The student will be introduced to the basics of Spanish language with emphasis on essential speaking and listening skills. The student will learn the fundamentals of idiomatic vocabulary, basic grammar and syntax, and introductory cultural traditions. This course is not intended to be part of the Spanish language sequence. It is a stand-along course. It is an excellent supplement to the regular Spanish sequence of SPAN 1514 and SPAN 1524 since it gives additional practice in basic conversational patterns. Students who choose to take the regular sequence can take this course prior to, concurrently with, or following SPAN 1514 and/or SPAN 1524.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize and differentiate the Spanish sounds, words, and idiomatic expressions
- Handle basic level conversations on everyday subjects in the Spanish language.
- Write journals in Spanish.
- Read and comprehend basic Spanish texts.
- Understand various aspects of Spanish culture and community
1) The syllable sounds, names and alphabet. How to ask questions for general information.
2) Family, numbers and present family photos in class.
3) Subject pronouns, how to conjugate AR verbs and how to write in complete sentences.
4) conjugate verbs ending in ER and write sentences
5) Buying and selling, recognizing and saying numbers 1-1,000,000.
6) How to tell time and schedule weekly tasks.
7) basic adjectives and describe people in your family.
8) verbs ending in IR and the professions.
9) Differences between Ser and Estar.
10) dates and months of the year.
11) Basic body parts.
12) Food and how to order at a Spanish restaurant