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AP Spanish Language & Culture - 1x/Week (Small Group) Taught in Spanish
Our full-year online AP Spanish Language and Culture course, meeting once a week in small groups, immerses students in Spanish to enhance their cognitive, analytical, and communicative skills, preparing students for the AP exam.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Hola! Bienvenidos a la clase de Español AP Cultura y Lenguaje ! Welcome to AP Spanish Language and Culture Class! AP Spanish Language and Culture Course Description Our online AP Spanish Language and Culture course offers an advanced, immersive language experience designed to expand students' cognitive, analytical, and communicative skills. Conducted almost entirely in Spanish, this full-year course prepares students for the AP exam by focusing on the three modes of communication:...
8 units//32 lessons//32 Weeks
Unit 1Personal IdentityPersonal Identity4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Self-ImageObjectives: Describe personal characteristics and interests. Grammar: Present Tense (Regular/Irregular), Gustar & Other Verbs Culture: Spanish in Africa Activities: Vocabulary: Personal traits, interests. Listening: Audio clips about self-descriptions. Reading: Articles on self-image. Writing: Describe yourself and your interests. Speaking: Pair activity to discuss personal interests.Week 2Lesson 2Personal BeliefsObjectives: Express personal beliefs and preferences. Grammar: Ser vs. Estar with Adjectives, Possessives Culture: Bailes hispanos Activities: Vocabulary: Beliefs and preferences. Listening: Interviews discussing personal beliefs. Reading: Essays on cultural beliefs. Writing: Short essay on your core beliefs. Speaking: Group discussion on beliefs.Week 3Lesson 3Personal InterestsObjectives: Talk about hobbies and interests. Grammar: Demonstratives Culture: History of Francisco Franco Activities: Vocabulary: Hobbies and interests. Listening: Podcasts on personal hobbies. Reading: Biography of Francisco Franco. Writing: Describe a hobby or interest in detail. Speaking: Presentation on a favorite interest.Week 4Lesson 4Review and PracticeObjectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills. Grammar: Review present tense and related grammar. Activities: Practice exercises on present tense, ser vs. estar, and possessives. Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary. Listening: Comprehensive listening practice. Writing: Reflective essay on personal growth in language learning.Unit 2Families and CommunitiesFamilies and Communities4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 5Family StructureObjectives: Discuss family dynamics and structure. Grammar: Progressive Tenses Culture: Movie Ratings in Hispanic Countries Activities: Vocabulary: Family members, roles. Listening: Conversations about family dynamics. Reading: Articles on family structures. Writing: Describe your family. Speaking: Discuss family roles and customs.Week 6Lesson 6Customs and ValuesObjectives: Understand and describe cultural customs and values. Grammar: Preterit Culture: Picar y Tapas Activities: Vocabulary: Cultural customs and values. Listening: Stories on cultural customs. Reading: "Los maderos de San Juan" by Asunción Silva. Writing: Describe a cultural custom. Speaking: Share a cultural value from your background.Week 7Lesson 7EducationObjectives: Discuss educational systems and experiences. Grammar: Imperfect Culture: Education systems in Hispanic countries. Activities: Vocabulary: School subjects, educational terms. Listening: Discussions on education. Reading: Articles comparing educational systems. Writing: Reflect on your educational experiences. Speaking: Debate on the best educational practices.Week 8Lesson 8CommunitiesObjectives: Explore and describe different types of communities. Grammar: Preterit vs. Imperfect Culture: Community events in Hispanic cultures. Activities: Vocabulary: Community roles, events. Listening: Community event reports. Reading: Stories about community life. Writing: Describe your community. Speaking: Presentation on a community event.Unit 3Beauty and AestheticsBeauty and Aesthetics4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 9Lesson 9Beauty and CreativityObjectives: Discuss concepts of beauty and creativity. Grammar: Pronominal Verbs (reflexive, reciprocal) Culture: Torres humanas Activities: Vocabulary: Beauty and creativity terms. Listening: Descriptions of artistic works. Reading: Articles on beauty standards. Writing: Describe what beauty means to you. Speaking: Discuss beauty in different cultures.Week 10Lesson 10Fashion and DesignObjectives: Explore the world of fashion and design. Grammar: Por vs. Para Culture: History of Cortés y la Malinche Activities: Vocabulary: Fashion terms. Listening: Interviews with fashion designers. Reading: Articles on fashion trends. Writing: Write about your favorite fashion trend. Speaking: Present a fashion trend.Week 11Lesson 11Language, Literature, and ArchitectureObjectives: Understand the connection between language, literature, and architecture. Grammar: Pronouns (object, subject), Double object pronouns Culture: Famous Hispanic authors and their works. Activities: Vocabulary: Literary and architectural terms. Listening: Literary excerpts. Reading: Excerpts from famous Hispanic literature. Writing: Analyze a piece of literature. Speaking: Discuss the impact of literature on culture.Week 12Lesson 12Review and PracticeObjectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills. Grammar: Review pronominal verbs and pronouns. Activities: Practice exercises on pronouns and pronominal verbs. Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary. Listening: Comprehensive listening practice. Writing: Reflective essay on beauty and aesthetics.Unit 4Contemporary LifeContemporary Life4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 13Lesson 13RelationshipsObjectives: Discuss relationships and social interactions. Grammar: Present Subjunctive Culture: African Influence in Latin America Activities: Vocabulary: Relationship terms. Listening: Conversations about relationships. Reading: Articles on social customs. Writing: Reflect on an important relationship. Speaking: Discuss the dynamics of relationships.Week 14Lesson 14LifestylesObjectives: Explore different lifestyles and social customs. Grammar: Noun Clauses Culture: The Spanish Monarchy Activities: Vocabulary: Lifestyle terms. Listening: Interviews on lifestyle choices. Reading: Articles on the Spanish Monarchy. Writing: Compare different lifestyles. Speaking: Presentation on a chosen lifestyle.Week 15Lesson 15Social Customs and ValuesObjectives: Understand and discuss social customs and values. Grammar: Adjective Clauses Culture: Literature: “Sensemayá” by Nicolás Guillén Activities: Vocabulary: Social customs and values. Listening: Descriptions of social events. Reading: Analyze “Sensemayá”. Writing: Essay on a social custom. Speaking: Discuss the importance of social customs.Week 16Lesson 16Review and PracticeObjectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills. Grammar: Review present subjunctive and related clauses. Activities: Practice exercises on subjunctive mood. Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary. Listening: Comprehensive listening practice. Writing: Reflective essay on contemporary life.Unit 5The Family and Its Interaction with the WorldThe Family and Its Interaction with the World4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 17Lesson 17Social NetworkingObjectives: Discuss the role of social networking. Grammar: Indirect Commands, Direct Commands Culture: La guitarra Activities: Vocabulary: Social networking terms. Listening: Discussions on social media. Reading: Articles on the impact of social networking. Writing: Reflect on your social media use. Speaking: Debate the pros and cons of social networking.Week 18Lesson 18Human GeographyObjectives: Explore human geography and its impacts. Grammar: Present Perfect Indicative (regular/irregular) Culture: Plantas medicinales Activities: Vocabulary: Geography terms. Listening: Reports on geographic issues. Reading: Articles on human geography. Writing: Describe the geography of your region. Speaking: Presentation on a geographic topic.Week 19Lesson 19Global CitizenshipObjectives: Understand the concept of global citizenship. Grammar: Present Perfect Subjunctive Culture: History of Che Guevara Activities: Vocabulary: Citizenship terms. Listening: Stories of global citizens. Reading: Biography of Che Guevara. Writing: Reflect on what it means to be a global citizen. Speaking: Discuss global citizenship responsibilities.Week 20Lesson 20Review and PracticeObjectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills. Grammar: Review perfect tenses. Activities: Practice exercises on perfect tenses. Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary. Listening: Comprehensive listening practice. Writing: Reflective essay on family and global interaction.Unit 6Global ChallengesGlobal Challenges4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 21Lesson 21Population and DemographicsObjectives: Discuss population issues and demographics. Grammar: Future with probability Culture: Government in Uruguay Activities: Vocabulary: Demographic terms. Listening: Reports on population issues. Reading: Articles on demographics. Writing: Analyze population trends. Speaking: Discuss demographic challenges.Week 22Lesson 22Economic IssuesObjectives: Understand and discuss economic challenges. Grammar: Conditional with probability Culture: Literature: César Vallejo Activities: Vocabulary: Economic terms. Listening: Economic news reports. Reading: Works by César Vallejo. Writing: Reflect on an economic issue. Speaking: Debate economic policies.Week 23Lesson 23Environmental IssuesObjectives: Explore environmental challenges and solutions. Grammar: Prepositions, Relative Pronouns Culture: Environmental policies in Hispanic countries. Activities: Vocabulary: Environmental terms. Listening: Discussions on environmental issues. Reading: Articles on environmental conservation. Writing: Persuasive essay on an environmental issue. Speaking: Presentation on an environmental solution.Week 24Lesson 24Review and PracticeObjectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills. Grammar: Review future and conditional tenses. Activities: Practice exercises on future and conditional tenses. Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary. Listening: Comprehensive listening practice. Writing: Reflective essay on global challenges.Unit 7Science and TechnologyScience and Technology4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 25Lesson 25Access to TechnologyObjectives: Discuss access to technology and its impacts. Grammar: Past Subjunctive Culture: Education in Cuba Activities: Vocabulary: Technology terms. Listening: Reports on technology access. Reading: Articles on technological advancements. Writing: Reflect on your access to technology. Speaking: Debate the digital divide.Week 26Lesson 26Effects of Technology on Self and SocietyObjectives: Explore the effects of technology on individuals and society. Grammar: Noun Clauses Culture: Los gestos Activities: Vocabulary: Technology impacts. Listening: Interviews on technology use. Reading: Articles on societal impacts of technology. Writing: Essay on technology's impact on daily life. Speaking: Discuss the pros and cons of technology.Week 27Lesson 27InnovationsObjectives: Understand and discuss technological innovations. Grammar: Adjective Clauses Culture: History of La bandera de México Activities: Vocabulary: Innovation terms. Listening: Stories of technological innovations. Reading: Biography of Mexican innovators. Writing: Research a technological innovation. Speaking: Present on a chosen innovation.Week 28Lesson 28Review and PracticeObjectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills. Grammar: Review past subjunctive and related clauses. Activities: Practice exercises on subjunctive mood. Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary. Listening: Comprehensive listening practice. Writing: Reflective essay on science and technology.Unit 8Life Outside of WorkLife Outside of Work4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 29Lesson 29Travel and LeisureObjectives: Discuss travel and leisure activities. Grammar: Passive Voice (ser), Passive se, Unintentional se Culture: La bandera de Ecuador Activities: Vocabulary: Travel and leisure terms. Listening: Travel podcasts. Reading: Articles on travel destinations. Writing: Describe a memorable trip. Speaking: Plan a group travel itinerary.Week 30Lesson 30EntertainmentObjectives: Explore entertainment options and their cultural significance. Grammar: Haber & Perfect Tenses (including subjunctive) Culture: Dulces y meriendas del mundo hispano Activities: Vocabulary: Entertainment terms. Listening: Interviews with entertainers. Reading: Articles on entertainment history. Writing: Review of a movie or show. Speaking: Discuss favorite entertainment activities.Week 31Lesson 31VolunteerismObjectives: Understand and discuss the importance of volunteerism. Grammar: Perfect Tenses (review) Culture: Volunteer organizations in Hispanic countries. Activities: Vocabulary: Volunteer terms. Listening: Stories from volunteers. Reading: Articles on volunteerism. Writing: Persuasive essay on the importance of volunteering. Speaking: Share a volunteering experience.Week 32Lesson 32Review and Final Exam PreparationObjectives: Review all learned material and prepare for final exams. Grammar: Comprehensive review of tenses and moods. Activities: Practice exercises on all grammar topics. Speaking: Final presentations on chosen topics. Listening: Comprehensive listening practice. Writing: Reflective essay on the course journey. Final exam review and practice tests.
This class is taught in Spanish.
- Demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication using Spanish.
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Use Spanish to connect with other disciplines and expand their knowledge in various contexts.
- Develop insight into the nature of the Spanish language and its culture.
- Use Spanish to participate in communities both at home and around the world.
- Listen to, read, understand, and interpret a wide variety of authentic Spanish-language materials and sources.
Am a Bilingual EC-6 and Spanish EC-12 Certified Educator. I hold a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction and have been teaching students from across the country online for the last 11 plus years. I have extensive experience building Spanish curriculum for levels 1, 2, 3 and AP. Am a native Spanish speaker.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Homework will be provided to all students.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: All students will be assessed informally during class, through various activities, Nearpod, and exit tickets, to inform and guide teachers instruction. Formal assessments will be offered upon request for students. Please ensure you let the teacher know prior and or during the first day of class. Please see class description for additional guidance.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Grades will be offered upon student request. Please kindly request this prior to your first class.
High School Spanish III/IV. The AP Spanish course is a college level course. The intensity, quality, and amount of materials can be compared to a third-year college course.
Virtual or Physical Notebook to keep all material/notes provided Writing utensils such as pencils, pens, highlighters
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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$37
weekly or $1,184 for 32 classes1x per week, 32 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
3-6 learners per class