensland St Lucia campus and taught by qualified Spanish tutors.
For beginners courses, there are no entry requirements - you can enrol online anytime.
Everyone is welcome!
Upcoming IML Spanish courses
- Spanish Level 1 Summer Intensive (January)
- Spanish Level 2 Summer Intensive (January)
IML Spanish classes commence in January, February, March, April, July and October.
For all course offerings, please see below.
Beginners
There are no formal entry requirements. All IML courses are open to the general public. Anyone 16 years old and over is welcome to enrol. Students with no previous experience in face-to-face language study can choose from the courses listed below, depending on their availability and learning objectives. Survival, Short Courses and Level 1A+B courses are all suitable for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of a language.
Survival and Short Courses focus on speaking and listening skills. Beginners interested in learning grammar and script should consider a Level 1 course. Level 1 includes more in-depth study of a language and prepares students for Level 2. For a detailed list of all topics covered in each course, please see course outlines available as PDF documents on our course pages.
| Type of course | Focus |
|---|---|
| Survival | Conversation |
| Short Course | Conversation |
| Level 1A+B | Speaking, Reading, Listening, Writing |
Student with previous knowledge
There is no placement test. To select the most appropriate course, we strongly encourage students to compare course outlines available as PDF documents on course pages. We also recommend to view the textbook and the chapters covered in the course at IML Library. Other factors to consider include whether the student currently interacts with the language, for example, through friends or family.
If you are familiar with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), you can also use the below comparison. CEFR ratings can be found on all IML course outlines. During the first three weeks of the course, we will accommodate all transfer requests provided the Level is available and there is a vacancy in the class selected. Transfers can only be arranged within the current teaching year.
| IML Level | CEFR |
|---|---|
| Level 2A+B | A1/A2 |
| Level 3A+B | A2 |
| Level 4A+B | A2/B1 |
| Level 5A+B | B1 |
| Level 6A+B | B1/B2 |
IML language classes are some of the most affordable in Brisbane. Enrol by the enrolment due date to take advantage of the early bird fee. All fees are payable in full at time of enrolment. As IML courses are not accredited, they are not eligible for HECS payments.
Survival courses: Early bird fee: $199 (only $16.58/hr), Full fee: $220
Conversation: Early bird fee: $245 (only $13.60/hr), Full fee: $270
Short Course for Beginners: Early bird fee: $345 (only $21.56/hr), Full fee: $380
Year, Accelerated, Sem 1 & Sem 2 Only courses: Early bird fee: $549 (only ~$12/hr), Full fee: $599
Summer Intensive: Early bird fee: $549 (only $13/hr) , Full fee: $599
IML Spanish courses for Beginners
If you are new to face-to-face Spanish study, you can choose from one of the following options, depending on your availability and learning objectives. Survival and Short Courses focus on speaking and listening skills. Level 1A+B offers more in-depth study of Spanish, including reading and writing skills, and it will prepare you for a Level 2A+B course.
Accelerate your Spanish studies
Reach your language goals faster and complete three levels in less than a year. The IML Spanish Language Pathways program commences in January. Enrol today and save 15% off the full fee!
For students with previous knowledge of Spanish
The choice of level is based on self-assessment. To select the most appropriate course, we encourage students to compare course outlines for each level. Students can also view the Level Guide below for more information.
High school program
The Institute of Modern Languages invites Year 11 & 12 students of Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish to enrol in the 2020 IML Summer High School Enrichment Program delivered at The University of Queensland, St. Lucia Campus.
Prospective students
FInd out more about our courses and the St Lucia campus
Talk to us
If you have any questions about IML Spanish lessons, please contact our friendly Student Services Team.
Email: iml@uq.edu.au
Telephone: (07) 3346 8200
IML Office: 37 Blair Drive, St Lucia 4067 QLD