UNIDAD 1
Vamos de Viaje a España
One of the motivating reasons to learn a second language is traveling to another country. Students will not only gain knowledge about the various regions and provinces of Spain, but also enhance their vocabulary to be successful travelers. In this unit, students will learn how to make a travel reservation, navigate an airport, discuss their travel plans - all in Spanish!
UNIDAD 2
¿Qué te gustaba hacer antes y que te gusta hacer ahora?
One of the ways to understand a culture is to look at their leisure time-activities. In Spanish speaking countries most activities take place in the streets, parks, plazas and cafés. Summer festivals are commonplace on the weekends with live entertainment and food stands. On a daily basis you will see people of all ages strolling the streets, kids playing in the parks, people sitting at outdoor cafés enjoying each other´s companies. Sports are also very important, the most popular team sport in Spain is soccer. People of all ages can be seen playing this sport in parks, on sports fields, beaches or neighborhood streets. People also enjoy running to keep fit and cycling. In this Unit, students will be able to talk about their leisure time activities in the present and reminisce about their leisure time activities as children. They will be introduced to the activities Spaniards enjoy with the purpose of making cultural connections
UNIDAD 3
¡Olé! España está de fiesta.
This unit will foster a greater understanding of the family unit in Spain and the traditions and holidays honored by the Spanish people. Students will learn the vocabulary for each of these themes and compare and contrast them with their own family values and traditions.
UNIDAD 4
Vamos de compras en España.
One of the first things we notice about a person is the clothing he or she is wearing. If we want to get to know another person or culture we need to look at clothing as a cultural product and explore all its nuances. Many of the same clothes that are “in” in the US are also popular in Spain such as T-shirts and jeans. However even though the casual look is acceptable, sloppiness is frowned upon. Generally shorts, other than for children, are considered improper anywhere except the beach or a resort. In addition, traditional dress varies by region and is worn during special festivities throughout Spain. In this Unit, students will be able to shop for clothing, inquiring with sales associates about items, prices, and purchasing. They will share opinions about clothing, and understand advertising (print, web, radio, tv). In addition they will understand how culture influences fashion trends for example by looking at trends in the target country and our own. They will also be introduced to traditional clothing according to region of Spain. Finally they will understand the fluidity of the definition of style which can vary by culture, ethnicity, background or life objectives of a person.
UNIDAD 5
¿Qué sugieres que pida?
With travel comes the opportunity to experience the food of the host country. Spain is known for its varied culinary delights, and students will benefit from learning about some of the dishes that give Spanish food it's flare. In this unit, students will learn how to express commands, how to make suggestions and to express doubt, emotions, and wishes
UNIDAD 6
¿Cómo será el futuro?
The allure of the future has always affected the present moment. What do I need to do now to get to where I want to be later in life? What do I see myself doing after my formal schooling comes to an end? Your time well spent in Spain may very well be a deciding factor when answering these questions. In this unit, students will be able to identify and talk about possible future professions and careers and how they see the world and themselves in the future.