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.
Continue expanding your foreign language skills with Spanish II – for a second year of Spanish that completes a high school language requirement and gives you usable skills in Spanish.
Total classes: 12
Prerequisite: Spanish I or equivalent
Suggested grade level: 8th to 12th grade
Suggested credit: One full semester of Foreign Language or Spanish
Special Notes: Middle school and high school students are welcome. This is Part One of a two-part course. Students are expected to register for Part Two offered in the spring.
Mrs. Schmitt provides an additional 12 recorded lectures to the live classes.
Due to the popularity of this course, it is offered in two different time segments. Choose the time that works best for your homeschool.
The instructor will provide activities to keep learning alive during the break in between the fall and spring semesters.
Description
In this intermediate-level Spanish course, students will delve deeper into Spanish grammar, learning vocabulary, and grammar structures to help them build fluency. By the end of Spanish II Part One, students will be able to describe routines, give advice, give directions, request help, and express their feelings, as well as what they like and dislike in Spanish. By the end of Spanish II Part Two, students will be able to understand and communicate in the past, present, and future tenses. This class includes a special emphasis on cultivating engaging conversations among students, accomplished through the discussion of Hispanic culture and appreciation.
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Grammar workbook TBA, or exercises will be supplied by the instructor.
Homework: Students will have weekly assignments, including learning a list of vocabulary, watching grammar lectures, completing grammar exercises, and taking a weekly online quiz. They will also complete other assignments to practice listening, reading, and pronunciation. Some of these assignments include listening to a short story in Spanish, learning a popular Spanish saying, and memorizing one prayer each semester. Students should assign at least one hour every day to practice Spanish.
Important Dates
Class Dates and Times:
Tuesdays, September 3 to December 3, 2024 (No class Oct. 22 & Nov. 26)
10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central; 8:00 Mountain; 7:00 Pacific)
OR
Thursdays, September 5 to December 5, 2024 (No class Oct. 24 & Nov. 28)
1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central; 11:00 Mountain; 10:00 Pacific)
Duration: 55 minutes
