Spanish I

The focus for language learning is on real life, functional use of language through dialogues, skits, and other creative, hands-on activities. Students develop skills and learn basic structures and vocabulary of the language through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.

Students will:

• Use greetings, farewells, and expressions of courtesy.
• Take part in basic conversation about friends, family, and school.
• Ask and answer questions based on familiar material.
• Read menus, signs, schedules, and other authentic material.
• Write short descriptions, messages, and guided compositions.
• Study aspects of everyday life in the culture of the target language.