Course Details:
- 2 live classes per week
- 12 weeks
- Live Class Length: 50 minutes
- 16 seats per section
- Homework is assigned
- Formal grades, Teacher feedback offered on homework, Teacher feedback given during class
- Materials
Semester 1 (this class):
La familia Federico Rico, Craig Klein Dexemple
Semester 2:
Orión, Margarita Pérez García.
Spanish 1: Speaking and Sharing Christ
$432.00
Spanish 1 focuses on highly used words and structures, allowing the student to converse and understand content related to self, family, and community. Students also learn survival Spanish to meet needs when traveling in the Hispanic world.
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Description
Looking for an intensive Spanish course that teaches you how to actually communicate in Spanish? Join me in this 12-week course that covers Spanish 1, Semester 1!
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO:
🙌 Equip learners with the skills to communicate in Spanish
🔥 Ignite student curiosity and desire to learn more about the Hispanic world
✝ Model how to show the love of Christ and tell others about Him in Spanish
💪 Inspire students to be fearless in tackling new skills
👨🏫 Teach students how to set goals and self-reflect on their learning process and performance
This is a very fun class! Students make friends while learning a new language. Students will learn various ways to maximize their memory, interest, and interpretive skills.
In each unit students will learn silly short stories as a context for necessary words and structures. Also, embedded in each unit is practice interpreting and comprehending real Spanish content like commercials, signs, and appropriate songs. Students will be able to approach people in a helpful way as they learn about cultural norms and practices.
Grammar:
We stress communication rather than accuracy. We teach grammar within a context and through repetition. The teacher gives focused feedback on structural accuracy when the student is ready.
High School Learning Goals:
This class includes instruction and practice in all required learning standards for high school level 1 Spanish. Students will work on 4 language modalities of reading, writing, speaking, and listening as well as cultural learning. Students will utilize Can Do statements for each unit that will help them set goals and see their learning growth.
Expectations of Learners:
Students will have two classes per week and 45-60 minutes of homework twice a week.
This class is a very interactive and communicative class! Students will act out words and phrases and will add details to our fun short stories. They also will interact with both their peers and teachers regularly. It’s essential that students have their cameras on and ready for fun Spanish interaction.
Homework is very important when learning a language. Repetition is crucial for the brain. The students can play with the learning in their brains before the next class session. Students also read three short novels over the course of the class.
Grades:
The instructor will give specific and authentic feedback to the student. This includes feedback verbally in class and with the chat box and on homework submissions. All students will receive formal grades. The teacher will utilize clear rubrics that support communication of learning expectations and student performance to learners and parents.
Lesson Schedule
| Semester 1: | |
| Unit 1: My Story | A 4-week unit revolves around describing and discussing basic personal details and learning high-frequency vocabulary. Students will learn how to carry on a very basic conversation. |
| Unit 2: My Friends and Family | 4-week unit that exposes students to vocabulary related to people, basic activities, likes & dislikes, and descriptions. Students will practice expanding conversational skills and will read the novella, La familia Federico Rico, by Craig Klein Dexemple. |
| Exploration: Sounds of Mexico | The 4-week unit led by a missionary teacher in Mexico. In this unit, the students will learn more about the people living in Mexico by experiencing the unique sounds that can be heard daily. From the sounds signaling the garbage truck has arrived to the rooster crows in the early morning, these sounds will help captivate curiosity for how other people live. The main learning goals are to expose students to additional vocabulary related to daily life and to learn about cultural similarities and differences. |
| Semester 2: | Offered in January |
| Unit 1: My Town | 4-week unit that teaches students about how to talk about their town, home, and church. Students start reading the novella, Orión, by Margarita Pérez García. |
| Unit 2: My Experiences | 4-week unit that allows the students to expand upon their vocabulary from prior chapters and will be able to give more details when talking about themselves, their surroundings, and other people. |
| Exploratory: Missionary Hearts 1 | 4-week unit taught by a missionary in Mexico. This unit allows the students to put into practice the Spanish they have learned throughout the year. The learning goals are twofold: One, to describe who Jesus is in Spanish and to present the gospel through memorized scripture. Two, to learn how to be culturally polite and respectful so that the love of Christ is the focus. |
Class Introduction Video
Taught From a Christian Perspective
Spanish
Students will learn how to describe themselves, including how to talk about who they are in Christ. They will also learn cultural norms and intercultural communication in order to show the love of Christ.
All Lemons-Aid Courses:
Our mission is to equip learners’ minds and shepherd their hearts. We want them to have saving faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and then develop a biblical worldview. This means they view their world, themselves, and God in a way that aligns with what the Bible teaches. This brings great peace and understanding to the believer because we serve a good, sovereign God. This course is taught with these goals in mind. In class, we may pray, read scripture, and discuss how to view the content from a Christian perspective.
We have adopted The Master’s Seminary Doctrinal Statement.
Lemon’s Aid Language Learning
Learning Purpose
Nelson Mandela once said, “If you speak to a man in a language he understands, you speak to his head. If you speak to him in his language, you speak to his heart.” The purpose of learning a language is to communicate, which means knowing vocabulary, phrases, and verbal and non-verbal cues to meet needs and share ideas with those who speak the language. There are many benefits to learning a second language, such as increasing memory and attention span, opening more career options, and even improving cognition in the later years of life. While these reasons matter, at Lemons-Aid, our top focus in learning a language is to meet the Great Commission as stated in Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV),
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” The ability to speak two or more languages widens the ministry field and helps create better connections and meaning for people.
Learning Method
At Lemons-Aid, we understand the challenges of learning a new language, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We utilize brain-friendly methods that focus on communication and engagement in the target culture. We teach using two main methods.
- Comprehensible input. An American linguist, Dr. Stephan Krashen, first introduced this method in which teachers supply input so that students can understand most of the targeted language. As Krashen argues, using comprehensible input encourages learners to understand, interpret, and use natural brain learning techniques and is one of the most essential factors in learning another language. Content is created specifically for the language learner in mind. Structures and grammar are embedded and practiced naturally. An example of comprehensible input in our curriculum comes from short stories that incorporate and repeat high-frequency vocabulary and phrases.
- Authentic Language Acquisition. This learning method utilizes real-world examples of language from meaningful and real situations. Authentic materials include content from commercials, podcasts, and songs that are part of the target culture and language. This content is not created for second-language learners, forcing students to make cognitive associations. It is shown to improve language retention, improve student motivation with engaging content, and provide cultural awareness in real-life situations. Examples of authentic language content in our curriculum are church songs and short vlogs.
The Lemons-Aid Team
Lemons-Aid teachers have a few things in common.
❤️ They love their students and value each of their unique strengths and personalities that make our classes special. Our classes can be described as fun, personal, academic, challenging, and supportive.
🤩 We work to keep learners engaged, so there is always a degree of student accountability for their attention and focus, whether that be through asking them direct questions or by using the chatbox.
💭 We know all kids can learn, but sometimes things are hard! To support students, we teach them how to develop effective thinking and learning habits that will bring them success in class and in life.
🌟 Building relationships with students so they know we care about them helps us balance the high expectations we have for them regarding their effort, work quality, and behavior. Our students are encouraged, cared for, and they achieve!
Becky Padgett
Shawna Damian
Mariela Garcia
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