Keep Calm & Spanish: Choice Board Learning! Level 2 (Advanced Beginners!)
This ongoing course will allow intermediate Spanish students to speak, read, write, and listen to authentic Spanish as they work to build their foundational skills in each of these areas.
Holly Tellander, MA Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(365)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This weekly class will give intermediate students practice speaking, reading, writing & listening to Spanish. Each week a new grammar concept will be discussed and practiced using all four modalities of language. Through the lens of Hispanic culture and language exploration, students will be encouraged to build strong study habits and diverse learning tools to support them as they reflect on their language-learning journey. Second language learning offers an unparalleled opportunity to build strong executive functioning skills and self-confidence - especially when the learner is encouraged to constantly reflect on their habits and goals, and the environment is supportive and fun. Small class sizes allow plenty of time for students to ask questions and for me as the instructor to allow student interest and curiosity to guide our learning. Students who have completed both of my beginner level Spanish classes "Project-Based Learning Spanish: Mi Familia!" and/or "Project-Based Learning Spanish: Me Gusta Comer!" will feel very comfortable in this intermediate class and will further deepen their comprehension & confidence with Spanish language & culture!
Learning Goals
Students will:
-engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and
exchange opinions
- understand and interpret written and spoken Spanish language on a variety of topics
- cover & review grammar topics such as the following:
~ Spanish verb conjugation:
~ present tense verb conjugation of regular, stem-changing & reflexive verbs
~ present progressive verb tense
~ preterite tense
~ imperfect tense
~ formal & informal commands
~ conditional tense
~ article noun/adjective/article/verb agreement
~ use of subject and object pronouns
~ asking & answering questions
~ identify and utilize successful study methods
~ set and reflect on personal language goals
~ participate in collaborative conversations and investigations with peers
Other Details
Supply List
Students are required to have: ~ A dedicated Spanish notebook - or folder with loose paper that can be kept in order Students will benefit from having access to the following resources (though they are not required): - A Spanish dictionary (online is fine, but book form is preferable to teach and reinforce dictionary skills
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2019
4.9
365reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a BA in Elementary Education and an MA in Bilingual & Multicultural Education.
I lived in Mexico with a host family as an exchange student in college and attended El Universidad Autonomo de Querataro where I took daily classes in conversation & culture. After more than 8 years of studying Spanish as a student in the United States, this experience solidified my bilingualism.
I have been a classroom Spanish teacher for more than 10 years.
I believe that second language learning is most effective when kids get to use their creativity, learn how to best use the resources available AND have the opportunity to make choices about their learning.
I have been studying Spanish for more than 20 years. English is my first language and as a second-language learner, I understand the challenges of persevering through frustration AND the brain-based (and professional!) benefits of sticking with it!
I attended El Universidad Autonomo de Queretaro in Queretaro, Mexico as a college student and took classes in conversation & culture. I lived with a family while attending university.
I include culture education in all of my language teaching because I believe it's important to build a holistic understanding of your new language, its history, and its people.
I have been an online teacher for more than 5 years and I love the challenge of helping kids build confidence with online learning. I challenge myself to continually reflect on my methods and utilize research and best practices to keep my instructional methods fresh and student-centered.
Kids today can learn anything that they set their minds to thanks to the freedom of the internet. I believe it's important to build the skills for them to be curious, careful and competent internet learners AS WELL AS bilingual world citizens!Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
