Course Description
Welcome to Practical Spanish. Do you want to learn about the origin of this language, its grammar, how to build simple sentences and understand the main differences between Spanish and English?
This course teaches the Spanish spoken in Spain (where this language was born!). Anyone interested in this language can learn the basics, as this course does not require special skills or previous knowledge. Instructor Angeles Fernandez -Spanish native-speaker- will teach you the essentials. You'll have the opportunity to join our Chat Group and practice or ask any question you may have. So, enroll and enjoy learning this language!
NEW! We are in the process of adding sound files. 4 sound files available up to date .
Course Requirements
This course does not require any previous education or experience.
If you are interested in learning Spanish, you are welcome!
Course Goals
This Course Goals:
To understand the rules of Spanish language (i.e. the difference between masculine and feminine words), and how to use them.
This course is intended to be practical, and yes, grammar is important, but I think that you also have to learn how to build, pronounce and understand simple sentences, and to use Spanish expressions.
Reading Materials
If possible, it would be a good idea using a Spanish-English / English-Spanish dictionary. Anyway, you will find, clicking on the "File Sharing" link, the material we are going to use in this course.
Grading Policy
This Course consists of 5 lessons, 5 related assignments and 5 quizzes/tests.
A grade of 70% or higher is required to pass the course.
The grading policy is based on contribution to each lesson discussion (there are five lessons and five discussions) (30%) and on completion of the assignments and test (70%)
Final grades: 100-95 = A ; 94-80 = B ; 79-70 = C; 69 and below = D.
Certificate Policy and Reference letters
What is required in order to earn a Certificate?
1. "Certificate of Attendance": for visiting this class at least 10 different days;
2. "Certificate of Academic Excellence": for achieving a grade of 70% or better;
3. "Certificate of Class Participation": for posting at least 5 messages in the Class Discussion Forums;
4. "Certificate of Outstanding Achievement": for completing all assignments and lessons in the class.
Instructor Angeles Fern ndez will issue personalized reference letter to any student that has mastered the course content.