Week 1
Session 1: Course Introduction and Review of Basic Spanish Concepts
- Overview of course objectives and expectations
- Quick review of basic vocabulary, sentence structures, and key grammar points
- Ice-breaker speaking activity: Introduce yourself in Spanish
Session 2: Essential Grammar: Definite and Indefinite Articles
- Review of definite (el, la, los, las) and indefinite (un, una, unos, unas) articles
- Practice exercises with nouns and articles
- Speaking activity: Describing people and objects
Week 2
Session 1: Personal Pronouns and Verb Conjugation (Present Tense)
- Review of subject pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/as)
- Conjugating regular verbs in the present tense
- Speaking practice: Describing daily routines
Session 2: Vocabulary Expansion: Family, Work, and Hobbies
- Vocabulary related to family relationships, professions, and leisure activities
- Practice exercises to build contextual vocabulary
- Role-play: Talking about your family, job, and hobbies
Week 3
Session 1: Adjectives and Descriptive Language
- Using adjectives to describe people, places, and things
- Agreement of adjectives with nouns (gender and number)
- Practice writing descriptive sentences
Session 2: Reading Comprehension: Short Paragraphs
- Strategies for reading comprehension in Spanish
- Reading simple texts and answering comprehension questions
- Group discussion: Identifying key ideas in a text
Week 4
Session 1: Introduction to Past Tense (Pretérito Perfecto)
- Forming the pretérito perfecto tense with haber + past participle
- Using past tense to talk about past events
- Practice: Talking about past experiences
Session 2: Writing Skills: Basic Paragraph Structure
- Structuring a paragraph in Spanish (topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion)
- Writing a short paragraph about a recent event
- Peer feedback and corrections
Week 5
Session 1: Prepositions and Sentence Construction
- Common Spanish prepositions (en, a, de, con, para, por, etc.)
- Forming sentences to describe locations, directions, and relationships
- Practice exercises with real-life examples
Session 2: Speaking Practice: Role-Playing Everyday Scenarios
- Engaging in dialogues related to shopping, dining out, and asking for directions
- Focus on pronunciation, fluency, and sentence structure
- Group activities and feedback
Week 6
Session 1: Future Tense (Futuro Simple) and Expressing Intentions
- Introduction to the futuro simple tense
- Talking about future plans and intentions
- Speaking activity: What will you do next weekend?
Session 2: Vocabulary for Travel and Transportation
- Words and phrases related to travel, transportation, and booking tickets
- Role-play: Planning a trip and making travel arrangements
- Listening comprehension exercise: Travel conversations
Week 7
Session 1: Possessive Pronouns and Structures
- Using possessive pronouns (mi, tu, su, nuestro/a, vuestro/a, su)
- Talking about personal belongings and relationships
- Writing short descriptive sentences
Session 2: Reading Comprehension: Short Stories and Articles
- Reading and analyzing simple Spanish stories and articles
- Discussion questions to enhance comprehension and critical thinking
- Vocabulary review from reading materials
Week 8
Session 1: Complex Sentences: Conjunctions and Connectors
- Using conjunctions (y = and, pero = but, porque = because, aunque = although) to form complex sentences
- Practice exercises: Combining sentences for clarity
- Speaking practice: Expressing opinions and preferences
Session 2: Formal vs. Informal Language in Spanish
- Understanding the difference between formal (usted) and informal (tú) language
- When to use formal vs. informal language in different contexts
- Role-play: Professional and casual conversations
Week 9
Session 1: Advanced Vocabulary: Health, Education, and Technology
- Expanding vocabulary in specific topics like health, education, and technology
- Practice exercises with topic-related dialogues
- Group discussion: Talking about modern technology in daily life
Session 2: Writing Practice: Emails and Simple Letters
- Introduction to writing formal and informal emails in Spanish
- Structuring a simple letter: Greetings, body, and closing
- Writing assignment: Drafting a short email with peer feedback
Week 10
Session 1: Review of Grammar, Vocabulary, and Key Concepts
- Recap of key grammar points, vocabulary, and speaking skills
- Group activities: Vocabulary games, sentence building, and discussions
- Q&A session to address any questions
Session 2: Final Speaking and Writing Assessment
- Role-play scenarios to assess speaking fluency and accuracy
- Final writing assignment: A short essay or letter
- Instructor feedback and personalized recommendations for further learning