This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
This course will give students the opportunity to practice their speaking and listening skills in Spanish through the discussion of articles and topics dealing with the world today.
Total classes: 12
Prerequisite: Conversational Spanish 4, Part One
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th Grade
Suggested credit: One full semester of Spanish or Foreign Language
Description
In this course, students will review previously learned grammar and vocabulary and deepen and polish their conversational skills through group discussion of articles in class. In the process, they will increase their vocabulary, learn new grammatical concepts, and develop an understanding of the culture.
Outline
Section 1: Topic of discussion: New Year Customs in Latin America
Section 2: Topic of discussion: New Year’s Resolutions
Section 3: Topic of discussion: The Origin of the Pinata
Section 4: Topic of discussion: Influence of Indigenous Languages in Spanish
Section 5: Topic of discussion: Avoid being Tired
Section 6: Topic of discussion: Importance of Sleep
Section 7: Topic of discussion: Using Time Wisely
Section 8: Topic of discussion: Benefits of Exercising
Section 9: Topic of discussion: Benefits of Being Outside
Section 10: Topic of discussion: Team Pool
Section 11: Topic of discussion: Team Beach
Section 12: Topic of discussion: Plans for the Future
Materials and Homework
Course materials: All course materials are provided FREE by the instructor. A Spanish/English dictionary is highly recommended, as well as a notebook or binder and folder.
Homework: Students will be expected to spend 5 to 7 hours a week studying outside of weekly classes. Repetition is key when learning a new language. Audio files will be expected to be submitted to the teacher.
Important Dates
Class Dates: Thursdays, January 18 to April 18. (No class Feb. 15 or March 28)
Starting time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central; 8:00 Mountain; 7:00 Pacific)
Duration: 55 minutes
Registration link
