Beginning Conversational Spanish

Lesson 1
Beginning Conversational Spanish Module 1
Elements of a Sentence

Module one will look at the basic phrases, letters, and numbers that you need to know in order to begin your basic conversations in Spanish. Additionally, we will explore new Spanish vocabulary for simple parts of speech. Also included in module one is basic pronunciation of the Spanish language.

Introduction, Greetings, the Alphabet and Numbers
Nouns, Articles, and Adjectives
Ser and Estar (Two verbs for "To be") and Present Tense
Hay (There is/ There are), Interrogative Words
Days of the Week, Months, Seasons, Dates and Time
Beginning Conversational Spanish Module 2
Elements of a Sentence Part 2

Moving in to module two, we will explore how to use adjectives and irregular verbs, teaching you how to begin structuring your sentences. Also including in module two are how to use expressions.

Possessive and Demonstrative Adjectives
Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense
The Personal "a", Contractions "al" and "del"
Expressing Likes and Dislikes with "Gustar"
Negative Expressions
Beginning Conversational Spanish Module 3
Objects, Reflexive Verbs, and the Present Subjunctive

The Spanish language includes new uses of reflexive verbs and pronouns. Module three will identify how to use objects, reflexive verbs and impersonal expressions appropriately.

Direct Object Pronouns and Verbs like "Gustar"
"Que" as a Relative Pronoun
Indirect and Double Object Pronouns
New Uses of Reflexive Verbs
"Se" and Impersonal Expressions
Beginning Conversational Spanish Module 4
Present Tense, Imperfect Tense, and Double Object Pronouns

In module four students will look at how to communicate using past tense. We will also explore imperfect tense in module four. As well as the identification of verbs with special meaning.

Introduction to the Preterit Tense (Past)
Irregular Verbs in the Preterit
Verbs with Special Meaning in the Preterit
Introduction to the Imperfect Tense
Preterit and Imperfect Compared