Spanish 1B-EHSI (Thursday)

Participants should have attended Spanish 1A with Jorge and/or have some prior knowledge of the Spanish language. The program builds on what we covered in Level 1, adding new verbs, vocabulary, and an introduction to the past tense for verbs. The instructor will adjust and modify the course according to the needs of his students. 

Class Overview:

Objective:
To build upon foundational Spanish knowledge, enabling students to confidently engage in conversations, understand basic grammatical structures, and gain cultural insights into Spanish-speaking countries.

Course Content

1. Grammar

• Expansion of regular and irregular verb conjugations in the present tense (ir, tener, hacer, querer, venir).
• Introduction to the preterite tense for expressing past actions, including both regular and common irregular verbs (fui, hice, quise, tuve).
• Reflexive verbs for describing daily routines and self-directed actions (levantarse, ducharse, llamarse).
• Use of subject pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros, etc.) and object pronouns (me, te, lo/la, nos, les).
• Possessive adjectives and pronouns (mi, tu, su, nuestro, mío, tuyo, suyo).
• Building complex sentences with conjunctions (porque, pero, aunque, entonces, así que).

2. Vocabulary

• Thematic vocabulary covering:
  • Daily routines and activities.
  • Food and dining.
  • Travel and directions.
  • Shopping and common items.
  • Family and relationships.
• Expansion of question words (qué, cómo, cuándo, cuánto, quién).

3. Communication Skills

• Practical conversational scenarios:
  • Ordering food in a restaurant.
  • Asking for and giving directions.
  • Describing daily routines and past experiences.
• Emphasis on pronunciation and fluency.
• Strategies for asking questions and providing explanations.

4. Cultural Insights

• Introduction to traditions, holidays, and daily life in Spanish-speaking countries.
• Use of idiomatic expressions for everyday communication (tener hambre, estar en las nubes).

The instruction format includes a combination of instructor-led lessons, group discussions, and interactive practice. Students will engage in guided conversations, pronunciation exercises, and group activities to reinforce learning in a fun and supportive environment.