Continue learning with this high school Advanced Conversational Spanish course, gaining an understanding of the Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation that allows you to speak the language. For college bound students or those who want a fluid ability to speak Spanish to others at home and abroad.

How to get the most out of Advanced Conversational Spanish, 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 course only takes 20 students; therefore, we recommend registering early.
In addition to the 12 live classes there are 8 supplemental recorded lectures.
This is Part Two of a 2-part course
 
Total Classes: 12

Class Dates: Wednesday, January 8 to April 9, 2025 (No class February 19 and March 5)

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

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite:  Advanced Conversational Spanish, Part One

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Spanish or Foreign Language

Instructor: Nanci Lopez

Course Description: In this course, students will continue to review previously learned grammar and vocabulary through short conversations, role playing, and the development of short stories in order to sharpen their speaking and listening skills.  They will further develop their reading and writing skills through the reading of articles and short stories, which will be discussed as a group in class in Spanish.  By the end of this course, students will be able to comprehend and maintain short conversations based on real life situations through the expansion of vocabulary and grammar.

Course Outline:

Section 1: Topic of discussion - A Typical Day; Review Reflexive Verbs and Commands
Section 2: Topic of discussion - The Present vs The Past; Introduce Prepositional Pronouns
Section 3: Topic of discussion - News / Newspaper; Review Prepositional Pronouns
Section 4: Topic of discussion - Grandparents; Introduce Direct Object Pronouns
Section 5: Topic of discussion - Working & Studying; Review Direct Object Pronouns
Section 6: Topic of discussion - Chosen by Students; Review Direct Object Pronouns; Introduce Indirect Object Pronouns
Section 7: Topic of discussion - Money & Profession; Review Indirect Object Pronouns
Section 8: Topic of discussion - How to be More Intelligent; Review Indirect Object
Section 9: Topic of discussion - Importance of Knowing a Language; Introduce Double Object Pronouns
Section 10: Topic of discussion - Influence of Music; Review Direct, Indirect, and Double Object Pronouns
Section 11: Topic of discussion - Family & Fun; Review Double Object Pronouns
Section 12: Topic of discussion - Summer & Future Plans; Review Double Object Pronouns

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

Homework: Students will be expected to spend about 3 to 5 hours studying per week outside of weekly classes. This is not meant to discourage students. Simply put, repetition is key when learning any new language. Audio files will be expected to be turned into the teacher.

Fee: For all 12 live classes and 8 recorded lectures: $227 if you register on or before November 15, $247 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.)