Traditional/native and translated stories, poetry, and songs are integrated throughout the course and focus on building vocabulary, reading and responding to simple texts, and basic conversation skills.  

Students will learn Spanish relevant to their lives using literature, songs, and in-class speaking practice and games. Themes include greetings and introductions, home, school, hobbies, and other common topics. 

Skill subjects such as: 
- numbers 
- alphabet and pronunciation 
- days of the week 
- months of the year 
- telling time are also covered. These skill subjects are integrated in the conversations, so it is not just memorizing lists of words!

Thematic vocabulary and grammar build upon each other in each class. There is an emphasis on listening comprehension and having a conversation about different topics. Students speak to one another, as well as with the teacher to practice what is learned in each class.

No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. 50/50 Spanish/English, according to student ability. 

Session topics:
Session 1 - Intro, part 1
Session 2 - Intro, part 2
Session 3 - Intro, part 3
Session 4 - Intro, part 4
Session 5  - Game review
Session 6  - Presentations
Session 7 - Cultural Connections
Session 8 - Family members, part 1
Session 9 - Family members, part 2
Session 10 - Pets
Session 11 - My home
Session 12 - Game review
Session 13 - Presentations
Session 14 - Introduction to school
Session 15 - School activities
Session 16 - School subjects
Session 17 - School supplies
Session 18 - Review and presentations
Session 19 - Cultural Connections
Session 20 - Sports and hobbies 1
Session 21 - Sports and hobbies 2
Session 22 - Sports and hobbies 3
Session 23 - Game Day Review
Session 24 - Final Presentations

NOTE: (For those who were interested in Elementary Spanish & Conversation 1a, this is the combined 1a and 1b courses, with extended/more in-depth practice.)