Course Offerings

This year-long, intensive course is for the serious student who is motivated to become fluent in Spanish. It combines all five levels of the popular Essential Spanish series into a twice-weekly class and includes opportunities for practice and interaction with the instructor and classmates. The course begins with lessons (in English) about the basics and proceeds to advanced lessons taught in Spanish. Whether learning Spanish for business, travel, or personal enrichment, students will benefit from this thorough and systematic approach.

Course Objectives

Make use of advanced grammar and vocabulary to communicate both verbally and in writing about a variety of topics such as business, travel, daily life, health, etc.

Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the culture of Latinx people and the places where Spanish is spoken

Outline of Instruction

Nouns and articles, numbers 0-30, present tense of ser, telling time, greetings and leave-takings, identifying yourself and others, expressions of courtesy, and greetings and kissing in Hispanic countries

Present tense of -ar verbs, forming questions in Spanish, present tense of estar, numbers 31 and higher, fields of study and academic life, days of the week, class schedules, and choosing a career

Descriptive adjectives, possessive adjectives, present tense of -er and -ir verbs, present tense of tener and venir, the family, identifying people, professions and occupations, and what's your name?

Present tense of ir, stem-changing verbs (e>ie, o>ue), stem-changing verbs (e>i), verbs with irregular yo forms, pastimes, sports, places in the city, and Real Madrid vs. Barca rivalry

Estar with conditions and emotions, present progressive, ser and estar, direct object nouns and pronouns, travel and vacation, months of the year, seasons and weather, ordinal numbers, and Iguazu Falls

Saber and conocer, indirect object pronouns, preterite tense of regular verbs, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, clothing and shopping, negotiating a price and buying, colors, more adjectives, and outdoor markets

Reflexive verbs, indefinite and negative words, preterite of ser and ir, verbs like gustar, daily routine, personal hygiene, time expressions, and la siesta

Preterite of stem-changing verbs, double object pronouns, comparisons, superlatives, food, food descriptions, meals, and fruits and vegetables

Irregular preterites, verbs that change meaning in the preterite, ¿Qué? and ¿Cuál? (what and which), pronouns after prepositions, parties and celebrations, personal relationships, stages of life, and Semana Santa (Easter) holiday and tradition

Imperfect tense, preterite and the imperfect, constructions with se, adverbs, health and medical terms, parts of the body, symptoms and medical conditions, health professions, and health services

Familiar commands, por and para, reciprocal reflexives, stressed possessive adjectives and pronouns, home electronics, computers and the internet, cars and accessories, social networks, and texting

Relative pronouns, formal (usted/ustedes) commands, present subjunctive, subjunctive with verbs of will and influence, household chores, table settings, and central patio

Subjunctive with verbs of emotion; subjunctive with doubt, disbelief and denial; subjunctive with conjunctions; environment; recycling and conservation; and the Andes Move!

Subjunctive in adjective clauses, nosotros/as commands, past participles used as adjectives, city life, daily chores, money and banking, post office, and traveling by metro

Present perfect, past perfect, present perfect subjunctive, health and well-being, exercise and physical activity, nutrition, and natural spas

Future, future perfect, past subjunctive, professions and occupations, workplace, job interviews, and employment benefits

Conditional, conditional perfect, past perfect subjunctive, the arts, movies, television, and Caracas Contemporary Museum of Art

Si clauses, summary of the uses of the subjunctive, current events and politics, the media, natural disasters, and social protests

Contact Hours

198

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

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Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None.

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is designed for students who are able to dedicate the time and effort to a year-long, twice-weekly class schedule for the purpose of gaining a foundation in Spanish grammar and vocabulary.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]