Day 1 

Welcome to the basic Spanish course! 


The resources posted on this blog are intended to structure each class meeting. As an instructor I will use the listed sequence to give the necessary explanations and teach the class. I  encourage you to go through the material in advance and be prepared to ask questions, take notes and start the journey through the Spanish world with a very open mind and a big sense of curiosity...

Note: this blog does not replace the actual class session you will be attending; it is only intended as a support for the material taught face to face. 

Warm up!
How do you start a real conversation in Spanish? Listen to this short video  

You will learn and practice:

1. The Spanish Alphabet
2. The Spanish Vowels
3. Linking
4. Personal Pronouns
5. Verb to be
6. Greetings
7. Colors
8. Numbers

In order to understand what Spanish speakers say, it is necessary to sharpen your listening skills. It is important you click on the links and listen (escuchar) over and over and over!

1. The Spanish Alphabet. 

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• Listen and read the letters and practice the pronunciation. 
• Get into the Latin Rhythm by singing the alphabet here
• More singing , Alphabet and Vowels

2. The Spanish Vowels.

• Let's sing, click here
• This site allows you to practice, not only the alphabet, but specific sounds of consonants and   vowels. (You may need to download Quicktime on your computer, tablet, etc.)

3. Linking.

•  Listen and practice how to pronounce Spanish by linking words. 
• Click here for more practice. 
• Practice linking words with this song, and listen

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4. Personal Pronouns.

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Learn more about the use of Personal Pronouns by clicking here

5. Verb to be = ser 

Verb to be in Spanish 

6. Greetings.

Look at this list and practice the pronunciation of the first 11 phrases or words. 

7. Colors. 

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Click here to practice color vocabulary 

8. Numbers 
watch and listen here how to pronounce the numbers from 1-10. (you will hear pronunciation from Spain!)

This is all for today! review the material and be ready for Day 2. ¡Hasta pronto!