Student-centered educator with extensive experience in language instruction and a strong background in multicultural education. Specializes in Second Language Acquisition and has an established research profile in the field. Holds solid teaching credentials and is committed to fostering students’ linguistic competence and cultural awareness by tailoring instructional strategies to diverse learning styles.
Student-centered educator with extensive experience in language instruction and a strong background in multicultural education. Specializes in Second Language Acquisition and has an established research profile in the field. Holds solid teaching credentials and is committed to fostering students’ linguistic competence and cultural awareness by tailoring instructional strategies to diverse learning styles.
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Inquiry about apartment features and amenities through dialogue and description.
Text comprehension and written responses to demonstrate reading understanding.
Practice in writing, including transcribing non-abbreviated addresses and forming plurals.
Application of Spanish grammar: use of indefinite articles, the verb “hay†(there is/are), and the verb “estar†(to be), as well as practicing verb conjugations such as “vivir†(to live).
Gender classification of nouns and understanding descriptive passages.
Integrative activities: mapping furniture onto a floor plan, matching objects with colors, and describing objects by their attributes (color, shape, size, material).
Exercises on demonstratives and their relation to adverbs of place (here, there, over there).
Encourages active student engagement through oral, written, and creative tasks focusing on vocabulary and communicative competence within the context of apartment living.
In this first unit, you will learn the essentials to start communicating in Spanish with confidence. From greetings and farewells to introducing yourself, talking about where you are from, and sharing your occupation, you will gain practical skills for everyday situations. Along the way, you will discover the Spanish alphabet, numbers, and master three key verbs: tener, ser, and trabajar. By the end of this unit, you will be ready to make introductions, exchange basic information, and take your first steps into real conversations.
