Spanish I

Spanish I emphasizes how to learn a foreign language. Students begin by learning the basic regular and irregular conjugations of simple present- and past-tense verbs. The vocabulary presents cognates, family members, numbers, academic subjects, days of the week, months of the year, clothing, seasons, and descriptive adjectives. Students are also exposed to common idiomatic expressions and learn about the cultures of the countries they study. Spanish I focuses on the people of Central America, South America, and Spain. Students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the various countries studied through comparisons between Hispanic culture and their own. The history, geography, art, customs, famous personalities, and other important topics of each nation are important aspects of this course.