SPANISH 1 SIXTH PERIOD

Class Introduction:

This is an introductory Spanish course designed to give students a general overview of Latin American culture and the Spanish language. Students are encouraged to explore personal interests as we look at basic topics and themes that are prevalent in Latin America. The emphasis in this class is on basic communication and cultural etiquette in the present tense. We also focus on vocabulary building and interactive activities that are fun and educational. By the end of this course a students should be able to comfortably discuss his or her likes or dislikes, hobbies, and pastimes. He or she should also be able to talk about weather, geography, give descriptions of people and places, and talk about plans. They should also know colors, times, calendars, animals, household items, school supplies, foods, clothing, and different common actions and be aware of social norms. This is a fun class that does not require any background in Spanish although extra information is always helpful.