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25 Best Spanish Courses Online

Choosing an online Spanish course depends on your goals, current proficiency, and the context in which you plan to use the language. On this page we compare 25 courses from Coursera, edX and Udemy, ranging from $19.99 to $199.99, today, to help you see what each option offers in terms of content focus, teaching style and price. If you need specialised vocabulary for a profession such as healthcare, the Coursera course from Rice University may suit you. For broader vocabulary building, the University of California, Davis programmes on Coursera and edX cover topics like sports, travel, careers and cultural expressions. Learners seeking quick, low‑cost practice can consider the Udemy options, which include short audio‑focused lessons and a premium three‑minute format.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.00 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "Spanish" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.00 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

    Offered by Rice University

    Welcome to Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings! This course is structured in four modules, each one revolving on a topic related to the physician-patient interaction. Each module contains four les...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Spanish Vocabulary Project

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    In this course, we'll imagine that you are applying for an all-expenses paid, educational trip to a Spanish-speaking nation of your choice. You'll introduce yourself to a host family that you'll be staying with, research...

    $79.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    ¿Habla usted español? Spanish is the second most spoken language on earth, second only to Mandarin, and growing in use every day. This specialization is designed for the beginner who may have no experience with learning...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Spanish Vocabulary: Sports, Travel, and the Home

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    Ready for the big game? Building on the vocabulary and skills that you have already mastered, this third course of the specialization will introduce new vocabulary that will prepare you to discuss sports, pastimes and po...

    $79.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business

    Offered by Universidades Anáhuac

    Enter a new level with grammar that adjusts to your needs and new abilities. In this course, you will see how using little words is what makes your Spanish sound more natural, organic and understandable. From the interes...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Basic Spanish 3: Getting there

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    Kickstart Your Spanish Journey! This course is specifically crafted to help you master the essential vocabulary and practical expressions needed to talk about yourself, your routines, and your experiences in simple, real...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    In this course, you will continue to build upon the basics in the previous courses of the specialization and continue to learn conversational Spanish in three themed modules: talking about cafés and restaurants, talking...

    $79.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Learn Spanish Language: Spanish A1 Course for Beginners

    Hello Spanish learners! :)If you're a beginner and you want to learn Spanish bienvenido! (welcome!)Spanish is the second most spoken native language globally, with almost 486 million speakers. So if you want to learn thi...

    $79.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Spanish for Beginners: Spanish Crash Course (Conversational)

    If you're a beginner and you want to learn Spanish you're in the right place! Bienvenido!! (Welcome!!)Did you know there are more native Spanish speakers in the world than there are native English speakers?? I bet you th...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    10 Minutes-Spanish Language-Course4-Beginner-Audio&SelfStudy

    10 Minutes a Day- My Spanish Daily- Each of the sections have been crafted in small manageable nuggets that you can manage in 10 minutes. The 5 Main Pillars-Method  It’s the foundation knowledge you need to successf...

    $19.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    3 Minute Spanish - Course 1 | Language lessons for beginners

    Hola y bienvenidos :-)(Hello and welcome)There is nothing more thrilling than being able to speak to the locals in their own language when you visit a foreign country. Well, now you can experience that amazing feeling to...

    $199.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Spanish for Everyone: Speak from Day One

    Do you want to learn Spanish for beginners in a clear, practical way and start speaking Spanish from day one?This course is designed specifically for complete beginners who want real communication skills — not just gramm...

    $19.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Learn Spanish for Beginners: Complete A1 Spanish Course 2026

    Learn Spanish for Beginners – Complete A1 Spanish CourseDo you want to learn Spanish from scratch and start speaking confidently?This complete Spanish for Beginners (A1 CEFR) course will guide you step-by-step through th...

    $79.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Spanish for Beginners to Intermediate Mastery

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Master Spanish from beginner to advanced with practical speaking, grammar, and real-life conversation skills. Build fluency fast with structured lessons, exercises, and application-based learning. This comprehensive Span...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    ¡Bienvenidos! In this course, you will build upon the basics you learned in Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People and continue to learn conversational Spanish in three themed modules: talking about food and the market, talk...

    $79.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

    Offered by Universidades Anáhuac

    This specialization prepares international physicians to navigate real clinical interactions with Spanish‑speaking patients confidently and professionally. Through scenario‑based modules centered on patient interviews, s...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    ¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and...

    $79.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Medical Spanish: Communication in Healthcare Contexts

    Offered by Universidades Anáhuac

    You’ll pick up the Spanish words and phrases most often used when taking vitals, explaining diagnoses, and discussing treatment plans with patients. The course also points out cultural habits and etiquette that affect ho...

    $105.30
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Spanish for beginners. Complete Spanish course. LEVEL 1

    LEARN THE SPANISH LANGUAGE BASICS IN ONLY 4 WEEKS!Not a "MAGICAL" method... just being in touch with understandable Spanish language from minute 1.Almost 600 million people speak Spanish... it's your turn to learn this l...

    $29.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Learn Sensational Spanish with Kieran - Level 1

    If you've tried learning Spanish before and haven't succeeded, well this course is for you.There is nothing as thrilling as being able to visit another country and communicate with the locals in their own language. Well,...

    $34.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Business Spanish: Essential Communication for the Workplace

    Offered by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Este programa especializado está diseñado para desarrollar habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita en español aplicadas al entorno profesional, desde el uso adecuado de estructuras gramaticales hasta la interacción es...

    $49.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Medical Spanish II: Connecting with your patients

    Offered by Universidades Anáhuac

    Practice basic Spanish with a focus on vocabulary, verb tenses, and essential communication skills for practical situations. Improve your pronunciation, comprehension, and expression through micro-lessons, audio clips, a...

    $49.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health

    Offered by Universidades Anáhuac

    This MOOC introduces you to key vocabulary, advanced grammar, and communication skills needed for dental diagnoses and oral treatments. Practice with real-life scenarios and improve your interaction in medical contexts.

    $49.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    Foundations of Medical Spanish

    Offered by Universidades Anáhuac

    Enhance your communication skills as a doctor or healthcare professional with this introductory Spanish course to engage better with Latin and Hispanic patients.

    $19.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    Beginners course for learners of Spanish that focuses not only on language, but also on cultural aspects, specifically designed for English speakers.

    $39.00
    listed price

Best Spanish Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings Coursera Rice University $49.00 View →
2 Spanish Vocabulary Project Coursera University of California, Davis $79.00 View →
3 Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary Coursera University of California, Davis $49.00 View →
4 Spanish Vocabulary: Sports, Travel, and the Home Coursera University of California, Davis $79.00 View →
5 Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business Coursera Universidades Anáhuac $49.00 View →
6 Basic Spanish 3: Getting there Coursera Universitat Politècnica de València $49.00 View →
7 Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events edX University of California, Davis $79.00 View →
8 Learn Spanish Language: Spanish A1 Course for Beginners Udemy $79.99 View →
9 Spanish for Beginners: Spanish Crash Course (Conversational) Udemy $19.99 View →
10 10 Minutes-Spanish Language-Course4-Beginner-Audio&SelfStudy Udemy $19.99 View →
11 3 Minute Spanish - Course 1 | Language lessons for beginners Udemy $199.99 View →
12 Spanish for Everyone: Speak from Day One Udemy $19.99 View →
13 Learn Spanish for Beginners: Complete A1 Spanish Course 2026 Udemy $79.99 View →
14 Spanish for Beginners to Intermediate Mastery Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
15 Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience edX University of California, Davis $79.00 View →
16 Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Coursera Universidades Anáhuac $49.00 View →
17 Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People edX University of California, Davis $79.00 View →
18 Medical Spanish: Communication in Healthcare Contexts edX Universidades Anáhuac $105.30 View →
19 Spanish for beginners. Complete Spanish course. LEVEL 1 Udemy $29.99 View →
20 Learn Sensational Spanish with Kieran - Level 1 Udemy $34.99 View →
21 Business Spanish: Essential Communication for the Workplace Coursera Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México $49.00 View →
22 Medical Spanish II: Connecting with your patients edX Universidades Anáhuac $49.00 View →
23 Medical Spanish III: Dentistry and Oral Health edX Universidades Anáhuac $49.00 View →
24 Foundations of Medical Spanish edX Universidades Anáhuac $19.00 View →
25 Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further edX Universitat Politècnica de València $39.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.00 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $180.99. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, edX and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Rice University and University of California, Davis — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

Frequently asked questions

What price range do the courses on this page cover?
The courses listed are priced between $19.99 and $199.99, which reflects the provider's listed price at the time of writing. This range includes low‑cost options on Udemy and more premium offerings on Coursera and edX.
Which providers are represented and how many courses does each offer?
The page features courses from Coursera, edX and Udemy. Coursera contributes the first four entries, edX supplies two, and Udemy provides the remaining four listed courses.
Are there courses aimed at specific professional contexts?
Yes, the first course on the list, 'Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings' on Coursera, targets healthcare professionals who need to interact with Spanish‑speaking patients. It focuses on terminology and communication skills relevant to medical environments.
Which courses are best suited for beginners who want quick lessons?
Udemy offers several short‑format options, such as the $19.99 'Spanish phrases used by native speakers. Part 1.' and the $199.99 '3 Minute Spanish - Course 1' which provides brief daily lessons. These courses are designed for beginners who prefer concise, self‑paced study.

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