University of California, Davis
Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events
University of California, Davis

Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events

Dr. Robert Blake

Instructor: Dr. Robert Blake

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 19 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(201 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 19 hours
Learn at your own pace
92%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 3 modules in this course

This module is all about going out and having fun at cafés and restaurants. You’ll build your Spanish vocabulary in these areas as well as learn useful phrases for ordering and inquiring about food at restaurants. We’ll discuss how to use both formal and informal commands, how to make requests, suggestions, and polite refusals using the subjunctive tense, as well as some useful expressions when going out in public. We’ll also interact with a local Mexican restaurant owner from Davis, CA in the Perspectivas section.

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14 videos4 readings6 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this module, you'll learn to talk about clothing and fashion in basic conversations. In the Gramática section, we'll spend a lot of time going over various uses of the subjunctive - wishes, fears, hopes, doubts, comments, and opinions; the subjunctive is very useful. Finally, you'll be introduced to Melissa, a Chicana UC Davis student, who is selecting clothing for an upcoming interview in the Perspectivas section.

What's included

11 videos2 readings6 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this module, you'll learn to talk about careers and professions. You'll learn a lot of vocabulary related to this topic in the module, including a myriad of common professions. In the Gramática section you'll learn several ways to discuss probable events and making requests using conditional and future tenses. In the Perspectivas section, you'll hear from Cindy, a young educational assistant about her plans to pursue a teaching credential and become a full-time teacher at the elementary school level.

What's included

13 videos2 readings6 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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Dr. Robert Blake
University of California, Davis
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