This course will serve as an introduction to the Spanish language and to the many and diverse cultures of Spanish-speakers around the world. Using the Realidades 1 textbook as our guide, we will learn and practice basic Spanish grammar and essential vocabulary through reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises. We will listen to a wide variety of music in Spanish and students will learn to recognize different styles, rhythms and famous artists. We will learn about the countries of Latin America and about famous artists and athletes from Spanish-speaking countries around the world.

Spanish 2

This course builds on the material taught in Spanish 1. Using the Realidades 2 textbook as our guide, we will continue to study new vocabulary and grammar topics so that students can communicate ideas more effectively in Spanish. By the end of this year students will be able to use past, present and future verb tenses in Spanish! Also, we will continue our study of the many and diverse cultures of Spanish-speakers around the world through cultural readings, pictures, videos, literature, art, and music. We will listen to a wide variety of music in Spanish and students will learn to recognize different styles, rhythms and famous artists. Finally, we will begin to make connections with Spanish in our own communities.

Spanish 3 / Pre-AP (Pre-Advanced Placement)

This course builds on material taught in Spanish 1 and 2. Using the Realidades 3 textbook as our guide, we will continue to study new vocabulary and grammar topics so that students can communicate ideas more effectively in Spanish. By the end of this year students will be comfortable using past, present and future verb tenses in Spanish, both in conversation and in formal academic writing. Also, we will continue our study of the many and diverse cultures of Spanish-speakers around the world through cultural readings, pictures, videos, literature, art, and music. We will study art appreciation, environmental concerns, history, and politics within the context of the Spanish-speaking world. We will listen to a wide variety of music in Spanish and students will learn to appreciate many different styles, rhythms and famous artists. Finally, we will strengthen our connections with Spanish in our own communities. This course will prepare students for Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish the following year.