Learn About Africa: Flags and Names in Spanish! (Kids)
In this one-time geography and language class, students will learn and practise accurate Spanish pronunciation while also learning the names of African countries in Spanish!
Ms. Shiren
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Pronunciation will be assessed and corrected, as necessary, throughout the theoretical and applied portions of the course.Class Experience
In this class, we will fine-tune pronunciation of the letters in Spanish, also spending time identifying the differences between English and Spanish letters. Extra time and assistance will be given to identify key characteristics of Spanish phonics and pronunciation, and its subtle differences from English phonetics and pronunciation patterns. We will then take this knowledge and apply it to learning the names of many African countries, while also learning to identify their corresponding flags. No prior knowledge is required!
Learning Goals
Students will fine-tune their pronunciation in Spanish while deepening their connection to the Spanish phonetic system. Also, the ability to recognize a handful of new world flags from the continent of Africa will also be added to their skill set.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a pencil and eraser for writing and access to the website above for our in class activity. Students are welcome to test out the accompanying website beforehand. A Spanish alphabet and phonetics chart is provided for students that would like to have it printed out to have on hand during the class, but it is not a requirement.
2 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2021
5.0
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Toronto
I am a graduate of the University of Toronto Peace and Conflict Studies program (now Peace, Conflict and Justice), with a specialization in African Studies, and minors in Spanish and East Asian Studies. In addition to Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, I have also studied French extensively. I am fluent in French and Spanish, and have worked in French- and Spanish-speaking locations, including within Africa, Europe and Latin America; where I have also had the privilege of being exposed to cultural experiences in various expressions of the African Diaspora.
Later work and study also involved writing/publishing, filmmaking and mental health, which have influenced my perspectives and forms of expression.
I bring all of these aspects of my work and former study to my teaching and combine them with my passion for travel and intercultural cooperation, knowledge and understanding, which I hope to share with my learners along the way.
Given my own ancestry and interests, the intersection leads to a deep interest in the African Diaspora across the globe and learning more about these communities. I have also explored the Chinese/Asian diaspora, and diversity in general, in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa - at the intersection of African diasporic identity.
I have been teaching and mentoring independently in a casual capacity for almost twenty years, via tutoring, management of tutoring teams and event volunteers, and designing and instructing language classes, cultural events, or industry training and mentorship. However, alongside filmmaking, teaching has become a main aspect of my activities in the last two years.
I believe that in order to uncover their 'passions', students must feel a connection to the material they are learning in a way that feels personal. I hope to present information to my students in a way that they can find new connections with languages and global histories that they may not have been exposed to before, and hopefully inspire curiosity for further growth and learning, which can lead to greater expansion in an area of interest to them.
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Here is some coverage about the African-themed classes for more information about them:
https://vitadaily.ca/2022/02/23/helping-kids-learn-about-black-history/
https://outschool.com/blog/black-history-educators/Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-9 learners per class
