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.
Most of the Spanish courses are taught in English and in Finnish.
Spanish path
| CEFR level | Course (3 ects) | Prerequisites | Period | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 2026 (starting in 4.Period), you can also take Spanish 6 Course, CEFR Level A2/B1.
+ Integrated course: Spanish restaurants and cuisine, 2ECTS (in 2.Period)
>> More info here
For more information about the Spanish courses please contact the Spanish teachers.
Lahti
Jonna Holkeri
jonna.holkeri@lab.fi
Lappeenranta
Sari Pärssinen
sari.parssinen@lab.fi