Spanish for Travel Abroad: Costa Rica
Are you planning to travel abroad for a vacation, to visit family, or are curious about Spanish speaking countries? Have you already traveled to Costa Rica and want to share your experiences with others? Join Sra. Kimberly and young travelers to learn basic Spanish conversation, how to ask questions, intro to verbs, geography, and discover the diverse culture of Costa Rica!
Sra. Kimberly
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(218)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I will guide your learner through the process of learning Spanish however, each learner, is responsible for actively acquiring and constructing knowledge by completing all assigned readings, activities, and voice recordings and practicing Spanish outside of class each week.Assessment
Students will be informally assessed by me on the *NCSSFL-**ACTFL Can-Do Statements Progress Indicators for Language Learners. The NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements are self-assessment checklists that language learners use to determine what they are capable of in Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes of communication. According to the National Standards for 21st Century Language Learning, these modes of communication fall into the following categories: • Interpersonal (Person-to-Person) Communication • Presentational Speaking (Spoken Production) • Presentational Writing (Written Production) • Interpretive Listening • Interpretive Reading For language learners, the ultimate goal is to develop the ability to use a world language in a meaningful way for their purposes and contexts. To achieve this goal, the Can-Do Statements serve two purposes: 1- for Sra. Kimberly, they provide learning targets for curriculum design with progress indicators 2- for students, they provide a way to chart her progress. Checklists are most effective when used in conjunction with an overall reflective learning process that includes setting goals, selecting strategies, self-assessing, providing evidence, and reflecting before setting new goals. The more engaged your learner is in her/his/their own learning process, the more intrinsically motivated she/he/they will become. According to research, the ability of learners to set goals is related to their motivation, language achievement, and proficiency growth.Class Experience
Through live teacher interaction, audio clips, short films, videos, and games, students will see and hear native speakers in authentic locations around the Spanish speaking world. Presented to reach audio visual learners, these activities help build competency in each of the four language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In the target language, learners will be able to: -Ask and answer basic personal questions -Use new vocabulary to engage in casual conversations -Use adjectives, nouns, articles, and the verbs ser & tener to describe yourself and others -Talk about what you and others like using gusta/gustan -Talk about and describe popular dishes in Costa Rica Grammar instruction with include: -alphabet -nouns, pronouns, and articles -Up to 12 essential verbs -adjectives -numbers 1-100 -present tense -irregular verbs like gustar -inclusive language The cultural focus Fall 2022 will be on the celebrations of independence throughout Latin America, with an emphasis on Costa Rica. -Essential Spanish for travel -Learn the weather to know how to pack la maleta. -What do you like to do? What would you like to do in Costa Rica? -Food, Festivals, and Fun in Costa Rica -Speaking assessment - student presentations using Vocaroo -Multiple Choice Assessment - student made using Kahoot
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
See and hear Spanish spoken by native speakers in a variety of natural language settings.
Practice listening to, reading, speaking, and writing Spanish.
Practice pronunciation skills by recording and listening to their own voice and comparing it to the voices of native speakers.
Begin to develop their ability to communicate effectively and express themselves with confidence in Spanish.
Have the opportunity to enhance their awareness of, and appreciation for, the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.
Gain cultural knowledge about various Spanish-speaking countries.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Romance languages use general rules to identify the gender of nouns and adjectives and will be taught using traditional and inclusive language. Please be sure to indicate your learners pronouns and preferred names.
Supply List
I will provide printable materials (PDF's) which will be uploaded to the Outschool classroom page throughout the duration of the course. Access to a printer is recommended. Please make sure your learner is ready and prepared to work on the lessons during class and has a notebook or binder with a section for this class. Handouts from teacher: Phonetic charts Graphic organizers Interactive notebooks materials Other materials as needed Supplies learners need: pencils/erasers colored pens markers highlighters index cards spiral or composition notebook
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
218reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Sra. Kimberly is a multicultural specialist, world language educator, writer, public speaker, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Since 2001, her experience includes teaching K-12 Spanish, English as a Second Language (ESL), Students with Interrupted Formal Education, and Bilingual Special Education/Exceptional Children. During these years, Kimberly was also an adjunct instructor of ESL/TESOL, English for Academic Purposes, and participated in educational research. Studying world languages, traveling to discover cultures around the world, reading, writing, and collecting foreign currency are some of her favorite things. As a lifelong learner, Sra. Kimberly is currently pursuing an EdD in educational leadership.Reviews
Live Group Class
$145
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 40 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
4-10 learners per class
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