Basic Spanish Course

Basic Spanish I

Online

The curriculum for level 1 will follow a guideline of applying appropriate communication skills. The classes will focus on applying, utilizing, and building correct grammar skills that can be applied on a day-to-day basis. The goal of the level 1 class is to allow the students to start off at an entry level of Spanish and subsequently increase their knowledge and speed of understanding in order to communicate efficiently.

Week 1: Self introduction and appropriate greeting. The appropriate uses of all applicable nouns, verbs, and adjectives when speaking.
Week 2: Numbers, months, colors, places, and things. Using the proper use of the words, whether it be feminine or masculine.
Week 3: This week will focus on the descriptions of people, places, and things. Utilizing the proper usage of words, the students will be able to describe themselves and things that are located around them. This would include things in their homes and/or family and friends.
Week 4: Learn how to apply the proper use of words when answering questions that are applicable to everyday life.
Week 5: The students will practice speaking in full sentences to describe what they thought about the class, and they will work with one another to expand their understanding of the Spanish language.

Participants will receive an email detailing information on accessing the live course a few days before the start of class.
For more information, please contact Carmen Guerra at cguerraFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE or call (201) 360-4224.

Basic Spanish II

Online

¡Hola amigos! This course is designed for those who have little knowledge of the beautiful Spanish language. During this course you will develop basic communication skills through intuitive practice in listening, speaking, singing, reading, writing and role playing with your new Spanish “familia” of adventurous learners like yourself, in a fun and creative atmosphere; where the music and the culture, and some dancing will be included. Be prepared to enjoy the journey! ¡Olé!

By the end of the course you will have built a solid foundation for conversational Spanish during and after class along with the entertaining homework assignments and resources. We will put emphasis on the pronunciation, intonation, and mannerisms. You will gain confidence.

The tentative curriculum is subject to change based on the class level and needs. Even Though you will be challenged you will go at your own pace: this is your class! No more frustration trying to follow another accelerated group class that leaves you confused and unmotivated.

Week 1: learn and practice greetings and farewells.
Week 2: learn and sing the alphabet, and how to spell.
Week 3: learn about numbers, days, months, seasons, and today’s date.
Week 4: learn basic sentence structure with colors as nouns and adjectives in singular, plural, masculine, and feminine.
Week 5: learn opposite words and how to use them in conversation.
Week 6: learn cognates that will automatically increase your vocabulary and false friends words that might save you some embarrassing moments, ha-ha.
Week 7: review, practice, and project presentation to reinforce what has been learned in each class to enhance language retention and end with an accomplishment feeling that your effort has paid off.

Contact Information

Office of Continuing Education
161 Newkirk Street, Room E504
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4224
CEFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE