FLI-LAN7402 - Spanish Level 2
Course Description
This course is the second course in the Beginning Spanish series. The focus of this course will be to introduce students to the fundamental verbs in the Spanish language, and to enhance their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in order to allow them to communicate in any setting with increased fluency.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS – Students are expected to:
Participate in class
Complete all assignments
Work on individual and/or group assignments as instructed
Attend a minimum of 8 2-hour classes
Course Outline
Week 1 - 4
Class orientation and Complete Spanish & Basic Spanish Spanish I review
I. Review of Spanish I in Complete Spanish p. 35 – 39
II. Review of Spanish I in Basic Spanish p. 20 – 21
Review of Complete Spanish Lesson 5 and Basic Spanish Lessons 5, 6, 7, 8, 11
I. Present Indicative of ar verbs
II. Present Indicative of er verbs
III. Present Indicative of ir verbs
IV. Contractions al and del
V. Reading comprehension: Una escuela en Mexico
Week 4 - 8
Complete Spanish Lessons 6 and Lessons 31, 32, 33, 34, 43, and 44
I. Stem-change e:ie verbs
II. Stem-change o:ue verbs
III. Stem-change e:i verbs
IV. Irregular 1 st person verbs
V. Reading comprehension: El tren
Week 8 - 9
Complete Spanish Lesson 7 and Basic Spanish Lesson 50
I. Present Indicative of ir
II. Ir used to express future action (ir + a + infinitive)
Week 9 - 10
Complete Spanish Lesson 7 and Basic Spanish Lessons 15 and 20
I. Review Present Indicative of tener
II. Expressions used with tener
Week 11 - 15
Complete Spanish Lesson 7 and Basic Spanish Lesson 46
III. Idioms used with the verbs acabar de, dejar de, tener que, tratar a, volver a
IV. Reading comprehension: La cita
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:Demonstrate knowledge of syntax of language, including: present indicative tense of ar, er, and ir verbs; irregular verbs; future action with the verb ir; and the verb tener and tener expressions. Express basic thoughts in the present tense using regular and irregular present tense verbs and demonstrate basic conversational skills in these areas.
Demonstrate correct pronunciation, even of unfamiliar works in Spanish. Express an understanding of some cultural characteristics of Spanish-speaking countries.
Notes
Method of instruction: lecture, group work
Evaluation: participation
Instructors
- Kelly Webb
- Ivette Yost, Retired Sr. Revenue Officer and Collection Policy Analyst