I took an Spanish course vs I did an Spanish course

Both phrases have a minor issue in terms of grammar. The correct form should be 'I took a Spanish course.' The use of 'an' is incorrect in both phrases. 'An' is used before words that start with a vowel sound, while 'a' is used before words that start with a consonant sound.

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I took an Spanish course

This phrase is incorrect. 'An' should be replaced with 'a' before 'Spanish.'

The correct form is 'I took a Spanish course.' Use 'a' before 'Spanish' because it starts with a consonant sound.

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Some judges took courses in Spanish and German (4% each), with other languages appearing only very rarely (see below).
I took an introductory karate class.
I took an autopsy class last semester.
I took an understudy role in this play...
I took an Advil PM last night, but I took that as directed.
Because I'm a doctor, and I took an oath.
I took an older oath before that one.
Since that girl died after the operation, I took an additional risk.
I took an accurate family history.
I took an apartment the Tamalpais.
Recently I took an important account... for the advertising of a big company.
No, I took an earlier train.
When I joined checkmate, I took an oath.
I took an art class when I was at NYU.
I took an army driving course when I was 10.
I took an oath, Castle.
Until I took an arrow in the knee.
Having said that... I took an oath.
I took an inmate to sick bay, sir.
Yes, I took an oath.

Alternatives:

I took a Spanish course.

I did an Spanish course

This phrase is also incorrect. 'An' should be replaced with 'a' before 'Spanish.'

The correct form is 'I did a Spanish course.' Use 'a' before 'Spanish' because it starts with a consonant sound.

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The following Spanish courses are available in Santo Domingo. Click on the Spanish course you're interested in to see more details.
Personalized Spanish Courses: sometimes students require a specialized Spanish Course and need to focus on a topic of a particularly specific nature.
Besides Spanish courses, we also provide additional Spanish language services.
The Lingualia Spanish course includes simple phonetics flashcards with over 8,000 different audios to improve your Spanish pronunciation.
Course Options 8 lessons per week with optional Spanish courses
IELE organizes flamenco courses combined with Spanish courses.
Brochures for Spanish courses in Granada, Spain
Enforex boasts business and commercial Spanish courses in a great majority of its schools.
Each level corresponds to a 4 week Spanish course.
Different Spanish courses for different learning needs...
Business Spanish Course & the Chamber of Commerce Exam
Best Both. Spanish Course in Peru
Frequently Asked Questions: Your Spanish Course
Spanish courses from 2 weeks onwards.
Get a free brochure of our Spanish courses
Spanish Course in Granada and Internship in Madrid
Spanish Courses: many options for different needs.
Taking a Spanish course in Valencia will be an unforgettable experience.
Only Spanish courses au pair 2017-2018:
Spanish course in Ushuaia, Argentina!

Alternatives:

I did a Spanish course.

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I took an Spanish course vs I did an Spanish course