Reading Spanish Is Easy! - Spanish Reading Practice for Beginning Readers(7-12)
Learners take turns reading a page from one short story each week. Class instruction is in both English and Spanish, but the stories are in Spanish only. This class focuses on reading skills, not vocabulary.
Aspire Learning Academy
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(82)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekProgress Report
includedClass Experience
Beginner Level
This class is a follow-up to any of our Reading Spanish is Easy classes or for any student who has already learned how to read in Spanish. Each week, students will take turns reading a short fictional or non-fiction story in Spanish only. The stories used are from Reading A-Z levels A, B, and C, which corresponds to Lexile BR70L-160L. Stories contain 8 pages total, with approximately 2-10 words per sentence, and 30-70 words per story. With a maximum of 4 students, each student will have the opportunity to read two pages out loud. Throughout the class, I will help guide students through the correct pronunciation, and in the end, I will read the entire story. While this class does not focus on vocabulary, learners will easily understand the stories through repetition and illustrations. If time permits, we will discuss what the story is about and what each word means. However, this is not a vocabulary class. WEEKLY BREAKDOWN: Week of Oct 13 - Entra (Get In) Level C Week of Oct 20 - Contar a la hora de dormir (Bedtime Counting) Level A Week of Oct 27 - Carlos y su maestra (Carlos and His Teacher) Level B Week of Nov 3 - Un lugar llamado hogar (A Place Called Home) Level C Week of Nov 10 - Él corre (He Runs) Level A Week of Nov 17 - Clima de primavera (Spring Weather) Level B Week of Nov 24 - NO CLASS Week of Dec 1 - Hacemos un muñeco de nieve (We Make a Snowman) Level C Week of Dec 8 - ¿Cuántas patas? (How Many Legs?) Level A Week of Dec 15 - Demasiadas hojas (Too Many Leaves) Level B Week of Dec 22 - NO CLASS Week of Dec 29 - NO CLASS Contact us if you do not see a day or time listed when your learner is available. This class is also available in higher levels with more words per story and as a one-on-one class tailored to your learner's needs.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their Spanish reading fluency and confidence.Students will understand the content of the stories through repetition and illustrations, even though vocabulary is not the primary focus.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The website readinga-z.com is used through screenshare only.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2022
4.9
82reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-4 learners per class
