This course is part of the Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary Specialization

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Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary SpecializationUniversity of California, Davis

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¡Bienvenidos! This second course in the specialization will build on the basic vocabulary you learned in the first course, and you will begin to build the skills necessary to express your likes and dislikes orally and in writing. You’ll also begin to explore the some of the common cultural experiences of the Spanish-speaking world through a visit to the marketplace. A series of interactive activities and videos will provide opportunities for practice and continued exploration of the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world.

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Approx. 17 hours to complete

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Dr. Robert Blake

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

7 hours to complete

Talking About the Market and Food

The first module of this course will continue to expand the vocabulary you built in the first course of this specialization - Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People. Our discussion will focus on food, and we’ll visit an open air market. You’ll be able to express your likes and dislikes using the verb “gustar,” and you will be able to ask culturally appropriate questions. A main focus of the module will be the use of indirect object pronouns and we’ll learn some common useful expressions.

7 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 24 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes

14 videos

Course Introduction1mModule Introduction1mIntroduction to Vocabulario1mIntroduction to Gramática48sForming Questions1mIndirect Object Pronouns1mExpressing Likes and Dislikes2mMaking Requests Politely2mMore Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense5mUseful Expressions1mPerspectivas Introduction: El Mercado39sPerspectivas: El Mercado1mPerspectivas Summary: El Mercado50sModule 1 Summary51s

4 readings

How to be Successful in this Course5mMarket and Food Vocabulary List15mModule 1 Vocabulary Activity40mTyping Spanish Accents and Punctuation10m

6 practice exercises

Module 1 Vocabulario Review A35mModule 1 Vocabulario Review B35mModule 1 Gramática Review30mModule 1 Writing Practice15mPerspectivas Comprehension Check30mModule 1 Review30m

Week2

Week 2

6 hours to complete

Talking About Daily Routines

6 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 20 min), 2 readings, 7 quizzes

12 videos

Module 2 Introduction1mIntroduction to Vocabulario1mIntroduction to Gramática1mReflexive Pronouns to Express Daily Routines2mReflexive Pronouns to Express Changes of State2mWeekly, Monthly, and Yearly Calendar Expressions2mTwo Ways of Expressing Events From the Recent Past2mMore Expressions with Tener and Dejar De1mPerspectivas Introduction: Rutina Diaria37sPerspectivas: Rutina Diaria2mPerspectivas Summary: Rutina Diaria1mModule 2 Summary44s

2 readings

Daily Routines Vocabulary List15mModule 2 Vocabulary Activity30m

6 practice exercises

Module 2 Vocabulario Review A35mModule 2 Vocabulario Review B35mModule 2 Gramática Review30mModule 2 Writing Practice15mPerspectivas Comprehension Check15mModule 2 Review30m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Talking About Leisure

5 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 19 min), 2 readings, 7 quizzes

13 videos

Module 3 Introduction1mIntroduction to Vocabulario1mIntroduction to Gramática59sThe Future: Ir + a + Infinitive1mDirect Object Pronouns1mIndirect and Direct Object Pronouns Together1mThe Passive Voice and Impersonal Subjects2mMore Useful Expressions59sPerspectivas Introduction: La Música53sPerspectivas: La Música4mPerspectivas Summary: La Música56sModule 3 Summary54sCourse Summary51s

2 readings

Leisure Vocabulary List15mModule 3 Vocabulary Activity30m

6 practice exercises

Module 3 Vocabulario Review A35mModule 3 Vocabulario Review B35mModule 3 Gramática Review15mModule 3 Writing Practice15mPerspectivas Comprehension Check30mModule 3 Review30m

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About the Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary Specialization

¿Habla usted español? Spanish is the second most spoken language on earth, second only to Mandarin, and growing in use every day. This specialization is designed for the beginner who may have no experience with learning a second language but who wants to be able to read, write and speak Spanish for personal, travel or business use, or who just wants to learn a second language and build cultural awareness. The topical approach of each course allows learners to develop sets of vocabularies that will form the foundation for a broad understanding of the language. Learners will start with the basics, including common expressions, pronunciation and grammar, and work toward building a functional vocabulary of the 1500 most commonly used Spanish words. The specialization includes 4 courses that progressively build on the skills learned previously, and culminates in a project that allows learners to apply their knowledge and language skills.

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