Spanish I

Course Description:

Spanish I students will study the basic structural patterns of the language and Hispanic culture. Throughout the course of the two semesters, a usable vocabulary is developed.  Membership in the Spanish Club is encouraged.  Specific goals for individual chapters are outlined in the curriculum map.  Classroom work strives for a balance in written oral and listening practice to achieve mastery.

Units:

•     Numbers
•     Greetings and Leave takings
•     Days, months, dates
•     Bio. Info (Name/age, origin, health, phone number)
•     Supplies
•     Time, schedules
•     Likes, dislikes
•     Characteristics, gender agreement
•     Ser, Estar, Ir, Tener
•     AR, ER, verbs
•     Subject pronouns
•     Sub. verb agreement
•     Ir + a + infinitive
•     Ir + a + place
•     Food, beverages
•     To be hunger/ To be thirsty
•     Plural forms of nouns and adjectives
•     Family names, members
•     Make plans, accept/decline invitations