About this course: ¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and expressions. You will be able to talk about yourself, your family and friends in the present tense, and begin to explore the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world through a series of videos and interactive activities, including speaking, reading and writing exercises. The adventure begins here, so ¡vámanos!
Who is this class for: This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning the Spanish language and/or has the need to learn Spanish for personal, professional or academic purposes, especially if you focus on oral proficiency.
Created by: University of California, Davis
Taught by: Dr. Robert Blake, Professor & Director
UC Consortium for Lanuage Learning & Teaching (UCCLLT)
| Basic Info | Course 1 of 5 in the Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 3-4 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Module 1: Talking About Family and Friends
The first module introduces Spanish grammar and pronunciation and you will begin to build your Spanish vocabulary. By the end of the module, you’ll be able to talk about yourself and your family and will be able to count to 10 in Spanish. We’ll also discuss and practice the “ar” verbs and the useful verb tener. By the end of the module you will have started laying the foundations of your vocabulary.
15 videos, 4 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Course Introduction
- Reading: How to be Successful in this Course
- Video: Module Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
- Reading: Family and Friends Vocabulary List
- Reading: Module 1 Vocabulary Activity
- Practice Quiz: Module 1 Vocabulario Review A
- Practice Quiz: Module 1 Vocabulario Review B
- Video: Introduction to Gramática
- Video: Pronunciation Tips
- Video: Subject Pronouns
- Video: Gender and Number Agreement
- Video: Linking Nouns with Other Expressions
- Video: The Verb Tener
- Video: Verbs that End with -AR
- Video: Numbers 1-10
- Reading: Typing Spanish Accents and Punctuation
- Practice Quiz: Module 1 Writing Practice
- Practice Quiz: Module 1 Gramática Review
- Video: Perspectivas Introduction: La Familia
- Video: Perspectivas: La Familia
- Video: Perspectivas Summary: La Familia
- Discussion Prompt: Your Family
- Practice Quiz: Perspectivas Comprehension Check
- Video: Module Summary
Graded: Module 1 Review
WEEK 2
Module 2: Talking About the Body
In module 2, you’ll continue to build your Spanish vocabulary and will be able to talk about the body and physical sensations using the verb estar. Building on the vocabulary you learned in the first module, you will also able to count to 100. Throughout the module, we’ll practice conjugating the “ar,” “er” and “ir” verbs in the present tense.
11 videos, 2 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Module Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
- Reading: The Body Vocabulary List
- Reading: Module 2 Vocabulary Activity
- Practice Quiz: Module 2 Vocabulario Review A
- Practice Quiz: Module 2 Vocabulario Review B
- Video: Introduction to Gramática
- Video: The Verb Estar
- Video: Expressions for Physical Sensations
- Video: -AR, -ER, -IR Regular Verbs
- Video: Numbers: 1-100
- Practice Quiz: Module 2 Gramática Review
- Practice Quiz: Module 2 Writing Practice
- Video: Perspectivas Introduction: El Cuerpo Enfermo
- Video: Perspectivas: El Cuerpo Enfermo
- Video: Perspectivas Summary: El Cuerpo Enfermo
- Discussion Prompt: Describe your last illness
- Practice Quiz: Perspectivas Comprehension Quiz
- Video: Module Summary
Graded: Module 2 Review
WEEK 3
Module 3: Talking About Places and Weather
In this module you’ll continue to build your Spanish vocabulary as we discuss the topics of places and weather. We’ll continue to practice the “ar,” “er” and “ir” verbs, and we’ll introduce some irregular verbs. By the end of the module, you’ll also be able to make comparisons using possessive adjectives. You’ll engage with a native of Mexico and explore her native city.
14 videos, 2 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Module Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
- Reading: Places and Weather Vocabulary List
- Reading: Module 3 Vocabulary Activity
- Practice Quiz: Module 3 Vocabulario Review A
- Practice Quiz: Module 3 Vocabulario Review B
- Video: Introduction to Gramática
- Video: Ser vs. Estar
- Video: The Verb Hay
- Video: –AR, -ER, -IR Stem-changing Verbs
- Video: Talking About the Weather
- Video: Expressing Obligations
- Video: Possessive Adjectives
- Video: Making Comparisons of Inequality
- Practice Quiz: Module 3 Gramática Review
- Practice Quiz: Module 3 Writing Practice
- Video: Perspectivas Introduction: La Plaza Central
- Video: Perspectivas: La Plaza Central
- Video: Perspectivas Summary: La Plaza Central
- Discussion Prompt: Where You Live
- Practice Quiz: Perspectivas Comprehension Quiz
- Video: Module Summary
Graded: Module 3 Review
Course Peer Review Activity
In the final assignment for this course, you will write a brief introduction about yourself in Spanish (approximately 100-200 words) to tell your peers a little about yourself. You will then record and upload a video of you reading this introduction to the class. Click on the Peer Review activity link below to learn more about this assignment.
1 video
- Video: Course Summary
Graded: Introduce Yourself
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