This class is taught in English.

Students will acquire key vocabulary and phrases used in everyday conversations.
Students will develop listening comprehension skills through exposure to native Spanish speakers.
Students will engage in interactive activities that reinforce language retention and comprehension.

The curriculum creator of Aspire Learning Academy's Spanish classes possesses full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, as well as extensive experience as a language learner and instructor. Having started learning Spanish in high school and continuing her studies at the university level, she has built a solid foundation in reading fluency and spoken proficiency. Over the past 20+ years, she has immersed herself in the Spanish language and culture, achieving a level of fluency that allows her to read and speak Spanish without an English accent, showcasing her dedication and commitment to mastering the language.

With her firsthand experience as a non-native Spanish speaker, our curriculum creator understands the challenges and complexities that English speakers encounter when learning Spanish, enabling her to weave in explanations of concepts effectively to English-speaking learners. Leveraging insights from her own language learning journey, she offers valuable strategies to help students overcome obstacles and reach their language goals.

Since 2020, our curriculum creator has been teaching Spanish classes virtually, witnessing significant growth in her students' language abilities. Many started with minimal Spanish knowledge and, by the end of the school year, gained confidence in reading and engaging in basic conversations in Spanish. All of the other Spanish teachers at Aspire Learning Academy are native Spanish speakers, bringing an extra component to the classes that parents and students can trust that they are learning accurate language skills.

0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 3-6 per week
Feedback: included
Details: After each class, students will have the option to re-watch the video from the lesson while reading the video transcript in Spanish and English, allowing them to reinforce their understanding of the content and further develop their listening skills.

In addition, students will be encouraged to practice the vocabulary words introduced during the class. This involves reviewing the vocabulary list, playing the trivia by themselves, and completing a worksheet or activity to reinforce the language skills learned in class. Interactive activities help to solidify their understanding of the material.

After the second class, game assignments will be posted for further review of vocabulary learned during the week.
Progress Report
Frequency: included
Details: The trivia and game that is played gives a score based on the amount of questions answered correctly. This can be turned into a grade using a grading system of the parents choice or used to view learner progress throughout the course.