Course Description: In this course you will continue to develop your Spanish abilities in the present tense. It is recommended for those who have successfully completed Spanish II, or who have studied Spanish previously and have basic understanding of regular and irregular verb conjugation in the present tense. We will learn to express actions in the future, deepen our understanding of the way adjectives and adverbs work, become familiar with reflexive verbs, and explore important prepositions including “por” and “para”.
After completing Beginner III you will be able to talk about how long you have lived somewhere, compare your family members, describe the abilities of your favorite artists, describe your daily routine, feel comfortable shopping in a marketplace, and ask for (as well as understand) directions in a city.
Prerequisite: Spanish Beginner II or equivalent
Duration:
Course Outline:
1) “Ir a” (“Going to”) for the future
2) Special Uses of “Tener”
3) Time Expressions with “Hacer”
4) Position of Adjectives
5) Comparatives and Superlatives
6) Common Adverbs
7) Introduction to Reflexive Verbs
8) Prepositions of Place and Time
9) “Por” and “Para”
Key Vocabulary:
1) New Adjectives
2) Countries and Nationalities
3) Parts of the Body
4) Daily Routine
5) Places in a City
Bibliography:
1. Bregstein, Barbara; Easy Spanish Step by Step; McGraw Hill ed. 2006
2. Valette, J.P., Valette, R.M.; Spanish for Mastery 1 - ¿Que tal?; D C Heath & Co.1994