¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and expressions. You will be able to talk about yourself, your family and friends in the present tense, and begin to explore the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world through a series of videos and interactive activities, including speaking, reading and writing exercises. The adventure begins here, so ¡vámanos!
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Serbian, Italian, Vietnamese, Dutch, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Hebrew, Spanish
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Course 1 of 5 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Serbian, Italian, Vietnamese, Dutch, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Hebrew, Spanish
Offered by
University of California, Davis
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Module 1: Talking About Family and Friends
The first module introduces Spanish grammar and pronunciation and you will begin to build your Spanish vocabulary. By the end of the module, you’ll be able to talk about yourself and your family and will be able to count to 10 in Spanish. We’ll also discuss and practice the “ar” verbs and the useful verb tener. By the end of the module you will have started laying the foundations of your vocabulary.
4 hours to complete
15 videos (Total 24 min), 4 readings, 6 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Module 2: Talking About the Body
In module 2, you’ll continue to build your Spanish vocabulary and will be able to talk about the body and physical sensations using the verb estar. Building on the vocabulary you learned in the first module, you will also able to count to 100. Throughout the module, we’ll practice conjugating the “ar,” “er” and “ir” verbs in the present tense.
4 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 15 min), 2 readings, 6 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Module 3: Talking About Places and Weather
In this module you’ll continue to build your Spanish vocabulary as we discuss the topics of places and weather. We’ll continue to practice the “ar,” “er” and “ir” verbs, and we’ll introduce some irregular verbs. By the end of the module, you’ll also be able to make comparisons using possessive adjectives. You’ll engage with a native of Mexico and explore her native city.
4 hours to complete
14 videos (Total 19 min), 2 readings, 6 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Course Peer Review Activity
In the final assignment for this course, you will write a brief introduction about yourself in Spanish (approximately 100-200 words) to tell your peers a little about yourself. You will then record and upload a video of you reading this introduction to the class. Click on the Peer Review activity link below to learn more about this assignment.
3 hours to complete
1 video (Total 1 min)
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TOP REVIEWS FROM SPANISH VOCABULARY: MEETING PEOPLE
by SDMar 7, 2018
This course is perfect for people looking to learn a new language. A lot depends on your enthusiasm to learn but the clarity offered in this course regarding the basics of Spanish is unparalleled.
by KDOct 20, 2020
This is a very helpful course and I really encourage people who are interested and fascinated in Spanish language and culture to try this online learning! Thank you Coursera for this opportunity!
by TPOct 9, 2019
Excellent introduction to Spanish vocabulary and grammar. Realistic scenarios and examples are provided with amazing opportunities for practice. One of the best language MOOCS available!
by MPNov 9, 2018
Although it took me a while to warm to the idea of doing peer review exercises, and having to video record and upload work, actually I think this is an important part of the course and really useful.
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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