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Grade School Spanish, Part One
Live course taught by Nanci Lopez for Fall 2026 Grade School Spanish
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This course is offered in two different day/time slots so you can choose the day and time that is best for your homeschool.
Category
Foreign Language ➤ Spanish
Grade
Grade School
Semester
Fall 2026
Starts
Sep 9, 2026
Days
Mon, Wed
Summary

¡Bienvenidos! Join us for your first introduction to Spanish, a beautiful global language. Señora Lopez makes class fun as she helps you learn to pronounce and understand the Spanish words you need to say hello and make new friends. 

Course description: This is an introductory course that focuses on developing speaking, listening, and reading skills using basic vocabulary and phrases. The course will begin to build student’s confidence and foundation for the Spanish language.  It will allow students to engage in language learning in a low-stress environment as they get comfortable with the sounds and rhythms of Spanish.

 

Instructor: Nanci Lopez

Special notes

This is Part One of a two-part course. Register also for Part Two offered in the spring semester.

***Note to Parents: Due to the young ages of grade school students, we expect that you will accompany your child at all times while he or she is online, which includes attending live classes alongside your student. This will also help you assist your student with homework where necessary or help your student contact the teacher with questions. If you miss a live class, make sure to watch the recording with your student as well. Thank you for your support!

A Working mic is needed for this course.

Total classes

12

Class dates

Mondays, September 14 to December 7, 2026. (No class Oct. 26) OR Wednesdays, September 9 to December 9, 2026. (No class Oct. 28 and Nov. 25)

Starting time

Mondays: 4:00 PM Eastern ( 3:00 PM Central; 2:00 PM Mountain; 1:00 PM Pacific) OR Wednesdays: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central; 9:30 Mountain; 8:30 Pacific)

Duration

30 minutes

Prerequisites

Willingness to learn

Suggested grade level

3rd - 4th grade

Suggested credit

One semester Spanish language

Outline

Course outline: 

Class 1 – Vowels in Spanish / Introduce direct cognates

Class 2 – Consonants in Spanish / Introduce indirect cognates

Class 3 – Simple Greetings

Class 4 – Simple Farewell

Class 5 – How are you?

Class 6 – Feelings

Class 7 – Numbers 1-10

Class 8 – Colors 

Class 9 – Dia de Acción de Gracias

Class 10 – Shapes

Class 11 – Describing location/place

Class 12 – Navidad 

Materials

  • All course materials provided free by the instructor.

Homework

Homework will provide an opportunity for students to practice and reinforce what they are learning in class.  Homework may include, but is not limited to, worksheets, puzzles, and watching videos.

Fees

Fee: For all 12 classes: $172 if you register on or before July 15; $192 if you register after July 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $25 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Course name
Grade School Spanish, Part One
Instructor
Nanci Lopez
Semester
Fall 2026
Meeting days
Monday, Wednesday
Category
Foreign Language ➤ Spanish
Grade levels
Grade School
Monitors
Kristy Kordsmeier, Jaydalia Dunne
Start time
September 9th, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET
Course type
Live
Price
$192
Seats available
20 seats available
Seats remaining
5 seats remaining
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Nanci Lopez
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About Nanci Lopez

Nanci Lopez graduated from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education and also in Spanish. While born in Newark, New Jersey, her family is originally from Puerto Rico. Mrs. Lopez worked for six years with the Bloomfield School District as a Spanish Teacher and New Teacher Mentor.

During that time, she developed and implemented the Spanish and French Curriculum for the Elementary and Middle schools in the district. Mrs. Lopez taught Conversational Spanish I, II, & III to adults and senior citizens at Union County College. She also taught Spanish to healthcare and business professionals.

Additionally, she operates Conversational Spanish Online, LLC, teaching Spanish online to adults who want to make themselves more marketable in the workplace.

Mrs. Lopez homeschooled her daughter and son, and is currently homeschooling her goddaughter. In her spare time, which is rare, she loves to read and cross-stitch.

Click here for more info about Nanci Lopez!

Courses:

  • Middle School Conversational Spanish

  • Beginning Conversational Spanish

  • Intermediate Conversational Spanish

  • Advanced Conversational Spanish

  • Conversational Spanish 4

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Jaydalia Dunne

Jaydalia Dunne is a homeschooling mother of four children, the eldest studying engineering at university. Originally from NYC and New Jersey, she lives in Pennsylvania with her family. She earned a bachelor’s degree in International Relations with a minor in Economics at St Joseph’s University and studied a semester abroad at St Louis University in Madrid, Spain. She work for a year for an international bank in Manhattan and for a software reseller in New Jersey before getting married and having a family. She has enjoyed years teaching at a homeschool cooperative.

Click here for more info on Mrs. Dunne!

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Kristy Kordsmeier

Kristy was born and raised in the South, where her family has lived for decades. Her familial ties go back to a Founding Father and the infancy of America.

After converting to the Catholic Faith, she began homeschooing her three children a few years later.

Kristy has loved creative writing all of her life, and any activity involving attention to details.

She has three grandsons, one granddaughter, and another granddaughter due in October, 2025.

In her free time, she enjoys painting, selling her work and writing short stories.