Beginning Spanish

Overview

Beginning Spanish is designed as an introductory course for individuals who wish to gain a basic understanding of the spoken language. The course is designed to prepare them for future studies in the language, plus enable them to conduct a simple conversation.

Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of oral and written material in Spanish through interaction with the instructor and other participants
• Demonstrate mastery of the Spanish alphabet system and its discriminating sounds through pronunciation drills, tape recorded, and written exercise
• Utilize enhancement vocabulary by demonstrating correct stress, rhythm, and intonation during speaking
• Demonstrate understanding of grammatical structure of the Spanish language by correctly structured dialogue
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Hispanic culture and its contributions to our society by participation in in-class discussions

Format

Beginning Spanish is a 40-hour program, offered two nights a week, for 2 hours each night. The course content is presented in an interactive, learner-centered style of facilitation. Participants are actively engaged in application exercises throughout the 20 sessions. Ample time is allotted for content assimilation, feedback, and skill practice.

Special Features

• Interactive course delivery
• Extensive practice and feedback throughout each module
• Exposure to Spanish culture through class outings

Benefits

• Participants gain experience in using the language in both written and spoken form.
• Participants learn the foundational concepts necessary to understand the language.
• Participants achieve confidence in their ability to understand and conduct simple conversations in Spanish.