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Spanish for Travel-Essential Survival Phrases & Culture W/ Licensed Teacher

Planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Join this interactive Spanish travel course to learn essential phrases, practical vocabulary, and cultural tips to help you navigate with confidence! Perfect for all levels including beginer!
Language First Academy by Caitlin Townsley-Olvera
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What's included

4 live meetings
2 in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. Students will receive an optional workbook.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

Are you ready to travel with confidence? In this 4-week interactive online Spanish travel course, learners will master essential Spanish phrases and cultural tips to navigate real-life scenarios like ordering food, asking for directions, shopping, and handling emergencies. 

Each session includes engaging activities, roleplay, and personalized feedback to ensure students can communicate effectively and confidently.

Our structured lessons focus on practical vocabulary and conversational Spanish, making it ideal for beginners looking to learn quickly.

 The teaching style is interactive and supportive, encouraging students to practice speaking, make mistakes, and grow their skills in a safe and fun environment.

Students will engage in roleplay exercises, learn cultural nuances, and gain confidence to use Spanish in everyday travel situations. By the end of the course, they'll be equipped with the tools to confidently explore Spanish-speaking countries!


What will be taught?
Class 1: Getting Started with Spanish for Travel
Introductions and course overview
Basic Spanish pronunciation and greetings
Key phrases: Introductions, polite expressions ("hello," "please," "thank you")
Cultural focus: Greetings and etiquette in different Spanish-speaking countries

Class 2: Navigating Transportation and Directions
Vocabulary: Transportation (bus, train, airport, taxi)
Key phrases: Asking for and giving directions ("Where is...?," "How do I get to...?")
Roleplay: Finding your way around a city
Cultural focus: Tips for using public transportation in Spanish-speaking countries

Class 3: Dining Out and Ordering Food
Vocabulary: Common foods and drinks, restaurant-related terms
Key phrases: Ordering at a restaurant, dietary preferences/allergies ("I’d like...," "I can’t eat...")
Roleplay: Ordering food at a café or restaurant
Cultural focus: Dining customs and tipping etiquette

Class 4: Shopping and Emergencies
Vocabulary: Shopping (clothing, souvenirs) and emergency situations (hospital, police)
Key phrases: Asking for prices, bargaining, and seeking help ("How much does this cost?," "I need help")
Roleplay: Shopping at a market and handling a basic emergency
Cultural focus: Dos and don’ts when shopping and staying safe abroad

Learning Goals

Use basic Spanish phrases to introduce themselves, ask for help, and express gratitude.
Navigate transportation, ask for directions, and understand simple responses.
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Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Getting Started with Spanish for Travel
 Introductions and course overview
Basic Spanish pronunciation and greetings
Key phrases: Introductions, polite expressions ("hello," "please," "thank you")
Cultural focus: Greetings and etiquette in different Spanish-speaking countries 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Navigating Transportation and Directions
 Vocabulary: Transportation (bus, train, airport, taxi)
Key phrases: Asking for and giving directions ("Where is...?," "How do I get to...?")
Roleplay: Finding your way around a city
Cultural focus: Tips for using public transportation in Spanish-speaking countries 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Dining Out and Ordering Food
 Vocabulary: Common foods and drinks, restaurant-related terms
Key phrases: Ordering at a restaurant, dietary preferences/allergies ("I’d like...," "I can’t eat...")
Roleplay: Ordering food at a café or restaurant
Cultural focus: Dining customs and tipping etiquette 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Shopping and Emergencies
 Vocabulary: Shopping (clothing, souvenirs) and emergency situations (hospital, police)
Key phrases: Asking for prices, bargaining, and seeking help ("How much does this cost?," "I need help")
Roleplay: Shopping at a market and handling a basic emergency
Cultural focus: Dos and don’ts when shopping and staying safe abroad 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
We welcome all students including those with unique learning needs. Please let us know how we can acommodate you.
Supply List
Notebook or digital device for note-taking
Provided printable phrase sheet (shared via class platform)
 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
Spanish
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Tennessee Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kristen Paulson
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Sam
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Marissa Cheney
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Alex Pantazi
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ashley Haley
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Caitlin Townsley-Olvera
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Moira Gilmore
Master's Degree in Education from Lipscomb University
Kristen Paulson
Master's Degree in Psychology from Trinity International Universty
Ms. Sam
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Saint Joseph
Marissa Cheney
Master's Degree in Education from Lipscomb University
Ashley Haley
Master's Degree in Education from Central Connecticut State University
Moira Gilmore
Master's Degree in Education from Wilke's University
Caitlin Townsley-Olvera
Bachelor's Degree from Ashford University
Kristen Paulson
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Trinity International Universty
Ms. Sam
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University
Marissa Cheney
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Illinois State University
Alex Pantazi
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Lipscomb University
Ashley Haley
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Shippensburg Univeristy
Caitlin Townsley-Olvera
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Marian University
Mary Carper
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University
Moira Gilmore
Your teacher is a certified Spanish teacher for 13 years of teaching experience who has lived several years in Spain and Mexico. Your teacher has also traveled to the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, and Colombia. 

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1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class

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