What's included
20 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is optional, although the teacher will ask students to bring examples of vocabulary (realia) to the next class.Assessment
Feedback is immediate in class with teacher correction and modeling. Student will repeat after the teacher upon correction.Class Experience
Novice level class (some knowledge of colors or animals is helpful but not needed) This fun and engaging class will teach useful vocabulary to get your child conversing in Spanish that follows the ABCs is the primary focus, using simple questions to promote conversation and understanding. Learning is focused on speaking accompanied with visual cues, imagery, and repetition. This is a 10-week class and follows the ebooks (ABC’s 140 Sight Words in English / Spanish, The Letter H, The Letter I & J, The Letter K, by Diana Di Tolla. Purchase the ebooks on iTunes.) In this second class, we start at the letter H, spend the week learning vocabulary, and each week add to our collection with a new letter. Using words in English and Spanish for each letter, we cover most of the alphabet, even as we only get to Letter P in this second class. ABCs in Spanish! 1 covers Letters A-G, and ABCs in Spanish! 3 covers Letters Q-Z. Review of previous vocabulary is included as well as a final project and presentations in the final week of class. Week 1: Letter H Week 2: Letter I Week 3: Letter J Week 4: Letter K Week 5: Letter L Week 6: Letter M Week 7: Letter N Week 8: Letter O Week 9: Letter P Week 10: P + final project + presentations Each class will introduce vocabulary from the ebook and we will practice: pronouncing (how to produce the sounds) and create a sentence in context. Also, at the beginning of class we will be to review previously learned vocabulary, sing songs associated with the letters, then on to new vocabulary. Conversation is guided by the teacher and students will be prompted to volunteer for practice using simple commands and props. Students will speak throughout the class, gaining confidence as they practice. My students find they understand more than they can explain because of the visual cues and repetition that I use as the instructor. Students learn from each other, retaining the vocabulary, which enables them to create simple sentences. Es helado. Es chocolate. Es un helado de chocolate. Getting students to use Spanish and be independent is what I do best. Class size maximum is 5 students per class to ensure lots of personal attention. Let's have fun while we learn this new and amazing language!
Learning Goals
Students will learn to speak correctly using correct pronunciation of Spanish.
Students will learn and recall vocabulary for foods, the home, items around the house, every day items, animals, toys, and the natural world.
Students will speak in Spanish during each class and learn to navigate conversations (questioning techniques and simples questions + examples of ways to respond.)
Students will apply understanding of vocabulary to answer simple questions in class and ask them to fellow students.
Students will learn to speak another language in a more holistic and natural process.
Students will have fun and be challenged beyond what they think they can do.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
<I am taking a hiatus until January 2025> ~ Profesora D
Hola - I am a National Board Certified Teacher of Spanish language and culture, from the novice levels to advanced of Spanish language learners, including heritage speakers in Washington state. I am a public school teacher for 20+ years, have tried and true methods for language learning, and love to share my passion for this beautiful language with young people. As well as my National Board Certification (until 2031), I have a Master's in Teaching, a Bachelor's of Arts in Spanish, a Bachelor's of Science in Botany, College Board certified to teach AP Spanish Language & Culture, and TEFL certified (Teaching English As A Foreign Language.)
I have loved Spanish since I first heard it at 5 years old and have spent my life immersed in this amazing culture and language. I value hard work more than perfect pronunciation as that will help my students more in life and I know from first hand experience that everyone can learn. My classes are fun, interactive, conversational, and academic (although I slip this in and students are having so much fun that they forget they are in class). I have also created a few classes in Udemy.com that focus on Spanish grammar. In addition, I spend my time with my family and friends, cooking, going on walks, camping, biking, reading, and, of course, watching movies. I can't wait to meet you in our virtual classroom!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly or $140 for 20 classes2x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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