Elementary Spanish and Conversation 1
2x-a-week, 12-week semester course using literature and songs.
Renai Ruiz, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(445)
What's included
24 live meetings
20 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Parent notes, handouts, and study materials and resources are provided to practice and extend what is learned in class. Practice is essential to progress and success.Assessment
Students will complete oral projects that will be presented in designated classes.Grading
A certificate of completion is offered upon request.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Traditional/native and translated stories, poetry, and songs are integrated throughout the course and focus on building vocabulary, reading and responding to simple texts, and basic conversation skills. Students will learn Spanish relevant to their lives using literature, songs, and in-class speaking practice and games. Themes include greetings and introductions, home, school, hobbies, and other common topics. Skill subjects such as: - numbers - alphabet and pronunciation - days of the week - months of the year - telling time are also covered. These skill subjects are integrated in the conversations, so it is not just memorizing lists of words! Thematic vocabulary and grammar build upon each other in each class. There is an emphasis on listening comprehension and having a conversation about different topics. Students speak to one another, as well as with the teacher to practice what is learned in each class. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. 50/50 Spanish/English, according to student ability. Session topics: Session 1 - Intro, part 1 Session 2 - Intro, part 2 Session 3 - Intro, part 3 Session 4 - Intro, part 4 Session 5 - Game review Session 6 - Presentations Session 7 - Cultural Connections Session 8 - Family members, part 1 Session 9 - Family members, part 2 Session 10 - Pets Session 11 - My home Session 12 - Game review Session 13 - Presentations Session 14 - Introduction to school Session 15 - School activities Session 16 - School subjects Session 17 - School supplies Session 18 - Review and presentations Session 19 - Cultural Connections Session 20 - Sports and hobbies 1 Session 21 - Sports and hobbies 2 Session 22 - Sports and hobbies 3 Session 23 - Game Day Review Session 24 - Final Presentations NOTE: (For those who were interested in Elementary Spanish & Conversation 1a, this is the combined 1a and 1b courses, with extended/more in-depth practice.)
Learning Goals
By the end of class, students will have the tools to greet, talk about themselves, their family, school, hobbies and pastimes within their routines. Students will also be introduced to beginning reading.
The following content is integrated in the session topics:
Spanish alphabet and pronunciation
Introduction to reading Spanish
Numbers to 100
Days of the week
Months of the year
Telling time
SESSION TOPICS
Session 1 - Intro, part 1
Session 2 - Intro, part 2
Session 3 - Intro, part 3
Session 4 - Intro, part 4
Session 5 - Game review
Session 6 - Presentations
Session 7 - Cultural Connections
Session 8 - Family and home, part 1
Session 9 - Family and home, part 2
Session 10 - Family and home, part 3
Session 11 - Family and home, part 4
Session 12 - Game review
Session 13 - Presentations
Session 14 - Introduction to school
Session 15 - School, part 2
Session 16 - School, part 3
Session 17 - School, part 4
Session 18 - Review and presentations
Session 19 - Cultural Connections
Session 20 - Sports and hobbies 1
Session 21 - Sports and hobbies 2
Session 22 - Sports and hobbies 3
Session 23 - Game Day Review
Session 24 - Final Presentations
Some aspects of grammar will be taught as needed to include the present tense forms of the verbs "to be" (ser, estar), "to study," (estudiar), "to go" (ir), and more. Some question words will be practiced and understood.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Spanish is a gendered language, and does not have gender-neutral articles. In general, the "they" form will be using the masculine article (which, historically, was gender-neutral).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2017
4.9
445reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Mexico Teaching Certificate
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University - Portland
I am a longtime homeschooler (over 16 years and counting!), and an experienced, licensed teacher with endorsements in bilingual education and TESOL. I have also earned a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction in Early Childhood Education (birth through Grade 3).
I have been speaking Spanish for over 25 years, have homeschooled preschool through high school in a bicultural and bilingual home for the past 20 years, and have tutored and taught all ages bilingually in schools and tutoring settings for over 10 years. I have graduated one, and continue to homeschool my other child.
I offer several series of Spanish classes, using familiar translated stories, native Spanish stories, songs, and poems. I teach practical, useable Spanish that can be used right away, and talk about familiar themes interesting to many children.
**Circle Time Spanish (TM)
**Elementary Spanish 1 & 2
**Holiday Time Spanish (TM)
**Science Time Spanish (TM)
**Singing Time Spanish (TM)
**Spanish Immersion Kindergarten
**Spanish Immersion PreK Circle Time (TM)
**Story Time Spanish (TM)
I believe children learn through different modalities and integrate various learning methods in the live classes and the materials I post to parents. If there is a class or topic you would like to see covered or your child is interested in (in Spanish), contact me! I do my best to offer a personalized experience.
I also post information about bilingual families and learning a second language on my family language learning page, www.facebook.com/AdelanteSpanishforAll, and author titles on family language learning and language supplements.Reviews
Live Group Course
$34
weekly or $400 for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
50 min
Completed by 44 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
4-6 learners per class
