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Group Spanish Classes in Melbourne: In a face-to-face Class or a Virtual Class Online
Looking for Spanish classes in Melbourne with face-to-face learning? You’ve come to the right place, as we are one of the few places in the city that still offers in-person instruction, but that also have has online options as well, and we’re flexible if you want to mix up your options a bit. If your schedule is a bit unpredictable, or even if it just suits you to do some classes online for whatever reason, we can sort that out. Can’t make a class on a particular day? We’ll probably be able to fit you into another one, and if that doesn’t work, we have preexisting recordings of all our lessons, so technically you’ll never miss a lesson!
Group Spanish classes in Melbourne are carried out in our language school in Hawthorn, which has ample off-street parking. It is opposite Glenferrie Station, so it’s close to all the main things. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of seven, but usually there will be around three or four Have a look at a map of the school.
All online classes are conducted though the Zoom platform, so you needn’t be in Melbourne for your Spanish lessons. Just click on a link to appear in a virtual classroom with a live teacher and students you can interact with.
Holiday Spanish Classes: 23rd December – 30th January
Conversational Spanish Classes
Looking for something to do over the Christmas break? If you already have some knowledge of Spanish (basic or intermediate), or you’re happy jumping into a conversational environment, these could be for you. Beginner topics might include bare essentials such as introducing ourselves, talking about what we like, and other day-to-day activities. Intermediate topics cover anything from food, travel, and music, to Spanish culture. Grammar topics are covered as they come up in conversation. These courses run in three-week blocks over the Christmas period every year. For longer, more in-depth courses, click on this link to see Spanish courses in February 2025.
Enrol: 23rd December – 30th January
Conversational Spanish Classes
Beginner or Intermediate Three-Week Course
23rd December – 17th January
Availability: available
*Students pick one class.
**While this is a three-week course, there will be no class from 30th Dec – 5th Jan.
The three-week course:
- has 4.5 contact hours in total, over three contact weeks.
- gives you the option to take your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- Beginner: 11:30 am, 5:45 pm and 7:15 pm Mondays, 7:15 pm Tuesdays, 11:30 am Fridays. Intermediate: 11:30 am & 5:45 pm Tuesdays.
- provides a weekly topic (or topics) dependent on the level. Beginner topics might include: introducing ourselves, what we like, hobbies, and other day-to-day things. Intermediate topics might include music, film, food, travel, and Spanish and Latin American culture.
- covers relevant grammar as the need arises in conversation.
- has a maximum of seven students per class, allowing for more student-teacher time (max four people in physical class).
- includes a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- includes live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- has a prerequisite of having done some Spanish before. Level can be gauged by teacher. Email us or call us for guidance or see course outline below.
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Term 1 2025 Spanish Classes: 3rd February – 11th April
Fluency-Building Courses for 2025
The flagship classes at the Travelling Koala! Currently, we offer nine types of Spanish fluency-building courses during year. These run as ten-week courses which will run four times per year in 2025. The final term for 2024 has just started, although it’s not too late to sign up.
The nine levels, three beginner (A, B, and C), three intermediate (A, B, and C), and three advanced (A, B, and C), which build on each other, run as weekly 1.5 hour classes.
Most classes, whether beginner or advanced, have multiple day and time slots. They are designed to help students grasp the basics or improve their knowledge of the Spanish language. Our Spanish language classes in Melbourne are intended for people ranging from complete beginners to seasoned linguists who wish to travel overseas and need basic travel skills, to those who wish to hit a reasonable conversational level or take that level beyond. The classes are also for those looking to have fun and expose themselves to Hispanic culture in an interactive learning environment.
Emphasis is on vocabulary, everyday phrases and conversation. Grammar relevant to the skill level will also be introduced and expanded upon, depending on the level. Learning will be done through a cross-training approach, and will include reading, writing, role-play (oral conversation) and listening.
Take me to fluency-building courses term 1 2025.
Conversational Spanish Classes with some Grammar
If your Spanish is quite good, or if you’re a fast learner and you’re the type of person who throws themselves in, you might enjoy these hybrid classes. Conversation topics might include food or travel. Grammar topics are covered as they come up in conversation, and certain weeks might be dedicated to a general beginner or intermediate topic, such as reflexive verbs, or the preterit and the imperfect. Check for availability of more advanced classes that cover themes such as climate change or space exploration.
Take me to conversation Spanish classes with some grammar term 1 2025.
Individual and Tailored Spanish Classes
Go here for more information on individual classes and tuition.
List of complete Term Dates
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Enrol: 3rd February – 11th April
Fluency-Building Courses
Beginner A Spanish Classes
3rd February – 11th April
Please contact us for late enrolments in the current term.
Availability: available
*Students pick one class.
The ten-week introductory courses:
- have 15 contact hours in total, over ten contact weeks.
- give you the option to do your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- have various options for days and times.
- familiarise students with the basics of Spanish.
- are for the student who wishes to ultimately speak the language.
- employ a combination of grammar, reading, writing, conversation and listening.
- have a maximum of seven students per class, allowing for more student-teacher time (max four in physical class).
- include a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- include live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- include access to recordings of classes for those who miss sessions.
- have no prerequisites, but do have multiple next level courses.
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Beginner B Spanish Classes
3rd February – 11th April
Please contact us for late enrolments in the current term.
Availability: available
*Students pick one class.
The ten-week follow up introductory courses:
- have 15 contact hours in total, over ten contact weeks.
- give you the option to do your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- have various options for days and times.
- familiarise students with the basics of Spanish.
- are for the student who wishes to ultimately speak the language.
- employ a combination of grammar, reading, writing, conversation and listening.
- have a maximum of seven students per class, allowing for more student-teacher time (max four in physical class).
- include a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- include live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- include access to recordings of classes for those who miss sessions.
- have a prerequisite of Beginner A Spanish (or equivalent level gauged by student or teacher. Email or call us for guidance or see course outline below).
Book beginner b with Paypal or credit card
Beginner C (Revision Spanish Classes)
3rd February – 11th April
Please contact us for late enrolments in the current term.
Availability: available
*Students pick one class.
The ten-week follow up courses:
- have 15 contact hours in total, over ten contact weeks.
- give you the option to do your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- have several weekly slots, with more becoming available subject to demand.
- familiarise students with the more complex ideas in Spanish and build on things learnt in Beginner A and B classes.
- are primarily a revision of previous units, with little new material being introduced.
- have a maximum of seven students per class (max four in physical class), allowing for more student-teacher time.
- include a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- include live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- include access to recordings of classes for those who miss sessions.
- have a prerequisite of Beginner A & B classes (or equivalent level gauged by student or teacher. Email us or call us for guidance or see course outline below).
Book beginner c with Paypal or credit card
Intermediate A Spanish Classes
3rd February – 11th April
Please contact us for late enrolments in the current term.
Availability: available
The ten-week follow up courses:
- have 15 contact hours in total, over ten contact weeks.
- give you the option to do your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- have several weekly slots, with more becoming available subject to demand (note that the Monday class is a slightly modified version for students who already have experience with the preterit and imperfect, and other lower intermediate topics, while the Wednesday class is for newer intermediate students)
- familiarise students with the more complex ideas in Spanish and builds on things learnt in Beginner A and B and C classes.
- have a maximum of seven students per class (max four in physical class), allowing for more student-teacher time.
- include a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- include live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- include access to recordings of classes for those who miss sessions.
- have a prerequisite of Beginner A, B & C classes (or equivalent level gauged by student or teacher. Email us or call us for guidance or see course outline below).
- Some knowledge of preterit and imperfect is required.
Intermediate B Spanish Classes
3rd February – 11th April
Please contact us for late enrolments in the current term.
Availability: available
The ten-week follow up courses:
- have 15 contact hours in total, over ten contact weeks.
- give you the option to your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- have two weekly slots, with more becoming available subject to demand.
- familiarise students with the complexities of Spanish and builds on things learnt in Beginner A, B and C as well as Intermediate A.
- have a maximum of seven students per class (max four in physical class), allowing for more student-teacher time.
- include a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- include live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- include access to recordings of classes for those who miss sessions.
- have a prerequisite of Beginner A, B and C and Intermediate A classes (or equivalent level gauged by student or teacher. Email us or call us for guidance or see course outline below).
Book intermediate B with Paypal or credit card
Advanced A Spanish Classes
3rd February – 11th April
Please contact us for late enrolments in the current term.
Availability: available
The ten-week follow up course:
- has 15 contact hours in total, over ten contact weeks.
- gives you the option to take your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- have two weekly slots, with more becoming available subject to demand.
- has a maximum of seven students per class (maximum of four in physical class), allowing for more student-teacher time.
- includes a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- includes live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- has a prerequisite of Beginner A, B and C and Intermediate A, B and C classes (or equivalent level gauged by student or teacher. Email us or call us for guidance or see course outline below).
Book advanced A with Paypal or credit card
Advanced B Spanish Classes
3rd February – 11th April
Please contact us for late enrolments in the current term.
Availability: available
The ten-week follow up course:
- has 15 contact hours in total, over ten contact weeks.
- gives you the option to take your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- has one weekly slot, with more becoming available subject to demand.
- familiarises students with the finer points of Spanish and builds on things learnt in Beginner A, B and C as well as Intermediate A, B and C.
- has a maximum of seven students per class (maximum of four in physical class), allowing for more student-teacher time.
- includes a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- includes live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- has a prerequisite of Beginner A, B and C and Intermediate A, B and C classes (or equivalent level gauged by student or teacher. Email us or call us for guidance or see course outline below).
Download course outline
Book advanced B with Paypal or credit card
Advanced C (Revision Spanish Classes)
3rd February – 11th April
Please contact us for late enrolments in the current term.
Availability: available
The ten-week follow up course:
- has 15 contact hours in total, over ten contact weeks.
- gives you the option to take your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- has two weekly slots, with more becoming available subject to demand.
- familiarises students with the finer points of Spanish and builds on things learnt in Beginner A, B and C as well as Intermediate A, B and C. It is primarily a revision of Advanced A and B.
- has a maximum of seven students per class (maximum of four in physical class), allowing for more student-teacher time.
- includes a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- includes live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- has a prerequisite of Beginner A, B and C and Intermediate A, B and C, as well as Advanced A and B classes (or equivalent level gauged by student or teacher. Email us or call us for guidance or see course outline below).
Book advanced C with Paypal or credit card
Conversational Classes
Conversational Spanish with some Grammar (beginner or intermediate)
3rd February – 11th April
Please contact us for late enrolments in the current term.
Availability: available
The ten-week course:
- has 15 contact hours in total, over ten contact weeks.
- gives you the option to take your Spanish classes in our Melbourne classroom, or online from home, using the Zoom platform.
- has one slot, 9:30 am Wednesdays.
- provides a weekly topic (or topics) dependent on the level. Topics might include music, film, food, travel, general questions about Spain and Latin America etc.
- covers certain grammatical topics some weeks, and cover relevant grammar as the need arises in conversation.
- has a maximum of seven students per class, allowing for more student-teacher time (max four people in physical class).
- includes a booklet of coursework designed by our teacher, all included in the cost. Other schools usually require separate text book purchase.
- includes live online help and tuition sessions, as well as correction of homework and feedback on progress.
- has a prerequisite of having done some Spanish before. Level can be gauged by teacher. Email us or call us for guidance or see course outline below.
Term Dates: Melbourne-based Spanish classes
Term dates for 2025 are as follows:*
*Please contact us if you are late in enrolling.
- Term 1: 3rd Feb – 11th April (10 weeks)
- Term 2: 21st April – 29th June (10 weeks)
- Term 3: 5th August – 11th October (10 weeks)
- Term 4: 14th October – 20th December (10 weeks)
- Xmas holiday term: 19th December – 27th January 2026
Some of our Favourite Sites for Language-Learning
Anki – an online resource which uses spaced-repetition, a no-gimmick approach to learning.
Quizlet – similar to Anki, with a more user-friendly flashcard interface.
Wordreference – a no-frills online dictionary, and the staple of thousands of students.