Spanish

Spanish opens the door to Latin America

After English and Chinese, Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world: it is spoken by more than 400 million people, mainly in Southern and Central America. It is an official language in 21 countries. Spanish language skills are made important by Finland´s growing trade relations with both Spain and Latin America.

Spanish will be useful to you already during your studies. You can choose a Spanish-speaking country as an exchange destination! In working life, Spanish skills are especially needed in tourism, industry and commerce.

Spanish path

CEFR level	Course (3 ects)	Prerequisites	Period
CEFR level	Course (3 ects)	Prerequisites	1	2	3	4
A1	Spanish 1	no previous skills	x		x
A1	Spanish 2	Spanish 1 or equivalent skills (e.g. 1 year in secondary education)		x		x
A1	Spanish 3	Spanish 2 or equivalent skills (1 to 2 years in secondary education)	x	x	x	x
A2	Spanish for Work 1 (on-line course)	Spanish 3 or equivalent skills (2 to 3 years in secondary education)	x	x	x	x
A2	Spanish for Work 2 (on-line course)	Spanish 3 or equivalent skills (2 to 3 years in secondary education)	x	x	x	x

In Spring 2025 (starting in 4.Period) there's also Spanish 6 -course (CEFR level A2/B1)

For more information about the Spanish courses please contact the Spanish teachers.

Lahti Campus
Jonna Holkeri
jonna.holkeri@lab.fi

Lappeenranta Campus
Sari Pärssinen
sari.parssinen@lab.fi