About this course: ¡Bienvenidos! This second course in the specialization will build on the basic vocabulary you learned in the first course, and you will begin to build the skills necessary to express your likes and dislikes orally and in writing. You’ll also begin to explore the some of the common cultural experiences of the Spanish-speaking world through a visit to the marketplace. A series of interactive activities and videos will provide opportunities for practice and continued exploration of the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world.
Who is this class for: This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning the Spanish language and/or has the need to learn Spanish for personal, professional or academic purposes, especially if you focus on oral proficiency.
Created by: University of California, Davis
Taught by: Dr. Robert Blake, Professor & Director
UC Consortium for Lanuage Learning & Teaching (UCCLLT)
| Basic Info |
Course 2 of 5 in the
Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary Specialization.
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| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 3-4 hours/week |
| Language | Spanish, Subtitles: English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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WEEK 1
Talking About the Market and Food
The first module of this course will continue to expand the vocabulary you built in the first course of this specialization - Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People. Our discussion will focus on food, and we’ll visit an open air market. You’ll be able to express y...
14 videos, 4 readings, 5 practice quizzes
Graded: Module 1 Review
Graded: Module 1 Peer Review
WEEK 2
Talking About Daily Routines
In this module you’ll begin to discuss your daily and weekly routines using the reflexive pronouns me, te, se, nos, os, and se. You’ll master the days of the week and calendar months and we’ll practice speaking in the present perfect tense. This module introd...
12 videos, 2 readings, 5 practice quizzes
Graded: Module 2 Review
Graded: Module 2 Peer Review
WEEK 3
Talking About Leisure
Wrapping up this course, this module covers vocabulary words and expressions related to your free time, or leisure time. In addition, this module introduces the concept of talking about future events using the verb ir with a and an infinitive. We’ll also discu...
13 videos, 2 readings, 5 practice quizzes
Graded: Module 3 Review
Graded: Module 3 Peer Review
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