FAQs

FAQ PAGE

What does ❗mean on the classwork page of google classroom?

• This means important information

• It will always be next to Prevista de la semana

• Prevista de la semana = Preview of the week

• Video of what students need to know and accomplish for the week

• Always start each week by first watching Prevista de la semana

What does ✈️ mean on the classwork page of google classroom?

• The airplane represents synchronous work

• Includes all on-line activities completed as a class with the instructor during scheduled class times

• We take off together, fly together, and land at our destination together.

What does 🚣🏿 mean on the classwork page of google classroom?

• The canoe represents asynchronous work

• Students complete work on their own and at their own convenience

• The student is responsible for paddling themselves down the academic river

• Work must be completed before the assigned due date

What does 🚨 mean on the classwork page of google classroom?

• The siren means that there is a quiz or a test

• Students watch for sirens to make sure they are aware so they can prepare

• Students should approach tests and quizzes with confidence ready to show evidence of what they have learned and what they can do

What does 📖 mean on the classwork page of google classroom? The book symbolizes the Guía Virtual or the Virtual guide in English. It serves as a journal of notes of everything that we have covered in class. It serves as an efficient reference tool for studying, writing, and the only Spanish-dictionary that you will need for Spanish 1 or Spanish 2.

Are we learning Castilian Spanish or Latin-american Spanish?

The answer is neither.

Spanish is varied and differs from one country to another.

The Spanish that we are learning is considered International Spanish that uses vocabulary and idioms from many of the countries.

The overall goal is to be able to communicate with someone from any of the Spanish-speaking countries.

Will I be fluent after taking Spanish 1 or Spanish 2?

No! It is very important that you understand this and to not get discouraged. Language is incredibly complex and takes years and years of listening, speaking, reading, and writing to grow and reach higher levels of fluency. Enjoy the journey of being in the process of becoming fluent in another language and trust that as the years go by, the results will amaze you and you will never regret the progress that you have made.