The course being offered is for Beginners only, as an introduction to the Spanish language. The aim is give students the basics, hopefully installing in them a love of languages and a desire to continue in their study. It will also give them a boost, in both ability and confidence, when they start Spanish in Middle School.
There are eight classes, each being two hours long, with homework given at the end. If a student cannot make one of the classes, the work can be sent digitally, so that they do not fall behind.
The format of each class will be as follows:
- Warm up games
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Dictation
- Oral questions and answers
- Worksheets
- Games
- Homework
The summary of each of the eight classes is as follows:
Lesson 1 – What’s your name?
- Phonetics
- Greetings and basic words
- Introducing yourself
Lesson 2 – How are you?
- Pronouns, including “Tu” and “Usted”
- The verb “To Be” (Ser, Estar)
- Feelings (adjectives)
Lesson 3 – What is your favorite color?
- Possessive adjectives
- This/that/these/those
- Colors
Lesson 4 – How old are you?
- The verb “To Have”
- Numbers 1-13
Lesson 5 – What’s your favorite animal?
- “El/la/los/las”
- Animals
Lesson 6 – How many brothers and sisters do you have?
- “Cuantos/as” and “Hay”
- Family words
Lesson 7 –What time is it?
- “Son” and “es” la hora
- Numbers 1-100
Lesson 8 – What day is it?
- Days of the week
- Final presentations