10 Best Spanish MOOCs and Where to Find More

Learning Spanish has never been more accessible, thanks to the rise of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). These online courses offer flexible, high-quality instruction from top universities and institutions, often for free.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Spanish MOOCs provide a structured and engaging way to master the language. Let’s take a look at some of the best Spanish MOOCs available and how they can help you achieve fluency.

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Spanish MOOCs

1. “Spanish for Beginners”

If you’re an absolute newbie, consider this course from the Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (UDIMA). It includes 23 video sequences distributed in 20 chapters and it’s available for free!

It’s taught by six professors, each bringing their expertise to the virtual classroom. They cover everyday vocabulary, basic phrases and conversation, grammar, phonetics and much more.

2. “Spanish for Beginners. The Complete Spanish Course. LEVEL 1.”

This is another great option for complete beginners. It includes lots of downloadable resources for convenient learning on the go. It also involves plenty of repetition to boost your retention and improve your pronunciation.

If you want to get a solid foundation in Spanish, this course promises that and comes with thousands of good reviews. It’s offered by Peter Hanley, who has created his own method for learning languages quickly. 

3. “Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started”

Aimed at beginner students who want to become conversant, this seven-week course from the Universitat Politècnica de València nails down the basics. It will introduce you to the A1 proficiency level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). 

Completing this course will equip you with the skills and vocabulary to introduce yourself, ask basic questions and have brief conversations in Spanish.

4. “Professional Certificate in Basic Spanish”

This course is offered by the same institution and educators as the previous one, but will get to you the A2 (Elementary) proficiency level. It includes three skill-building courses that also cover cultural aspects. 

You can move at your own speed, but if you put in just four to five hours per week, you can complete it in four months. Along with common vocabulary, you’ll learn regular and irregular verbs in the present, past and future tenses. 

5. “Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary Specialization”

Taught by a professor of Spanish linguistics at UC Davis, this course is designed for those with no prior Spanish knowledge. It’s a package of five courses with the goal of building a useful vocabulary of the 1500 most commonly used Spanish words and phrases.

Course topics include “Meeting People,” “Cultural Experience,” “Sports, Travel and the Home” and “Careers and Social Events.”

6. “Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience”

This is one of the courses offered in the package described above. It uses a series of interactive videos to show common cultural experiences in Spanish-speaking society.

There are three modules: “Talking About the Market and Food,” “Talking About Daily Routines” and “Talking About Leisure.” Anyone who’s thinking of spending time abroad and wants to soak up a little culture before leaving will enjoy this course.

7. “Conversational Spanish Made Easy”

In this best-selling course, you’ll learn basic phrases and conversational skills for everyday situations. With 75 lectures, it’ll equip you to make the most of your study time.

And since Spanish is spoken slightly differently depending on location, this course covers conversational situations in six different Spanish-speaking countries.

8. “Master a Skill Bundle: Conversational Spanish”

These are actually three courses bundled into one package. There are 196 lectures in total, with over 13 hours of video content. The course focuses on providing learners with an effective way to get a basic working knowledge of the Spanish language.

This will make traveling or day-to-day interactions with any Spanish speaker much less stressful!

9. “Complete Spanish Course: Master Spanish Beginner to Advanced”

This course from Linguae Learning is great for beginners who want a comprehensive Spanish course at a really affordable price. It includes 360 lectures and over 150 hours of on-demand video content. 

You’ll learn useful vocabulary and everyday phrases, sentence construction, proper pronunciation and the building blocks of Spanish grammar. You’ll also learn how to read and write in Spanish, all at your own pace. 

10. “La España de El Quijote” (The Spain of El Quijote)

This course is offered by a professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. It’s designed to give the historical perspective and social context behind some of the world’s greatest literary works.

It’s taught entirely in Spanish, so it’s best for advanced Spanish learners who want a full immersion experience. It’s available for free, but you can get a certificate and graded assignments and exams for $19.

Where to Find Spanish MOOCs

Coursera

This technology company is focused on bringing education to global learners. They have a massive offering of courses, including many courses to learn Spanish. 

New courses are added often, and you can sign up to receive emails when a course is added in an area of interest.

edX

EdX is one of the biggest MOOC providers around. It was founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012 and offers courses on nearly any topic from top-notch institutions.

Their lineup includes both basic and advanced Spanish courses.

Udemy

Udemy offers a variety of affordable courses starting at just $13.99. You’ll find hundreds of Spanish courses for every level, with video content that you can access on your mobile device for convenient learning. 

Pretty much anyone can share a course on Udemy, but ratings and reviews from other users will help you find a high-quality course that fits your learning style. 

Why Learn Spanish with a MOOC?

There are a ton of reasons for adding a MOOC course to your study program. Here are some of the biggest advantages:

• Many MOOCs are developed by universities, so the content source is reputable and professors are often eminent in their fields. And since Spanish MOOCs are often affiliated with Spanish universities, the cultural points are relevant and authentic. 
• MOOCs make location irrelevant—you can learn anywhere, from anywhere. With flexible scheduling and remote learning, you can easily sign up for a MOOC with friends, family members or your partner and be prepared to speak like locals on your next international trip!
• Many MOOCs are free or available at an affordable price, making them much more accessible than most college courses. In addition, many MOOCs provide certification which can be a big boost on your resume for a low cost.  
• If you’ve decided to studying Spanish independently, the self-paced coursework of MOOCs will work well for you. It also means that you can continue to use other resources, like FluentU, to reinforce your learning.

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MOOCs are excellent resources for motivated learners who want freedom and flexibility in their learning process. Check out these courses to see which one works best for you! 

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