The Spanish classes are designed for students with little or no previous study on Spanish. The course introduces students to the basic language of the Spanish-speaking people. During the sessions, students will be able to use simple phrases to identify, understand and ask for situations, people, and places. The target language will be used mainly to satisfy immediate communication needs. Students can introduce themselves and others, ask for and give basic personal information. They also will be able to communicate in an elementary way as the interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly.