Spanish 1
For Educators
Teachers can use the complete Plus course curriculum for flexible instruction.
Course Summary
Master the basics of speaking and reading Spanish. Students start with greetings, the alphabet, and numbers before learning basic vocabulary and grammar skills for describing a variety of topics, including one’s home, physical characteristics, school, social networks, and transportation. Learn about major holidays and cultural celebrations, as well as understand and respond to simple commands and questions. In this course, students participate in technology-assisted interactive sessions throughout the term, engaging in spontaneous discussions in Spanish alongside prompt instructor support and feedback.
This class is taught in Spanish and English.
Curriculum
This is a 2-semester course. We do not recommend taking both semesters simultaneously.
Unit 1
- Greetings
- Expressing How You Are
- The Alphabet
- Articles
Unit 2
- Numbers (Part 1)
- Personal Pronouns
- Regular Verbs
Unit 3
- Age
- Introductions
- Expressing Where You Are From
Unit 4
- Personality Traits
- Colors
- Physical Characteristics
- Emotions
Unit 5
- Family
- Friends and Attributes
- Jobs and Work
Unit 6
- My House
- Household Items
- Food and Beverages
- At the Restaurant
Unit 7
- School Subjects
- The Classroom
- Time
- Days of the Week
Unit 8
- Numbers (Part 2)
- Months and Seasons
- Weather
- Dates
Unit 9
- Clothing
- Music
- Chores
Unit 10
- Hobbies
- Free Time Activities
- Sports
- Celebrations
Unit 11
- Social Networks
- Body Parts
- Common Illnesses
- Daily Routines
Unit 12
- Places in a City
- Directions
- Public Transportation
- Modes of Transportation