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Reading Spanish Is Easy! Story-Based Learning With Spanish First-Readers(1 Of 3)

CONTACT TO SCHEDULE... Using 10 Spanish first-reader books, learners explore the Spanish language with a focus on reading and comprehension. Learners will read a story, discuss its meaning, and play an exciting game to review vocabulary.
Aspire Learning Academy
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included

12 live meetings
9 in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. Each week students will be provided with game links to continue to practice vocabulary through gameplay outside of class.
Progress Report
At the end of the course and as requested, the game reports will be provided to show student progress.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
Are you looking for an engaging and fun way to introduce your learner to the Spanish language? Look no further! This Spanish class is designed to immerse learners in the language through story-based learning. With a focus on reading and comprehension, 10 captivating first-reader books in Spanish are used to teach learners the language with ease.

The stories used during class combine proven methods of learning Spanish such as a story-based approach, repetition, simple sentences, context, visual cues, and humor. The pictures use color purposefully to accelerate comprehension, while the one line of Spanish text per page follows a repetition structure that is confidence-building for young learners.

Each week, learners will read one story together with the teacher's guidance, engaging in discussions about the meaning of each page. Then, learners will listen to the audio reading by a native Spanish speaker. This allows learners to develop an authentic ear for the language and enhance pronunciation skills. Following the story, learners will dive into the vocabulary words presented in each story through gameplay, ensuring they gain a solid foundation in Spanish vocabulary. Students will learn at least 10 new words every week for the first 10 weeks!

After completing all 10 books in the first set, students will review vocabulary words. During the last class, students will be expected to read their own story they created using the words they’ve learned, thus putting into practice what they have learned.

NOTE:
**This is the 1st set of 3, which introduces simpler and basic vocabulary. If you enroll your learner in all 3 sets, your learner will have the joy of exploring a total of 30 captivating first-reader books, each building upon the previous knowledge acquired.

**The books used during the class are available for purchase as optional supplementary materials for further reading practice outside of class. If you are interested in purchasing the book sets, the link to purchase is in the welcome message. However, please be aware that purchasing the book set is entirely optional and not a requirement for attending the class. This class is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience regardless of whether you choose to acquire the books.
Learning Goals
Develop basic reading and comprehension skills in Spanish.
Build a strong foundation in Spanish vocabulary, learning at least 10 new words each week.
learning goal

Syllabus

12 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Family / Intro: ¡Hola! (Hello!)
 Students meet the main characters and vocabulary for family members 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Animals: ¡Abracadabra! (Abracadabra!)
 Students learn animal vocabulary 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Clothing: Veo colores (I See Colors)
 Students learn clothing vocabulary 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Colors: Me visto solito (I Get Dressed By Myself)
 Students learn the names of common colors 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
The use of captivating stories and incorporating games keep learners interested and engaged, holding attention better than traditional methods, making it easier for children with ADHD to stay focused.
Parental Guidance
Gimkit.com is used for interactive games and review.
Pre-Requisites
It is helpful to already know the Spanish letter sounds to help with reading, but not required.
Joined June, 2022
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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.

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$15

weekly or $180 for 12 classes
1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min

Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-8 learners per class

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