Inmersión lingüística dual: viaje al extranjero a México

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. I teach grammar embedded through cultural lenses.

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 Mexico

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 will be on the celebrations of independence throughout Latin America, with an emphasis on Mexico.

Weeks 1 & 2  Essential Spanish for travel 
Weeks 3 & 4 Learn the weather to know how to pack a suitcase - la maleta- based on the weather forecast.
Weeks 5 & 6 What do you like to eat? What would you like to do in Mexico? Food, Festivals, and Fun in Mexico