Español para principiantes y adolescentes: semestre 1A

Welcome to Spanish 1 for teens!

In this 8-week class, we'll meet four times a week to learn the basics of Spanish with friends!

**Please scroll down to the FAQs for some frequently asked questions.***

Here is a breakdown of what we'll learn in each class:

Week 1, Lesson 1: Hello's (6 ways to say hello in Spanish, and a cultural note about HELLO in Mexico)
Week 1, Lesson2: Goodbyes (6 ways to say goodbye in Spanish, and a cultural note about GOODBYE in Mexico)
Week 1, Lesson 3:Names (Asking for a name and answering 2 ways, and last names in Mexico)
Week 1, Lesson 4:  A Game-based lesson to practice what we've learned this week.

Week 2, Lesson 1:  How Are You (Asking How Are You, answering with 5 emotion words, and TÚ vs USTED)
Week 2, Lesson 2: Unit 1 Review Lesson
Week 2, Lesson 3: Pronouns 
Week 2, Lesson 4: A Game-based lesson to practice what we've learned this week.

Week 3, Lesson 1:Cómo Eres (Describe personalities with 5 adjectives, and the verb SER)
Week 3, Lesson 2: Physical Descriptions (Discuss appearance with 6 adjectives, and more practice with the verb SER)
Week 3, Lesson 3:  Hair (Describe hair with 9 adjectives, and begin to use the verb TENER)
Week 3, Lesson 4: A Game-based lesson to practice what we've learned this week.

Week 4, Lesson 1:  Pets (5 different pets, and more practice with the verb TENER)
Week 4, Lesson 2: Unit 2 Review Lesson
Week 4, Lesson 3: Cumulative Review of Lessons 1-10 with Quiz
Week 4, Lesson 4:  A Game-based lesson to practice what we've learned this week.

Week 5, Lesson 1: ESTAR and Vacation (The correct present tense forms of ESTAR, and several vacation spots.)
Week 5, Lesson 2: AR Verbs (The correct present tense forms of AR verbs, plus several vocabulary verbs.)
Week 5, Lesson 3: Breakfast (6 breakfast foods, and the verb GUSTAR.)
Week 5, Lesson 4: A Game-based lesson to practice what we've learned this week.

Week 6, Lesson 1: Lunch (6 fast food items, and how to order in a restaurant.)
Week 6, Lesson 2: Dinner (6 dinner foods, and the verb PREFERIR to express preferences.)
Week 6, Lesson 3: Unit 3 Review Lesson
Week 6, Lesson 4:  A Game-based lesson to practice what we've learned this week.

Week 7, Lesson 1: Dessert (6 dessert foods, and how to correctly create plurals.)
Week 7, Lesson 2: ER and IR Verbs (How to correctly form ER and IR verbs in the present tense.)
Week 7, Lesson 3: Hobbies and Numbers 11-20
Week 7, Lesson 4: A Game-based lesson to practice what we've learned this week.

Week 8, Lesson 1: Months
Week 8, Lesson 2: Unit 4 Review Lesson
Week 8, Lesson 3: Cumulative Review of Units 1-4 with Quiz
Week 8, Lesson 4: A Game-based lesson to practice what we've learned in this course. 


In this Spanish class, you can expect lots of interactive games and activities on Nearpod! That way, your child will have fun while learning to speak Spanish. 

Come join us for the fun!
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My classes are student-centered, so you can look forward to lots of class participation and opportunities to speak Spanish during class. I like for students to often repeat vocabulary out loud, so they can get comfortable with pronunciation in Spanish. I also take the time to break down individual syllables and sounds of the Spanish words, so students can apply these phonetics to new words as they continue to learn Spanish. This way, they will begin to confidently and correctly pronounce Spanish words. 

We will also do lots of activities and games on Nearpod to review and solidify the vocabulary in students' memories. Please see PARENTAL GUIDANCE section for more information on Nearpod, if you are not familiar with it.

Please note that students are expected to take notes during class, OR to print the vocabulary list before class. Vocabulary will be provided before each lesson to make things easier on students. I will also provide two different printable unit-long vocabulary lists for this unit, for your convenience.
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FAQS

1) Can I/my child get official school credit for this course?
That depends completely on your school or district. Outschool doesn't officially confer school credit for its courses, but you can reach out to your school district directly to find out what qualifies for school credit. I can also design any type of course completion certificate that you need, customized with whatever wording you need, to help you.

2)If my child isn't quite in the right age range for this class, can he/she still sign up?

YES! The ages on my class listings are a general guideline, and also required by Outschool when I list a new class. If you have a younger (or older) learner who you think would be a good fit for a class, then they are welcome to join us in whatever class you think is best. For example, I offer classes for younger kids and for teens. Sometimes, parents want their 11 or 12-year-old in a teens class. Fine by me! You know your child better than I do. If they would be more comfortable in a class that isn't exactly written to match their age group, no problem at all.

3) Can I get a refund if I decide to withdraw my child?

Outschool has many different refund policies, depending on the type of class you've signed up for, and the payment style you choose. Teachers on Outschool are also able to (sometimes) choose a general type of refund policy for their classes. Just because one teacher offers a very flexible refund policy, doesn't mean all will.
I ask that you please take your purchase seriously when enrolling your child in my classes, and consider that asking for a refund directly impacts a small business of just one person. Please remember that you are not enrolling with a corporation or a big business. Most teachers on Outschool are self-employed, sole proprietors and depend on the income from our classes. 
Of course, extenuating circumstances come up. We're human and have crazy lives, after all! To read very specific details on my personal refund policy, please scroll down to the PARENTAL GUIDANCE section.

4) Do you offer any discounts?

Yep! I offer seasonal discounts and coupons sometimes, and I always offer discounts for the following:
-buy one, get one 50% off (upfront payments only, not weekly payments)
-get $100 off any full curriculum/year-long course I offer (upfront payments only)

***Must message me personally and mention these discounts. Honestly, I like to see that people have taken the time to read my class description.***

5) Can I get the vocabulary lists, homework, and any other printables in advance?

Absolutely. Sometimes parents only have access to a printer briefly, and I get it. Just message me and I'll send you the materials in advance. 
Disclaimer: I may design new homework and activities as the course progresses. I am always making new resources for my students, so you may occasionally get something new to print out. 

6) Do you offer 1-on-1 classes?

I sure do! My class offerings are always shifting due to demand, but here are some of the 1-on-1 classes I offer:

15-minute Quick Question Spanish Homework Help session:
https://outschool.com/classes/quick-question-spanish-help-answer-your-spanish-questions-or-get-homework-help-aojRBrtB

Once weekly 1-on-1 tutoring (25 mins):
https://outschool.com/classes/private-spanish-tutoring-1-on-1-spanish-for-kids-with-a-teacher-in-mexico-city-xdHxg9aU

Once weekly 1-on-1 tutoring (45 mins):
https://outschool.com/classes/private-spanish-class-weekly-1-on-1-language-tutoring-45-minutes-Vt8ypDST

Twice weekly 1-on-1 tutoring (25 mins):
https://outschool.com/classes/private-spanish-tutoring-learn-spanish-1-on-1-2x-weekly-W79nx11I

Four times weekly 1-on-1 tutoring (25 mins).
https://outschool.com/classes/private-spanish-tutoring-1-on-1-classes-with-a-certified-teacher-in-mexico-city-KmuDzPSK

7) Can I enroll 2 of my children in the same 1-on-1 class?
As of the time of this writing (August 2023), Outschool allows me to set up a special class link for parents who want to enroll 2 of their children in the same private, 1-on-1 session. I like to offer the same promotion as I do for my full curriculum classes: buy one, get one 50% off. 

8) I don't see a time on your schedule that works for me. Is there anything you can do?
The times listed on my individual class listings aren't necessarily the only times I am open to teach. If you are interested in a specific class, but you don't see a time that works for you listed, please message me directly and I'll do my best to set something up for you. 

9) I noticed you're not a native Spanish speaker. Can I be confident in the vocabulary and pronunciation that you teach?

I respect that native Spanish speakers are the best. I've been teaching foreign language since 2014, and I strongly feel that native teachers are best when it comes to connotation of speech, grasp of the culture, and nuances of the language. However, I am very confident in my linguistic skills when it comes to Spanish (and English, haha!) Let me tell you why.
I've been honing my craft for 20 years. I started my personal Spanish journey when I was 14. 
I lived in Mexico for 8 years, and I still spend a great deal of time in Mexico City. 
The language we use every day at home is Spanish.
I am sometimes able to deceive people into thinking I'm Mexican. 
I hold a Bachelor's in language education. 
If I don't know something, or there is a grammar point that slips my mind (it happens), I promise you I will LOOK IT UP before teaching it to your child. I am not too proud to tell a student that I would rather research a vocabulary work or grammar point to be absolutely sure about it before teaching them. 
If you would like to hear me speaking in Spanish so you feel reassured, I'd be happy to send you a video upon written request. 

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ZOOM LINKS

Please note that the teacher is not permitted to provide links to access Zoom. Classes on Outschool must be accessed via the Outschool website. 
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Please note that this is a beginners' Spanish class. This material is not designed for intermediate or advanced students. 

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Please see the PARENTAL GUIDANCE section below for information regarding refund policy, camera policy, student participation and behavioral expectations, instructions for NEARPOD, and more.