Getting Started with Spanish Coach¶
Welcome to Spanish Coach! This guide will help you get up and running in just a few minutes.
1. Download the App¶
Spanish Coach is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store.
Requirements:
- iOS 16.0 or later
- iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- ~50 MB of storage
2. Create Your Account¶
When you open Spanish Coach for the first time, you can:
- Sign in with Apple — the quickest and most private option
- Sign in with email — create an account with your email address
- Continue as guest — explore the app without signing in (progress is saved locally only)
We recommend signing in so your progress syncs across all your devices.
3. Choose Your Level¶
Spanish Coach will ask you to select your starting level:
| Level | Who it's for |
|---|---|
| Beginner | Little or no Spanish experience |
| Elementary | Know some basics, can form simple sentences |
| Intermediate | Comfortable with everyday conversations |
| Advanced | Fluent in most situations, refining skills |
Not sure? Take the quick placement quiz — it takes about 2 minutes and recommends the right level for you.
4. Set Your Daily Goal¶
Pick how many minutes per day you'd like to study:
- 5 minutes — Light practice to keep Spanish fresh
- 10 minutes — Steady, consistent progress (recommended for most)
- 15 minutes — Accelerated learning
- 20+ minutes — Immersive daily study
You can change your goal anytime in Settings → Daily Goal.
5. Start Your First Lesson¶
From the Home screen, tap Start Learning to begin your first lesson. Each lesson covers:
- New vocabulary introduction
- Pronunciation with native audio
- A short grammar point
- Practice exercises
- A mini quiz to confirm you've got it
Syncing Across Devices¶
Sign in with the same Apple ID or email on all your devices and your progress, vocabulary, and streaks will sync automatically via iCloud.