Spanish I, (C.Bainqualls)

Course Description

Spanish I focuses primarily on vocabulary and the present tense. We use the Textbook: ¡Buen Viaje! Level 1 2008 Edition – and student workbook

Spanish Basics

• Pronunciation
• Accent Marks
• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Question Words
• Sentence / Question Order
• Cardinal Numbers
• Present tense Verbs Regular verbs and Irregular verbs
• Time, Date, Months, Dates and Seasons
• Prepositions
• Ser & Estar worksheets and oral practice
• Adjectives
• Ordinal Numbers

In addition, this class will cover:

• Communication in the modern era
• Representation of Spanish speakers around the world
• Maps and characteristics of Spanish speaking countries
• Hispanic/Latin Culture exposure in every lesson
• Vocabulary useful in the classroom, home and community:
  Los Colores; La Ropa; La Familia; La Casa; El Vecindario; La Escuela Los Partes del Cuerpo; Los Alimentos/La Comida
• Memorizing of Bible verses on a regular basis
• Two service opportunities wherein students can interact with Spanish speakers (to be determined by availability)

Technology used includes:

• Internet links; audio CD