About this course: ¡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!
Who is this class for: This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning the Spanish language and/or has the need to learn Spanish for personal, professional or academic purposes, especially if you focus on oral proficiency.
Created by: University of California, Davis
Taught by: Dr. Robert Blake, Professor & Director
UC Consortium for Lanuage Learning & Teaching (UCCLLT)
| Basic Info | Course 1 of 5 in the Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 3-4 hours/week |
| Language | English, Subtitles: German |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
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.
15 videos, 4 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Leyendo: How to be Successful in this Course
- Video: Module Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
- Leyendo: Family and Friends Vocabulary List
- Leyendo: Module 1 Vocabulary Activity
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 1 Vocabulario Review A
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 1 Vocabulario Review B
- Video: Introduction to Gramática
- Video: Pronunciation Tips
- Video: Subject Pronouns
- Video: Gender and Number Agreement
- Video: Linking Nouns with Other Expressions
- Video: The Verb Tener
- Video: Verbs that End with -AR
- Video: Numbers 1-10
- Leyendo: Typing Spanish Accents and Punctuation
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 1 Writing Practice
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 1 Gramática Review
- Video: Perspectivas Introduction: La Familia
- Video: Perspectivas: La Familia
- Video: Perspectivas Summary: La Familia
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Your Family
- Cuestionario de práctica: Perspectivas Comprehension Check
- Video: Module Summary
Graded: Module 1 Review
WEEK 2
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.
11 videos, 2 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
- Leyendo: The Body Vocabulary List
- Leyendo: Module 2 Vocabulary Activity
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 2 Vocabulario Review A
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 2 Vocabulario Review B
- Video: Introduction to Gramática
- Video: The Verb Estar
- Video: Expressions for Physical Sensations
- Video: -AR, -ER, -IR Regular Verbs
- Video: Numbers: 1-100
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 2 Gramática Review
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 2 Writing Practice
- Video: Perspectivas Introduction: El Cuerpo Enfermo
- Video: Perspectivas: El Cuerpo Enfermo
- Video: Perspectivas Summary: El Cuerpo Enfermo
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Describe your last illness
- Cuestionario de práctica: Perspectivas Comprehension Quiz
- Video: Module Summary
Graded: Module 2 Review
WEEK 3
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.
14 videos, 2 readings, 5 practice quizzes
- Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
- Leyendo: Places and Weather Vocabulary List
- Leyendo: Module 3 Vocabulary Activity
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 3 Vocabulario Review A
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 3 Vocabulario Review B
- Video: Introduction to Gramática
- Video: Ser vs. Estar
- Video: The Verb Hay
- Video: –AR, -ER, -IR Stem-changing Verbs
- Video: Talking About the Weather
- Video: Expressing Obligations
- Video: Possessive Adjectives
- Video: Making Comparisons of Inequality
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 3 Gramática Review
- Cuestionario de práctica: Module 3 Writing Practice
- Video: Perspectivas Introduction: La Plaza Central
- Video: Perspectivas: La Plaza Central
- Video: Perspectivas Summary: La Plaza Central
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Where You Live
- Cuestionario de práctica: Perspectivas Comprehension Quiz
- Video: Module Summary
Graded: Module 3 Review
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.
1 video
Graded: Introduce Yourself
FAQs
How It Works
Trabajo del curso
Cada curso es como un libro de texto interactivo, con videos pregrabados, cuestionarios y proyectos.
Ayuda de tus compañeros
Conéctate con miles de estudiantes y debate ideas y materiales del curso, y obtén ayuda para dominar los conceptos.
Certificados
Obtén reconocimiento oficial por tu trabajo y comparte tu éxito con amigos, compañeros y empleadores.
Creators
University of California, Davis
UC Davis, one of the nation’s top-ranked research universities, is a global leader in agriculture, veterinary medicine, sustainability, environmental and biological sciences, and technology. With four colleges and six professional schools, UC Davis and its students and alumni are known for their academic excellence, meaningful public service and profound international impact.
Pricing
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| Receive a final grade | Available |
| Earn a shareable Course Certificate | Available |
Ratings and Reviews
Wonderful Ex[erience.
It have been a great experience. thanks for the greet course.
Excellent and Amazing Course for those who start to learn Spanish! Clear explanations, challenging tasks and objective evaluation! Really recommend!
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I'd give 4.5 but it's not available, so went with 5 :)
The course is really useful, but in forums, even though the administrators encourage to communicate with one another, learners are not that eager to communicate. And the major part of language learning is communication! If you don't use what you've learned and don't listen to others, the learning process stretches and you tend to forget some words here and there. Perhaps making 5% of the whole course requirement to be on forums and communicate with others, not just keep posting your paragraphs that you were required as an assignment.
Thanks to the professor and the administration!