Foundations in Spanish
A first semester Spanish course for middle school students, focusing on vocabulary acquisition and culture utilizing current events, music videos, musical theater, geography, and history.
Brigid Pérez, Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Specialist
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(288)
What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
THIS COURSE HAS A MAXIMUM OF 6 STUDENTS. Welcome to la clase de español. This class is a beginner level for middle school students. Please take a moment to read the entire course description. Students at this level will begin by focus on acquiring a basic vocabulary in Spanish, by hearing, seeing, and repeating. We will use songs, movement, and various elements of culture and geography. There will be significant focus on students speaking during class sessions, therefore, a microphone is REQUIRED. OVERVIEW There are so many benefits to learning a second or third language. This course is designed to help students do precisely that! Students will learn the fundamentals of the Spanish language as well as delve into some of the various cultures of the Spanish speaking world. WHAT TO EXPECT Students should be prepared to : - TAKE NOTES; keep a Spanish notebook - watch/ make use of any number of curated videos and resources - respond to classroom forum prompts by writing a small response in each discussion - participate actively in the classroom discussion by being willing to answer questions or engage in dialogue (It is extremely helpful to the dynamic of the classroom if students actively participate via camera and microphone). WHAT IS EXPECTED Students should be able to - read at a middle school level - have a basic understanding of English grammar (or be willing to brush up on it) - actively respond to classroom discussion SCOPE & SEQUENCE OF THE COURSE: Session 1: Language Origins Session 2: Greetings Session 3: Alphabet and Counting Session 4: Colors and Songs Session 5: Clothing Session 6: What day is today? Days of the Week; Important Festivals in Spain Session 7: The Calendar; Important Festivals in Latin America Session 8: What is the Weather? Session 9: The Body & Football Session 10: Classes & Schedules Session 11: After School Activities (Acciones) Session 12: Special Expressions with Tener Session 13: La Casa Session 14: The Classroom and Classroom Objects Session 15: La Comida Session 16: Student Presentations The final week of class will be dedicated to student presentations, where they will introduce themselves and speak on a topic they have chosen, in Spanish Students will need to join the Google Classroom to use outside the webinar. This will facilitate sharing presentations, additional materials, and submission of independent student work. Students should be prepared to spend 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class, reviewing and consolidating what they have learned. Many students benefit greatly from having a textbook to follow along in, as well as to review concepts either before or after classes. If you think your child could benefit from such, drop me a line and I can make some suggestions as to which books would be well suited and tie in with this course.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students need daily practice when learning a foreign language. This course will incorporate the use of various technologies and media resources. Many younger students will need help in maneuvering these various websites - at least in the initial stages...to get started. Parents are still the primary teacher, and there is the expectation that they will be actively involved in the learning process.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2017
4.7
288reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been speaking Spanish since I was quite young. My mother felt it was very beneficial for me to learn a second language, and started teaching me, as she herself endeavored to master the language. She took me to whatever cultural venues she could find, The Spanish Repertorio, flamenco dances or guitar ensembles at cultural centers, usw. When I was 11, she sent me to visit friends and spend the summer in Costa Rica. I even had the opportunity to go to school there for a time. It was an unforgettable experience that set me on a new trajectory.
Later, I studied Spanish in high school, and majored in Spanish (and Economics) in college. I spent part of my first year in Ecuador, where I was once again immersed in the language. I also had the opportunity to study the history at the university and explore the culture living with a host family.
My studies and travels have since led me to return numerous times to Costa Rica, branch out to include Nicaragua, live and travel in Spain, and take a number of trips to Mexico, where I lived amongst locals.. I have also had the opportunity to host visitors from overseas, including Spain, Colombia, and Mexico, thus continuing the tradition of cultural exchange.
Over the years, I have developed near native fluency in the Spanish language. I use it on a daily basis, speak it at home, and have taught it now to students of all ages, including preschoolers and college professors.
As a native English speaker, (and a grammarian at heart) I have the added bonus of possessing a deep understanding of the aspects of language that English speakers struggle with, and can tailor my lessons accordingly.
I love languages, and I love seeing students have those aha moments, when things suddenly connect and make sense. Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world and it can build so many bridges for young people. I can help them build a solid foundation for that bridge.Reviews
Live Group Class
$245
for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Completed by 88 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
4-6 learners per class
