Spanish for Beginners: Meeting People
Learn essential Spanish vocabulary and grammar for basic conversations in this beginner-friendly 3-week course.
Learn essential Spanish vocabulary and grammar for basic conversations in this beginner-friendly 3-week course.
This introductory Spanish course provides a solid foundation in basic vocabulary and grammar for everyday communication. Students learn to introduce themselves, talk about family and friends, and engage in simple conversations in the present tense. Through interactive exercises and cultural context videos, participants develop fundamental skills in Spanish pronunciation, basic grammar structures, and essential vocabulary. The course emphasizes practical communication skills for real-world situations.
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What you'll learn
Master Spanish vowel and consonant pronunciation
Use basic vocabulary for family friends and everyday situations
Conjugate regular and irregular verbs in present tense
Count from 1 to 100 in Spanish
Apply basic grammar rules in conversations
Distinguish between ser and estar verbs
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, Exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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Module Description
This beginner-level Spanish course introduces fundamental language skills through practical exercises and cultural context. Students learn basic vocabulary related to family, friends, body parts, places, and weather. The curriculum covers essential grammar including subject pronouns, present tense verb conjugations, and the distinction between ser and estar. Interactive activities focus on developing speaking, reading, and writing skills in everyday situations.
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Instructor
Expert in Spanish Linguistics and Advocate for Language Learning Technologies
Robert J. Blake is a distinguished professor of Spanish linguistics at UC Davis and the director of the Davis Language Center. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas and has published extensively on topics including Old Spanish, Spanish syntax, applied linguistics, and computer-assisted language learning (CALL). His notable works include the second edition of Brave New Digital Classroom with Georgetown University Press and El español y la lingüística aplicada published in 2016. Blake served as the director of the University of California Language Consortium from 2000 to 2012 and developed an online first- and second-year Spanish course now part of UC's online offerings. In 2004, he became a member of the North American Academy of the Spanish Language, making him a corresponding member of the Royal Spanish Academy.
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