Spanish learning resources

Short, sequenced vocabulary and grammar exercises, with a free core course.

Suggested stages

• Basic introductions and questions (Pre-A1 → A1)
• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)

How to use it

Complete a section, then use its phrases in a short conversation.

Complementary practice

Add understandable listening and regular conversations with feedback.

Access

Free core learning; optional Super and Max subscriptions. Prices and features vary by region and platform.

Limitations

A streak or course score does not establish your ability to handle an unscripted conversation.

Spanish variety

Spanish for English speakers teaches ustedes rather than vosotros; add regional practice for Spain.

Review notes

Duolingo reports B2-aligned curriculum coverage. Its published learner studies are provider research; coverage and completion are not an individual proficiency assessment.

Audio lessons with response pauses, stories, transcripts, and review.

Suggested stages

• Basic introductions and questions (Pre-A1 → A1)
• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)

How to use it

Try a free Spanish lesson. Answer during the pauses before hearing the model, and replay phrases you could not retrieve.

Complementary practice

Use the phrases with a conversation partner who can respond and offer feedback.

Access

First two lessons of each level are free. The full library is paid; check the current plans before subscribing.

Limitations

The lessons do not grade pronunciation. Course-stage names are not verified CEFR qualifications.

Spanish variety

Early Spanish stories use Mexico; advanced material also introduces Spain and vosotros.

Review notes

Public curriculum and method inspected. Audio was not auditioned, and no product-specific outcome study or verified CEFR mapping was found in this review.

A free audio introduction with prompts to form sentences and answer aloud.

Suggested stages

• Basic introductions and questions (Pre-A1 → A1)
• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)

How to use it

Follow Complete Spanish in order. Pause when prompted and attempt an answer before listening to the explanation.

Complementary practice

Pair it with easy listening, then short supported conversations.

Access

Free and donation-supported, with downloadable audio. The provider states no ads or sign-ups.

Limitations

A structural introduction does not provide sustained real-world listening or personal feedback.

Spanish variety

The reviewed course page does not specify one exclusive regional variety.

Review notes

Course format and access checked against official pages. The directory stage assignment is an editorial recommendation.

Graded Spanish videos with visual support, from beginner to more demanding listening material.

Suggested stages

• Basic introductions and questions (Pre-A1 → A1)
• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)
• Extended conversation and texts (B1 → B2)

How to use it

Choose videos you can mostly understand, then gradually add topics and speakers.

Complementary practice

Our suggested route also includes conversation, reading, and targeted review.

Access

Free selection plus Premium content. An account supports saved progress and paid features; current checkout price was not verified.

Limitations

Listening practice does not provide individual correction of your speaking or writing.

Spanish variety

Multiple regional varieties; the library includes country filters such as Mexico.

Review notes

Official library and access checked. This combined route is our recommendation, not the provider’s input-focused method or a guarantee of its outcomes.

A flashcard application for spaced review of words, sentences, and recordings.

Suggested stages

• Basic introductions and questions (Pre-A1 → A1)
• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)
• Extended conversation and texts (B1 → B2)

How to use it

Add a small number of useful phrases in context. Try recalling each answer before revealing it, then return for later reviews.

Complementary practice

Keep meaningful listening, reading, and conversation as the main source of new language.

Access

Desktop and AnkiDroid are free; official AnkiMobile for iOS is paid. AnkiWeb sync is free with an account.

Limitations

Anki is not a Spanish curriculum. Card quality and what you choose to review matter.

Spanish variety

Depends on the examples, deck, and audio you choose.

Review notes

Research supports spaced retrieval as a learning technique; that is not proof that a particular deck or app produces conversational fluency.

Find language-exchange partners and practice through messages, chat, and video with people learning your language.

Suggested stages

• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)
• Extended conversation and texts (B1 → B2)

How to use it

Agree on a short topic, share time between your two languages, and ask for one or two specific corrections.

Complementary practice

Use a structured resource to prepare language for the next conversation.

Access

Free language exchange is advertised on the official Spanish page. Sign-up is required; check the app for paid extras.

Limitations

Partner availability and feedback vary. An exchange partner is not necessarily a trained teacher.

Spanish variety

Choose partners from the regions relevant to your goals.

Review notes

Platform features checked on the official site. Evidence for interaction does not establish the quality of any individual exchange.

A reference for word meanings, verb forms, pronunciation, and grammar.

Suggested stages

• Basic introductions and questions (Pre-A1 → A1)
• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)
• Extended conversation and texts (B1 → B2)

How to use it

Look up a word or pattern, read an example, then write or say your own sentence.

Complementary practice

Return to your reading, listening, or conversation after resolving the question.

Access

Free dictionary/reference access; accounts support quizzes, vocabulary lists, and saved progress. Premium adds features and removes ads.

Limitations

Looking up or recognizing a form does not mean you can retrieve it during conversation.

Spanish variety

Regional pronunciation options and conjugation support include vos and vosotros.

Review notes

Reference features and account requirements checked against official documentation.

Teacher-led audio lessons with English explanations, from practical beginner Spanish to more advanced conversations and language study.

Suggested stages

• Basic introductions and questions (Pre-A1 → A1)
• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)

How to use it

Begin with Level 1 if you are new to Spanish. Listen in sequence, pause to answer aloud, and reuse a few useful phrases in your next conversation.

Complementary practice

Add easy Spanish-only listening and conversations where someone can respond to your own ideas.

Access

Free lesson podcasts. Optional paid courses add videos, lesson notes, quizzes, and bonus audio through Coffee Break Academy; check the current course offer.

Limitations

Understanding a teacher’s explanation is different from following spontaneous speech. The podcasts do not provide individual feedback on your speaking.

Spanish variety

Level 1 teaches the Spanish of Spain and points out differences in Latin American vocabulary and structures.

Review notes

Official podcast and Level 1 course descriptions reviewed. Provider level labels are course descriptions, not proof of an individual learner’s proficiency.

Beginner-friendly series and street interviews from Spain and Mexico, with Spanish and English subtitles.

Suggested stages

• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)
• Extended conversation and texts (B1 → B2)

How to use it

Begin with Super Easy Spanish. Watch for meaning, replay a short section, then summarize it without copying the subtitles.

Complementary practice

Discuss an episode with a partner or use a few phrases in a short written summary.

Access

Public YouTube videos; paid membership adds extras such as transcripts and exercises. Some tiers include conversation sessions.

Limitations

Street interviews may be too difficult early on; ordinary video viewing does not provide personal feedback.

Spanish variety

Street interviews are recorded in Spain and Mexico.

Review notes

Series, subtitles, and membership distinctions checked on the official site; no product-specific outcome claim is made.

Short Spanish texts with comprehension questions, organized using the provider’s A1–B2 level labels.

Suggested stages

• Basic introductions and questions (Pre-A1 → A1)
• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)
• Extended conversation and texts (B1 → B2)

How to use it

Read a text you can mostly follow, answer its questions, and explain the main idea in your own words.

Complementary practice

Add longer accessible reading and discuss what you have read.

Access

A free selection is readable without login. Premium adds texts and audio; current prices vary by locale.

Limitations

Short reading exercises are supplemental practice, not a complete course or a proficiency assessment.

Spanish variety

No single regional variety is specified for the whole catalog.

Review notes

Catalog labels and free/premium access checked on the official site. A text’s label does not certify the reader’s level.

Graded Spanish readers with original stories and adapted classics. The publisher lists A1–C1 levels, including B1 and B2 options for sustained reading.

Suggested stages

• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)
• Extended conversation and texts (B1 → B2)

How to use it

Choose a story you can mostly understand. Read regularly, then summarize a chapter in your own words. Choose an easier level if lookups interrupt every paragraph.

Complementary practice

Discuss the story with a partner and use the accompanying audio when your edition includes it.

Access

Books are paid; formats and availability depend on the title and seller. Some audio extracts are public. The reviewed B2 title was listed as unavailable from the publisher.

Limitations

A publisher’s level label is a selection aid, not an assessment of your ability. Reading and comprehension exercises do not provide individual speaking feedback.

Spanish variety

Depends on the author, adaptation, and recording; check the individual title.

Review notes

Official catalogue and one B2 book listing reviewed. No books or audio were tested in full; editions, delivery, and stock require checking.

Free Open University units covering introductory Spanish and comprehension of naturally spoken language.

Suggested stages

• Basic introductions and questions (Pre-A1 → A1)
• Everyday interactions (A1 → A2)
• Independent communication (A2 → B1)

How to use it

Choose a unit suited to your learning goals, complete its tasks, then use the material in conversation.

Complementary practice

Maintain regular listening and speaking practice between units.

Access

Free courses. An account adds progress tracking, participation statements, and access to some activities.

Limitations

These are separate course units. A participation statement is not a language-proficiency qualification.

Spanish variety

Varies by unit; the spoken-Spanish course uses people living in Spain, while other units cover Latin America.

Review notes

Course descriptions and access checked on the university’s own site. Our suggested stages are approximate.

Official DELE sample tasks and guides for reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

Suggested stages

• Independent communication (A2 → B1)
• Extended conversation and texts (B1 → B2)

How to use it

Try level-appropriate sample tasks to identify gaps. Have speaking and writing reviewed by someone qualified to assess them.

Complementary practice

Use the results to choose focused practice, then revisit a comparable task later.

Access

Sample materials and guides are freely accessible. Taking the official exam is a separate paid process.

Limitations

A self-scored practice task is not an official certificate or a complete measure of all your abilities.

Spanish variety

Official Spanish exam materials; consult the exam guide for task and assessment requirements.

Review notes

Official assessment materials, not a course. Used as checkpoints, not a promise that following this directory produces a particular level.