This year in Spanish I, we’ll be using the SOMOS curriculum, which helps you learn the language through comprehensible input, meaning you’ll understand Spanish by hearing it, reading it, and seeing it used in stories, songs, and activities. Each unit starts with a few key vocabulary words or phrases that we practice in different ways, and then we build a class story to see how those words work in real situations. Many units include a video or song to make learning more fun, plus a cultural lesson to help you explore Spanish‑speaking communities. You’ll have small assessments along the way and a bigger one after one or a few units, but everything is designed to help you feel confident using Spanish in speaking and writing. As we move forward, you’ll keep seeing vocabulary from past units so your foundation grows stronger over time.