Español I 

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.