DowntimeIssue 01 · Fall

Order a meal and shop the market in Spanish.

Beginners' Spanish: food and drink · The Open University (OpenLearn) · Course 09 of 10

What you learn

  • Basic words for food, drinks, meals, quantities and measures
  • Buying food at shops and the market, and understanding prices
  • Ordering in a bar or restaurant, and asking for the bill
  • Listening practice with real Spanish speakers

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CostFree
Time6 hours
LevelBeginner
You earnFree Statement of Participation
ProviderThe Open University (OpenLearn)

Official page, checked Nov 1, 2026: "This free course, Beginners' Spanish: food and drink, focuses on buying and ordering food and drink at a restaurant or bar."

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