Our Spanish group started as a single entity in 2009, but after a couple of meetings it was decided to divide it into two sub-groups, one for beginners and the other for people with some existing knowledge of the language. Both groups meet approximately twice a month and use a variety of texts and audio material, and although we're not likely to be reading Don Quixote in the original Spanish anytime soon, everyone involved seems to be enjoying the chance to improve their linguistic skills and learn important things such as how to order another beer or ask where the 'facilities' are located.