SPAN10001 Spanish 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Winter.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 10% group work
Is SPAN10001 hard?
SPAN10001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), Final exam only 30%, First-year subject.
What you learn
Spanish for complete beginners: basic speaking, listening, reading and writing for everyday situations.
After it you can
- Hold simple everyday conversations in Spanish
- Read and write basic Spanish words and sentences
- Understand everyday customs where Spanish is spoken
What you need first
a Spanish placement test
What it leads to
- SPAN10002 Spanish 2
- SPAN20027 Intensive Spanish 3 & 4
- SPAN20028 Chile: The Land at the End of the World
- SPAN30024 Chile: The Land at the End of the World
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Presentations 30%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2017–2026)
- From 2017 to 2024 reviewers called it a fun, well-organised beginners' course and an easy H1, with plenty of practice resources and no prior Spanish needed.
- The pace is fast, and the exam is the hardest part; a 2026 reviewer found keeping up demanding and compositions and the exam marked harshly.
- Go to every tutorial and take notes; knowing French or Italian makes the grammar easier.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is SPAN10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Winter.
- What do I need before taking SPAN10001?
- Needs a Spanish placement test.
- Does SPAN10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Presentations 30%, Final exam 30%.
- Is SPAN10001 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: From 2017 to 2024 reviewers called it a fun, well-organised beginners' course and an easy H1, with plenty of practice resources and no prior Spanish needed.
- What do students say about SPAN10001?
- From 2017 to 2024 reviewers called it a fun, well-organised beginners' course and an easy H1, with plenty of practice resources and no prior Spanish needed. The pace is fast, and the exam is the hardest part; a 2026 reviewer found keeping up demanding and compositions and the exam marked harshly. Go to every tutorial and take notes; knowing French or Italian makes the grammar easier.
- How many class hours a week does SPAN10001 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take SPAN10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after SPAN10001?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example SPAN10002, SPAN20027, SPAN20028, SPAN30024.
- Can I rate SPAN10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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