Course Description

This Spanish 1 course will cover the basics of the Spanish language, with an emphasis on communicative skills (listening comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking). Cultural information is integrated into the lessons to help students gain an understanding of Spanish-speaking communities and countries. Specific topics covered include greetings, the alphabet and pronunciation, days of the week, months of the year, colors, describing yourself and others, discussing likes and dislikes, telling time, talking about your school schedule, school subjects and supplies, describing your family members, foods and drinks, expressing wants, needs, and preferences, shopping vocabulary, transportation and places in town, discussing your home, furniture and chores, talking about sports, parts of the body, and more. This is a fast-paced course designed to provide an overview of the most common vocabulary and basic grammar structures needed for everyday conversation.

To be successful in this class:

Active participation in class is crucial. To acquire a new language, you must process the Spanish you hear in class, listen, and repeat to practice pronunciation. Students must also complete regular homework assignments to reinforce what is covered in class. Typically, homework assignments cover the material presented in class, so it is important to follow carefully in class, participate, and ask questions when needed. Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours on average each week working on this course at home. This time will usually be spent completing homework assignments, doing a unit project or test, and reviewing the unit vocabulary words.

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Fees: $425

Course Credit: 1 CP Foreign Language Credit. Course can also be taken for honors credit. View Honors Spanish 1 Course Description for details on honors requirements.