Course Overview:
A Spanish Beginners course typically aims to introduce students to the basics of the Spanish language, focusing on fundamental vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and common phrases. The goal is to provide students with a solid foundation to communicate in everyday situations and to lay the groundwork for more advanced language learning.
Course Highlights:
1. Introduction to Spanish Pronunciation and Alphabet:
- Learning the sounds of the Spanish language and becoming familiar with the alphabet and its pronunciation.
2. Basic Vocabulary and Common Phrases:
- Learning essential words and phrases for greetings, introductions and simple conversations.
3. Everyday Activities and Routine:
- Describing daily activities, routines, and discussing hobbies and interests.
4. Food :
- Learning vocabulary related to food, ordering in a restaurant, and understanding basic menus.
5. Travel and Transportation:
- Vocabulary and phrases related to traveling, transportation, and booking accommodations.
6. Family and Relationships:
- Introducing family members, describing relationships, and talking about personal background.
7. Cultural Insights:
- Brief exposure to Spanish-speaking cultures, customs, and traditions to enhance cultural understanding.
The course will utilize various resources, interactive activities, multimedia, and conversation practice to enhance the learning experience. As you progress, you'll gain confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish.
Instructor:
I have a B2 level (DELE) in Spanish language and have been teaching Spanish for the past 10 years. I have taught Spanish to different age groups throughout these years and I specialize in preparing students for the DELE examination.
Course Curriculum:
- 36 hours video course based on DELE (Spanish Embassy Certification)
- Understanding the basic sentence structure, verb conjugation (present tense), gender and number agreement, articles, and pronouns.
- Learning numbers, counting, telling time, discussing dates, days of the week and months of the year.
- Engaging in simple writing exercises (like composing emails or short paragraphs) and participating in conversations to practice what you've learned.
- Listening to simple dialogues and readings to improve comprehension skills.
- Live interactive worksheets and assessments to evaluate progress and reinforce learning.