Spanish Beginner II
Course Description: In this course you will continue to develop your Spanish abilities in understanding, speaking, reading and writing. It is recommended for those who have successfully completed Spanish Beginner I, or who have studied Spanish previously and have a good understanding of the use of nouns and adjectives, "ser" and "estar", and how to ask questions. In this class we will focus on how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, as well as learn to express likes and dislikes with the verb “gustar” and to form negative statements.
After completing Beginner II you will be able to write short stories in the present tense, discuss your work, living situation, and hobbies, order a meal in Spanish, and share your preferences and interests.
Prerequisite: Spanish Beginner I or equivalent
Duration:
- Intensive series: 5 weeks (2 classes/week)
- Regular series: 10 weeks (1 class/week)
Course Outline:
1) Regular Verbs in the Present Tense
2) Possessive and Demonstrative Adjectives
3) Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense
4) The Personal “a”, Contractions “al” and “del”
5) Expressing likes and dislikes with “gustar”
6) Negative Expressions
Key Vocabulary:
1) Action words
2) Pastimes and Hobbies
3) Family
4) Clothing
5) Weather
Bibliography:
1. Bregstein, Barbara; Easy Spanish Step by Step; McGraw Hill ed. 2006
2. Valette, J.P., Valette, R.M.; Spanish for Mastery 1 - ¿Que tal?; D C Heath & Co.1994
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