2018-2019

Contact info:

• ries_austen@hsdr3.org (preferred during the day to prevent disrupting instructional time)
• 636-789-0000, extension 1210

My schedule is as follows:

• 1^st hour 7:35-8:25 Spanish 2
• 2^nd hour 8:35-9:25 PLAN PERIOD
• 3^rd hour 9:30-10:20 Spanish 2
• 4^th hour 10:25-11:15 Spanish 2
• 5^th hour 11:20-12:36 Spanish 1
• “A” Lunch Shift 11:20-11:42
• “B” Lunch Shift 11:47-12:09 (MY LUNCH)
• “C” Lunch Shift 12:14-12:36
• 6^th hour 12:41-1:32 Spanish 1
• 7^th hour 1:14-2:28 Spanish 1

Course Descriptions:

Español 1: This course presents the basics of the Spanish language as spoken in Latin America and/or Spain. Students learn greetings, verb conjugations, basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical structures and get a glimpse of the culture of the Spanish-speaking world through the use of media, games, adapted readings and class discussions. Students develop a beginning reading and conversational ability, laying the foundation for further study of the language. The course emphasizes understanding and practical application rather than rote memory.

Español 2: This course continues the study of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, speaking, writing, listening and culture skills. Students will engage in detailed studies of various Spanish-speaking cultures through the use of media, games, adapted readings and class discussions. Furthermore, students will read poetry, a novel, present and write papers in Spanish. By the end of the year, students will have gained an in-depth understanding of several cultures and be able to express themselves using an array of vocabulary words and grammatical tenses.