This course will give students the opportunity to practice their speaking and listening skills in Spanish through the discussion of articles and topics dealing with the world today.

How to get the most out of Conversational Spanish 4, Part Two with Nanci Lopez:

• First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes for each recorded session.

• Review class notes before each class.

• Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from the recorded session.

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

• Answer key for the Supplemental Recordings and Worksheets are available upon request.
  

Special Notes: This is Part Two of a 2-part course.
This course only takes 15 students. Therefore, we recommend registering early.
In addition to the 12 live classes there are 8 supplemental recorded lectures.
 
Total classes: 12

Class Dates: Thursdays, January 9 to April 10 (No class February 20 and March 6)

Starting time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central; 8:00 Mountain; 7:00 Pacific)

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: Conversational Spanish 4, Part One

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th Grade

Suggested credit: One full semester of Spanish or Foreign Language

Instructor: Nanci Lopez

Course description: In this course, students will review previously learned grammar and vocabulary and deepen and polish their conversational skills through group discussion of articles in class.  In the process, they will increase their vocabulary, learn new grammatical concepts, and develop an understanding of the culture.

Course outline:

Section 1: Topic of discussion:  New Year Customs in Latin America
Section 2: Topic of discussion: New Year’s Resolutions
Section 3: Topic of discussion: The Origin of the Pinata
Section 4: Topic of discussion: Influence of Indigenous Languages in Spanish
Section 5: Topic of discussion: Avoid being Tired
Section 6: Topic of discussion: Importance of Sleep
Section 7: Topic of discussion: Using Time Wisely
Section 8: Topic of discussion: Benefits of Exercising
Section 9: Topic of discussion: Benefits of Being Outside
Section 10: Topic of discussion: Team Pool
Section 11: Topic of discussion: Team Beach
Section 12: Topic of discussion: Plans for the Future

Course materials: All course materials provided free by the instructor.  A Spanish/English dictionary is highly recommended, as well as a notebook or binder and folder.

Homework: Students will be expected to spend 5 to 7 hours a week studying outside of weekly classes. Repetition is key when learning a new language.  Audio files will be expected to be turned in to the teacher.

Fee: For all 12 live classes and 8 recorded lectures: $237 if you register on or before November 15, $257 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registration is not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)