Spanish 1

Course Overview

Spanish 1 is a fast-paced introductory course in which students will begin learning to read, write, speak, and listen to the Spanish language. Students will also gain an introductory understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. By the end of the year, students should be able to introduce themselves, discuss basic topics such as preferences and characteristics, and understand some audio and text resources in Spanish on a basic level. Participation in class will involve written and spoken work. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be ready for their second year of Spanish.

Required Class Materials

Your iPad or device (charged).
Headphones / earbuds every day.
A notebook, binder or folder.
Blank notebook paper.
A pencil, blue/black pen & red pen.
Highlighters - different colors.
Note cards to create verb charts and vocab cards.

Google Classroom

Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.

Calendar

Students will have access to the class calendar through Google Classroom. To get to the calendar:

On the Google Classroom click Classwork at the top.
Near the top of the page, click Google Calendar.
The calendar should appear in a separate tab! Make sure your Spanish class's calendar is visible by checking the appropriate box on the left.

Additional Resources

If you're looking for a Spanish-English dictionary, try...

If you're looking for grammar explanations or practice, try...

Need listening practice? Try these: