Beginner Spanish
This course is a fun and interactive introduction to the basics of Spanish. It focuses on essential vocabulary, everyday phrases, and foundational grammar and the acquisition of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 7 or more throughout the classAssessment
3-6 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
This is the perfect class for students who want to begin learning the Spanish language. Students will learn everyday basics such as common phrases and expressions, basic vocabulary, and foundational grammar rules. The topics that will be covered are greetings and expressions (introducing oneself, common greetings, asking and answering "How are you?," and polite expressions like please, thank you, etc.) colors, numbers (including describing age and how many of an object there are), days of the week, months of the year, and family vocabulary. During each lesson, I will show students a presentation that will teach students each term or vocabulary word within the topic and emphasizes pronunciation and grammar. I will always give students the opportunity to repeat back these terms so that they may practice speaking and perfect their pronunciation. Then students will complete different activities and assessments to help them practice the material and present to me what they have learned. These activities might include things like interactive game-based activities to help them remember vocabulary words in an engaging and meaningful way, self-recorded videos to help students practice their speaking, or worksheets that help students build their Spanish literacy skills. I also like to provide learners with different catchy songs for each topic that they can sing to help them remember vocabulary and expressions. This can be beneficial to students with specific learning styles and makes something like memorization more engaging and fun. Students will walk away from the course having the foundational skills to have basic conversations in Spanish and to be ready to take a more challenging course and further their Spanish education.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to greet someone in Spanish.
Students will understand and use basic Spanish vocabulary words.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Greetings and Everyday Expressions
Objectives:
I can introduce myself in Spanish using "Me llamo ______."
I can greet someone in Spanish.
I can use common polite expressions in Spanish.
Activities:
Greetings song
Greetings and Expressions worksheet
Interactive Greetings and Expressions game
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Greetings cont. (Estar and Emotions)
Objectives:
I can ask someone how they are in Spanish using, “Cómo estás?”
I can tell someone how I am using “Yo estoy…” and an emotion in Spanish.
Activities:
Estar and Emotions song
Estar and Emotions worksheet
Greeting/Introduction self-recorded video
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Colors
Objectives:
I can identify each color in Spanish.
I can write each color in Spanish.
I can pronounce the name of each color in Spanish.
I can tell my favorite color in Spanish using the sentence, “Mi color favorito es ______.”
Activities:
Colors song
Colors worksheet
Interactive Colors “Blooket”game
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Numbers (0-30)
Objectives:
I can identify numbers 0-30 in Spanish.
I can spell numbers 0-30.
I can pronounce numbers 0-30 in Spanish.
Activities:
Numbers song
Numbers worksheets
Interactive Numbers Game
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
All curriculum and materials will be supplied. The only thing learners need is a computer that can record audio and video.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
As someone who learned a second language in a class setting, I know what works best and what doesn't. I am not a native Spanish speaker, however I have become fully bilingual after taking Spanish courses from Kindergarten all the way through college. Additionally, I am an elementary school Spanish teacher. I teach students grades 3-4 the basics of Spanish to help them begin their journey with the Spanish language.
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Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $120 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-10 learners per class