Las Clases de la Sra. Neilson

                    Beginner Spanish, Intermediate Spanish                         and World Language Survey

                                                    Class Overview

This semester, you will begin developing your ability to communicate in Spanish while learning about the people, cultures, and communities of the Spanish-speaking world. You will learn how to understand Spanish when you hear and read it, communicate with others in Spanish, and share information through speaking and writing. 

                                   What Will We Learn This Semester?

Throughout the semester, you will learn to:

• Introduce yourself by sharing your name, age, and where you are from, and ask others about themselves.

• Describe yourself and others, including physical characteristics and personality traits.

• Talk about your likes, dislikes, and preferences involving sports, music, school subjects, food, and other interests.

• Describe your family, including individual family members and your family as a whole.

• Talk about activities you enjoy doing with your family and friends.

• Express your preferences about free-time and leisure activities.

• Ask and answer questions appropriately in Spanish during face-to-face conversations and through digital communication.

• Recognize and use common gestures and cultural practices associated with Spanish-speaking cultures.

• Make cultural connections by identifying similarities and differences between your own culture and Spanish-speaking cultures.

• Develop respect and appreciation for the diverse cultures, products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world.

By the end of the semester, you will be able to use Spanish in three modes of communication:

• Interpretive: Understand information in Spanish through listening and reading.

• Interpersonal: Communicate and exchange information with classmates and others through conversations, questions, and responses.

• Presentational: Share information, ideas, and descriptions through speaking and writing.

                                                 Culture and Personal Identity

An important part of our class is understanding that personal identity is shaped by our experiences within our families, communities, and cultures. Throughout the course, we will explore topics such as ourselves, friends, family, pets, physical and personality descriptions, school, likes and dislikes, and pastimes.

As you learn Spanish, you will also learn about the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. You will have opportunities to compare your own experiences and traditions with those of others, recognize cultural similarities and differences, and develop an appreciation for different perspectives.

                                                                    Our Goal

By the end of Intermediate Spanish, you will have the foundational skills to understand and communicate in Spanish in meaningful, real-world situations. Most importantly, you will discover that learning a language is more than memorizing words—it is a way to connect with people, understand different cultures, and better understand your own identity and community.