Unit 1Personal Identity
4 lessons4 Weeks
Personal Identity
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Self-Image
Objectives: Describe personal characteristics and interests.
Grammar: Present Tense (Regular/Irregular), Gustar & Other Verbs
Culture: Spanish in Africa
Activities:
Vocabulary: Personal traits, interests.
Listening: Audio clips about self-descriptions.
Reading: Articles on self-image.
Writing: Describe yourself and your interests.
Speaking: Pair activity to discuss personal interests.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Personal Beliefs
Objectives: Express personal beliefs and preferences.
Grammar: Ser vs. Estar with Adjectives, Possessives
Culture: Bailes hispanos
Activities:
Vocabulary: Beliefs and preferences.
Listening: Interviews discussing personal beliefs.
Reading: Essays on cultural beliefs.
Writing: Short essay on your core beliefs.
Speaking: Group discussion on beliefs.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Personal Interests
Objectives: Talk about hobbies and interests.
Grammar: Demonstratives
Culture: History of Francisco Franco
Activities:
Vocabulary: Hobbies and interests.
Listening: Podcasts on personal hobbies.
Reading: Biography of Francisco Franco.
Writing: Describe a hobby or interest in detail.
Speaking: Presentation on a favorite interest.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Review and Practice
Objectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills.
Grammar: Review present tense and related grammar.
Activities:
Practice exercises on present tense, ser vs. estar, and possessives.
Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary.
Listening: Comprehensive listening practice.
Writing: Reflective essay on personal growth in language learning.
Unit 2Families and Communities
4 lessons4 Weeks
Families and Communities
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Family Structure
Objectives: Discuss family dynamics and structure.
Grammar: Progressive Tenses
Culture: Movie Ratings in Hispanic Countries
Activities:
Vocabulary: Family members, roles.
Listening: Conversations about family dynamics.
Reading: Articles on family structures.
Writing: Describe your family.
Speaking: Discuss family roles and customs.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Customs and Values
Objectives: Understand and describe cultural customs and values.
Grammar: Preterit
Culture: Picar y Tapas
Activities:
Vocabulary: Cultural customs and values.
Listening: Stories on cultural customs.
Reading: "Los maderos de San Juan" by Asunción Silva.
Writing: Describe a cultural custom.
Speaking: Share a cultural value from your background.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Education
Objectives: Discuss educational systems and experiences.
Grammar: Imperfect
Culture: Education systems in Hispanic countries.
Activities:
Vocabulary: School subjects, educational terms.
Listening: Discussions on education.
Reading: Articles comparing educational systems.
Writing: Reflect on your educational experiences.
Speaking: Debate on the best educational practices.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Communities
Objectives: Explore and describe different types of communities.
Grammar: Preterit vs. Imperfect
Culture: Community events in Hispanic cultures.
Activities:
Vocabulary: Community roles, events.
Listening: Community event reports.
Reading: Stories about community life.
Writing: Describe your community.
Speaking: Presentation on a community event.
Unit 3Beauty and Aesthetics
4 lessons4 Weeks
Beauty and Aesthetics
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Beauty and Creativity
Objectives: Discuss concepts of beauty and creativity.
Grammar: Pronominal Verbs (reflexive, reciprocal)
Culture: Torres humanas
Activities:
Vocabulary: Beauty and creativity terms.
Listening: Descriptions of artistic works.
Reading: Articles on beauty standards.
Writing: Describe what beauty means to you.
Speaking: Discuss beauty in different cultures.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Fashion and Design
Objectives: Explore the world of fashion and design.
Grammar: Por vs. Para
Culture: History of Cortés y la Malinche
Activities:
Vocabulary: Fashion terms.
Listening: Interviews with fashion designers.
Reading: Articles on fashion trends.
Writing: Write about your favorite fashion trend.
Speaking: Present a fashion trend.
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Language, Literature, and Architecture
Objectives: Understand the connection between language, literature, and architecture.
Grammar: Pronouns (object, subject), Double object pronouns
Culture: Famous Hispanic authors and their works.
Activities:
Vocabulary: Literary and architectural terms.
Listening: Literary excerpts.
Reading: Excerpts from famous Hispanic literature.
Writing: Analyze a piece of literature.
Speaking: Discuss the impact of literature on culture.
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Review and Practice
Objectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills.
Grammar: Review pronominal verbs and pronouns.
Activities:
Practice exercises on pronouns and pronominal verbs.
Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary.
Listening: Comprehensive listening practice.
Writing: Reflective essay on beauty and aesthetics.
Unit 4Contemporary Life 
4 lessons4 Weeks
Contemporary Life 
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Relationships
Objectives: Discuss relationships and social interactions.
Grammar: Present Subjunctive
Culture: African Influence in Latin America
Activities:
Vocabulary: Relationship terms.
Listening: Conversations about relationships.
Reading: Articles on social customs.
Writing: Reflect on an important relationship.
Speaking: Discuss the dynamics of relationships.
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Lifestyles
Objectives: Explore different lifestyles and social customs.
Grammar: Noun Clauses
Culture: The Spanish Monarchy
Activities:
Vocabulary: Lifestyle terms.
Listening: Interviews on lifestyle choices.
Reading: Articles on the Spanish Monarchy.
Writing: Compare different lifestyles.
Speaking: Presentation on a chosen lifestyle.
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Social Customs and Values
Objectives: Understand and discuss social customs and values.
Grammar: Adjective Clauses
Culture: Literature: “Sensemayá” by Nicolás Guillén
Activities:
Vocabulary: Social customs and values.
Listening: Descriptions of social events.
Reading: Analyze “Sensemayá”.
Writing: Essay on a social custom.
Speaking: Discuss the importance of social customs.
 Week 16
Lesson 16
Review and Practice
Objectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills.
Grammar: Review present subjunctive and related clauses.
Activities:
Practice exercises on subjunctive mood.
Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary.
Listening: Comprehensive listening practice.
Writing: Reflective essay on contemporary life.
Unit 5The Family and Its Interaction with the World
4 lessons4 Weeks
The Family and Its Interaction with the World
 Week 17
Lesson 17
Social Networking
Objectives: Discuss the role of social networking.
Grammar: Indirect Commands, Direct Commands
Culture: La guitarra
Activities:
Vocabulary: Social networking terms.
Listening: Discussions on social media.
Reading: Articles on the impact of social networking.
Writing: Reflect on your social media use.
Speaking: Debate the pros and cons of social networking.
 Week 18
Lesson 18
Human Geography
Objectives: Explore human geography and its impacts.
Grammar: Present Perfect Indicative (regular/irregular)
Culture: Plantas medicinales
Activities:
Vocabulary: Geography terms.
Listening: Reports on geographic issues.
Reading: Articles on human geography.
Writing: Describe the geography of your region.
Speaking: Presentation on a geographic topic.
 Week 19
Lesson 19
Global Citizenship
Objectives: Understand the concept of global citizenship.
Grammar: Present Perfect Subjunctive
Culture: History of Che Guevara
Activities:
Vocabulary: Citizenship terms.
Listening: Stories of global citizens.
Reading: Biography of Che Guevara.
Writing: Reflect on what it means to be a global citizen.
Speaking: Discuss global citizenship responsibilities.
 Week 20
Lesson 20
Review and Practice
Objectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills.
Grammar: Review perfect tenses.
Activities:
Practice exercises on perfect tenses.
Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary.
Listening: Comprehensive listening practice.
Writing: Reflective essay on family and global interaction.
Unit 6Global Challenges
4 lessons4 Weeks
Global Challenges
 Week 21
Lesson 21
Population and Demographics
Objectives: Discuss population issues and demographics.
Grammar: Future with probability
Culture: Government in Uruguay
Activities:
Vocabulary: Demographic terms.
Listening: Reports on population issues.
Reading: Articles on demographics.
Writing: Analyze population trends.
Speaking: Discuss demographic challenges.
 Week 22
Lesson 22
Economic Issues
Objectives: Understand and discuss economic challenges.
Grammar: Conditional with probability
Culture: Literature: César Vallejo
Activities:
Vocabulary: Economic terms.
Listening: Economic news reports.
Reading: Works by César Vallejo.
Writing: Reflect on an economic issue.
Speaking: Debate economic policies.
 Week 23
Lesson 23
Environmental Issues
Objectives: Explore environmental challenges and solutions.
Grammar: Prepositions, Relative Pronouns
Culture: Environmental policies in Hispanic countries.
Activities:
Vocabulary: Environmental terms.
Listening: Discussions on environmental issues.
Reading: Articles on environmental conservation.
Writing: Persuasive essay on an environmental issue.
Speaking: Presentation on an environmental solution.
 Week 24
Lesson 24
Review and Practice
Objectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills.
Grammar: Review future and conditional tenses.
Activities:
Practice exercises on future and conditional tenses.
Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary.
Listening: Comprehensive listening practice.
Writing: Reflective essay on global challenges.
Unit 7Science and Technology
4 lessons4 Weeks
Science and Technology
 Week 25
Lesson 25
Access to Technology
Objectives: Discuss access to technology and its impacts.
Grammar: Past Subjunctive
Culture: Education in Cuba
Activities:
Vocabulary: Technology terms.
Listening: Reports on technology access.
Reading: Articles on technological advancements.
Writing: Reflect on your access to technology.
Speaking: Debate the digital divide.
 Week 26
Lesson 26
Effects of Technology on Self and Society
Objectives: Explore the effects of technology on individuals and society.
Grammar: Noun Clauses
Culture: Los gestos
Activities:
Vocabulary: Technology impacts.
Listening: Interviews on technology use.
Reading: Articles on societal impacts of technology.
Writing: Essay on technology's impact on daily life.
Speaking: Discuss the pros and cons of technology.
 Week 27
Lesson 27
Innovations
Objectives: Understand and discuss technological innovations.
Grammar: Adjective Clauses
Culture: History of La bandera de México
Activities:
Vocabulary: Innovation terms.
Listening: Stories of technological innovations.
Reading: Biography of Mexican innovators.
Writing: Research a technological innovation.
Speaking: Present on a chosen innovation.
 Week 28
Lesson 28
Review and Practice
Objectives: Consolidate learning and practice communication skills.
Grammar: Review past subjunctive and related clauses.
Activities:
Practice exercises on subjunctive mood.
Speaking: Role-play scenarios using new vocabulary.
Listening: Comprehensive listening practice.
Writing: Reflective essay on science and technology.
Unit 8Life Outside of Work
4 lessons4 Weeks
Life Outside of Work
 Week 29
Lesson 29
Travel and Leisure
Objectives: Discuss travel and leisure activities.
Grammar: Passive Voice (ser), Passive se, Unintentional se
Culture: La bandera de Ecuador
Activities:
Vocabulary: Travel and leisure terms.
Listening: Travel podcasts.
Reading: Articles on travel destinations.
Writing: Describe a memorable trip.
Speaking: Plan a group travel itinerary.
 Week 30
Lesson 30
Entertainment
Objectives: Explore entertainment options and their cultural significance.
Grammar: Haber & Perfect Tenses (including subjunctive)
Culture: Dulces y meriendas del mundo hispano
Activities:
Vocabulary: Entertainment terms.
Listening: Interviews with entertainers.
Reading: Articles on entertainment history.
Writing: Review of a movie or show.
Speaking: Discuss favorite entertainment activities.
 Week 31
Lesson 31
Volunteerism
Objectives: Understand and discuss the importance of volunteerism.
Grammar: Perfect Tenses (review)
Culture: Volunteer organizations in Hispanic countries.
Activities:
Vocabulary: Volunteer terms.
Listening: Stories from volunteers.
Reading: Articles on volunteerism.
Writing: Persuasive essay on the importance of volunteering.
Speaking: Share a volunteering experience.
 Week 32
Lesson 32
Review and Final Exam Preparation
Objectives: Review all learned material and prepare for final exams.
Grammar: Comprehensive review of tenses and moods.
Activities:
Practice exercises on all grammar topics.
Speaking: Final presentations on chosen topics.
Listening: Comprehensive listening practice.
Writing: Reflective essay on the course journey.
Final exam review and practice tests.