Spanish Foundations

Start with hola and build your first everyday conversations in Spanish.

Spanish Foundations is an illustrated beginner course for English-speaking adults. Join Maya, Leo and Ana as you learn to introduce yourself, order food, describe your routine, find your way and make simple plans.

Across 16 units and 64 short lessons, clear English explanations introduce sounds, questions, useful vocabulary and the present tense. Each unit includes an original story, practice activities, a word bank and a real-life mission. Four cumulative checkpoints help you revisit what you have learned, while complete answers and reference sections support independent study.

The course starts from a Latin American Spanish foundation and explains selected regional alternatives. It is designed for beginners and develops skills associated with early A1 learning; completing the book does not certify a proficiency level.

Volume 1 of Illustrated Spanish. All course content and answers are included. No app, account, subscription or internet connection is required.

Paperback edition: illustrated lessons with space for written practice.