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 |
| 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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Syllabus
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 your likes and dislikes using the verb “gustar,” and you will be able to ask culturally appropriate questions. A main focus of the module will be the use of indirect object pronouns and we’ll learn some common useful expressions.
14 videos, 4 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Course Introduction
- Reading: How to be Successful in this Course
- Video: Module Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
- Reading: Market and Food Vocabulary List
- Reading: Module 1 Vocabulary Activity
- Practice Quiz: Module 1 Vocabulario Review A
- Practice Quiz: Module 1 Vocabulario Review B
- Video: Introduction to Gramática
- Video: Forming Questions
- Video: Indirect Object Pronouns
- Video: Expressing Likes and Dislikes
- Video: Making Requests Politely
- Video: More Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense
- Video: Useful Expressions
- Reading: Typing Spanish Accents and Punctuation
- Practice Quiz: Module 1 Gramática Review
- Practice Quiz: Module 1 Writing Practice
- Video: Perspectivas Introduction: El Mercado
- Video: Perspectivas: El Mercado
- Video: Perspectivas Summary: El Mercado
- Discussion Prompt: A Trip to the Market
- Practice Quiz: Perspectivas Comprehension Check
- Video: Module 1 Summary
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 introduces a large number of new words and expressions that will add to your growing vocabulary.
12 videos, 2 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Module 2 Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
- Reading: Daily Routines Vocabulary List
- Reading: Module 2 Vocabulary Activity
- Practice Quiz: Module 2 Vocabulario Review A
- Practice Quiz: Module 2 Vocabulario Review B
- Video: Introduction to Gramática
- Video: Reflexive Pronouns to Express Daily Routines
- Video: Reflexive Pronouns to Express Changes of State
- Video: Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Calendar Expressions
- Video: Two Ways of Expressing Events From the Recent Past
- Video: More Expressions with Tener and Dejar De
- Practice Quiz: Module 2 Gramática Review
- Practice Quiz: Module 2 Writing Practice
- Video: Perspectivas Introduction: Rutina Diaria
- Video: Perspectivas: Rutina Diaria
- Video: Perspectivas Summary: Rutina Diaria
- Discussion Prompt: Your Daily Routine
- Practice Quiz: Perspectivas Comprehension Check
- Video: Module 2 Summary
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 discuss how to substitute pronouns for direct objects, and you’ll be able to practice using the passive and impersonal voice.
13 videos, 2 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Module 3 Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
- Reading: Leisure Vocabulary List
- Reading: Module 3 Vocabulary Activity
- Practice Quiz: Module 3 Vocabulario Review A
- Practice Quiz: Module 3 Vocabulario Review B
- Video: Introduction to Gramática
- Video: The Future: Ir + a + Infinitive
- Video: Direct Object Pronouns
- Video: Indirect and Direct Object Pronouns Together
- Video: The Passive Voice and Impersonal Subjects
- Video: More Useful Expressions
- Practice Quiz: Module 3 Gramática Review
- Practice Quiz: Module 3 Writing Practice
- Video: Perspectivas Introduction: La Música
- Video: Perspectivas: La Música
- Video: Perspectivas Summary: La Música
- Discussion Prompt: Your Free Time
- Practice Quiz: Perspectivas Comprehension Check
- Video: Module 3 Summary
- Video: Course Summary
Graded: Module 3 Review
Graded: Module 3 Peer Review
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great course. very useful for everyone who wants to get the basics in spanish
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great course, very helpful and easy to use