Conversational Spanish Beginning- ONLINE

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

Two Month Course

Required Textbooks

(Available at Amazon.com in paperback or e-edition-we recommend paperback)

Both books include audio recordings and flashcards to aid in vocabulary at
www.mhlanguagelab.com

Easy Spanish Step-by-Step
by Barbara Bregstein
Published by McGraw-Hill
ISBN 978-0-07-146338-8
MHID 0-07-146338-0

Approximate Cost: $14 in paperback, $9 e-edition (we recommend paperback)

Easy Spanish Reader
Premium Third Edition
by William T. Tardy
Published by McGraw-Hill
ISBN 978-0-07-185019-3
MHID 0-07-185019-8

Approximate Cost: $14 in paperback, $9 e-edition (we recommend paperback)

How the Course Works

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a web address to go to get into your online classroom. You will have a password and use your email address and password to gain access.

What You Will Do

For each Unit, you will: Read the print readings (about 20 pages a week) Have the option of accessing the online readings Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each week. The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Participate When You Want

You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. For the best learning, participants should log into the course on 2-3 different days of the week.