Spanish 1A

Description

Spanish is spoken in 21 countries, making it one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world. Knowing Spanish will enable the student to connect with a wider range of people in their daily life, perhaps even leading to a job where speaking another language is an advantage, as in medicine or business. This course teaches the student how to greet others, describe their friends and family, exchange telephone numbers, and talk about their daily life, including school and home. Spanish 1A is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation are presented with the intent that the student will be able to carry on a simple conversation in the Spanish language. Students are introduced to regional differences in vocabulary and pronunciation that are found throughout the Spanish-speaking world. In this course, the student will learn how to greet others, describe their friends and family, exchange telephone numbers, and talk about their daily life, including school and home. Knowing Spanish will enable the student to connect with a wider range of people in their daily life, perhaps even leading to a job where speaking another language is an advantage, as in medicine or business. There are six units comprised of five lessons each.

Major Concepts
Greetings and Introductions
Family and Friends
Time and Calendars
Expressing Preferences
Making Comparisons
Talking about Ownership