Spanish Beginner Semester Self-Paced
This 20 week Spanish flex course is for 5th to 8th graders to learn the basics of Spanish through engaging lessons and interactive activities. Students will build vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and develop conversational skills.
Syed Ahmed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(21)
What's included
20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per weekAssessment
7 or more throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 9
Beginner Level
In this 20-week beginner Spanish flex course, learners will explore the fundamentals of the Spanish language through engaging, self-paced activities. Using Duolingo as the primary practice tool, students will learn vocabulary, sentence structures, and conversational skills. Weekly lessons will include video or slide instructions, assignments, and creative activities such as recording audio, writing sentences, and completing projects. Learners will also complete assessments through Google Forms and share audio responses via tools like Vocaroo or Flip. The course structure encourages independent practice while providing clear guidance and opportunities for personalized feedback. By the end of the course, learners will have built a strong foundation in Spanish and developed the confidence to use it in everyday situations. This course is designed to be flexible and engaging, giving students control over their learning schedule while still receiving structured guidance. Each week includes: • Interactive lessons: Video or slide presentations introducing new topics. • Practice assignments: Duolingo lessons to reinforce vocabulary and grammar. • Creative activities: Writing, recording, or project-based assignments to apply what they learn. • Assessments: Google Form quizzes to track progress and provide feedback. Teaching style is personalized and supportive, with opportunities for learners to interact with the instructor through submitted assignments and optional discussion board activities. This structure allows for independent learning while ensuring students feel supported and motivated.
Learning Goals
Develop basic Spanish vocabulary for everyday topics, including greetings, family, food, weather, and travel.Form simple sentences and ask/answer basic questions in Spanish.
Syllabus
20 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Weeks 1-2: Basics and Greetings
• Learn greetings, introductions, and common expressions.
• Practice basic sentence structures. Lesson 2:
Weeks 1-2: Basics and Greetings
• Learn greetings, introductions, and common expressions.
• Practice basic sentence structures. Lesson 3:
Weeks 3-4: Family and People
• Build vocabulary related to family and people.
• Use simple adjectives to describe relationships. Lesson 4:
Weeks 3-4: Family and People
• Build vocabulary related to family and people.
• Use simple adjectives to describe relationships. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will use the following resources:
• Duolingo: For vocabulary and grammar practice. I provide a class link to join and a student login account will be needed.
• Outschool Class Page: For assignment submissions and feedback.
• Google Forms: For weekly assessments.
• Vocaroo or Flip: For recording and sharing audio responses. I provide a class link to join and a student login account will be needed.
Supply List
• Device: Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet. • Duolingo Account: Free account setup required. • Headphones and Microphone: Optional but recommended for recording audio responses. • Notebook: To take notes or practice writing in Spanish. No additional purchases are necessary as all other resources are free and provided online.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Duolingo lesson guidebooks are used as the main resource. Another source used in class is Spanishdict.com.
Joined August, 2021
5.0
21reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi! I’m Syed (pronounced Sigh-Ed)! Some like to also call me Señor Ahmed or Mr. A.
I love to teach Science, Spanish, and sometimes both at the same time. For all my techy people out there, I enjoy teaching how to use technology tools to make learning and life easier. Don’t be surprised if here and there I post a class on some of my favorite games (Halo, Minecraft, Roblox).
I have been an educator for 20 years. I am currently a certified teacher in a brick and mortar school teaching middle school science dual language Spanish. I have endorsements in:
Science Kinder to 8th grade
Bilingual Spanish Education and Dual Language
Social Science
Once upon a time I was a school principal, but I loved teaching so much that I came back to the classroom. Now I want to teach even more and teach more students here on Outschool!
As a teacher and a learner for life, I value helped me young people think for themselves and find the answers to their own questions. I have found that we often learn best through play. I try to incorporate as much play into my lessons as I can. I mean, if I'm having fun, it's likely that my students are, too!
Fun fact #1: my parents are from Venezuela and India.
Fact fact #2: I'm a big fan of anime and have hosted anime clubs for elementary and high school students! Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$25
weekly or $500 for all content20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 11-14
