Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

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

Instructor: Dr. Robert Blake

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks at 10 hours a week

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There are 3 modules in this course

¡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.

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.

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14 videos4 readings6 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

14 videos Total 24 minutes

Course Introduction 1 minute
Module Introduction 2 minutes
Introduction to Vocabulario 1 minute
Introduction to Gramática 1 minute
Forming Questions 2 minutes
Indirect Object Pronouns 2 minutes
Expressing Likes and Dislikes 3 minutes
Making Requests Politely 2 minutes
More Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense 5 minutes
Useful Expressions 1 minute
Perspectivas Introduction: El Mercado 1 minute
Perspectivas: El Mercado 2 minutes
Perspectivas Summary: El Mercado 1 minute
Module 1 Summary 1 minute

4 readings Total 70 minutes

How to be Successful in this Course 5 minutes
Market and Food Vocabulary List 15 minutes
Module 1 Vocabulary Activity 40 minutes
Typing Spanish Accents and Punctuation 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 175 minutes

Module 1 Review 30 minutes
Module 1 Vocabulario Review A 35 minutes
Module 1 Vocabulario Review B 35 minutes
Module 1 Gramática Review 30 minutes
Module 1 Writing Practice 15 minutes
Perspectivas Comprehension Check 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 120 minutes

Module 1 Peer Review 120 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

A Trip to the Market 20 minutes

In this module you’ll begin to discuss your daily and weekly routines using the reflexive pronouns me, te, se, nos, os, and se. You’ll master the days of the week and calendar months and we’ll practice speaking in the present perfect tense. This module introduces a large number of new words and expressions that will add to your growing vocabulary.

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12 videos2 readings6 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

12 videos Total 20 minutes

Module 2 Introduction 1 minute
Introduction to Vocabulario 1 minute
Introduction to Gramática 1 minute
Reflexive Pronouns to Express Daily Routines 3 minutes
Reflexive Pronouns to Express Changes of State 2 minutes
Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Calendar Expressions 3 minutes
Two Ways of Expressing Events From the Recent Past 3 minutes
More Expressions with Tener and Dejar De 1 minute
Perspectivas Introduction: Rutina Diaria 1 minute
Perspectivas: Rutina Diaria 3 minutes
Perspectivas Summary: Rutina Diaria 1 minute
Module 2 Summary 1 minute

2 readings Total 45 minutes

Daily Routines Vocabulary List 15 minutes
Module 2 Vocabulary Activity 30 minutes

6 assignments Total 160 minutes

Module 2 Review 30 minutes
Module 2 Vocabulario Review A 35 minutes
Module 2 Vocabulario Review B 35 minutes
Module 2 Gramática Review 30 minutes
Module 2 Writing Practice 15 minutes
Perspectivas Comprehension Check 15 minutes

1 peer review Total 120 minutes

Module 2 Peer Review 120 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

Your Daily Routine 20 minutes

Wrapping up this course, this module covers vocabulary words and expressions related to your free time, or leisure time. In addition, this module introduces the concept of talking about future events using the verb ir with a and an infinitive. We’ll also discuss how to substitute pronouns for direct objects, and you’ll be able to practice using the passive and impersonal voice.

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13 videos2 readings6 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

13 videos Total 19 minutes

Module 3 Introduction 1 minute
Introduction to Vocabulario 1 minute
Introduction to Gramática 1 minute
The Future: Ir + a + Infinitive 1 minute
Direct Object Pronouns 2 minutes
Indirect and Direct Object Pronouns Together 1 minute
The Passive Voice and Impersonal Subjects 2 minutes
More Useful Expressions 1 minute
Perspectivas Introduction: La Música 1 minute
Perspectivas: La Música 4 minutes
Perspectivas Summary: La Música 1 minute
Module 3 Summary 1 minute
Course Summary 1 minute

2 readings Total 45 minutes

Leisure Vocabulary List 15 minutes
Module 3 Vocabulary Activity 30 minutes

6 assignments Total 160 minutes

Module 3 Review 30 minutes
Module 3 Vocabulario Review A 35 minutes
Module 3 Vocabulario Review B 35 minutes
Module 3 Gramática Review 15 minutes
Module 3 Writing Practice 15 minutes
Perspectivas Comprehension Check 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Module 3 Peer Review 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

Your Free Time 20 minutes

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Dr. Robert Blake

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Reviewed on Nov 15, 2020

The course was very helpful, but I would like to have more explanations about the topics. These topics were quite difficult with the direct and indirect pronouns and the passive progressive tenses.´

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2020

Big thanks to the instructors who got these videos ready and available. Very helpful and interesting to learn.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2021

Muchas tareas escritas se encuentran confundidas) Hay que adivinar algunas respuestas.Pero material, gramatica y teiría son mas interesantes.

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