What you'll learn
- Recognize and understand basic Spanish vocabulary related to everyday objects, letters, opposites, colors, numbers, greetting, and simple phrases.
- Reconocer y comprender vocabulario básico en español relacionado con objetos cotidianos, letras, opuestos, colores, números, saludos y frases sencillas.
- Participate in interactive activities that promote language acquisition, including songs, and games.
- Participar en actividades interactivas que promuevan la adquisición del lenguaje, incluidas canciones y juegos.
- Cultivate an appreciation for Spanish language and culture through exposure to age-appropriate materials and activities.
- Cultivar el aprecio por la lengua y la cultura en español a través de la exposición a materiales y actividades apropiados para la edad.
- Foster curiosity and enthusiasm for learning Spanish through engaging and enjoyable activities tailored to their developmental level.
- Fomentar la curiosidad y el entusiasmo por aprender español a través de actividades atractivas y divertidas adaptadas a su nivel de desarrollo.
Requirements
- The only necessary requirement is to want to have fun. / El único requerimiento necesario es querer divertirse.
Description
This online Spanish course is designed to introduce Pre-Kindergarten through adult students to the Spanish language in an engaging and age-appropriate manner. Through interactive lessons, games, and songs, young learners will begin to develop basic vocabulary and language skills in Spanish.
The course focuses on building a strong foundation in listening and speaking skills, with an emphasis on everyday words and phrases that are relevant to the lives of young children. Students will learn to greet others, express simple needs and desires, identify common objects, letters, colors, opposites, numbers, and games, and describe basic actions.
In addition to language acquisition, the course aims to foster an appreciation for Hispanic cultures and traditions. Students will be exposed to authentic cultural elements through storytelling, music, and visual materials, allowing them to develop a sense of curiosity and respect for diversity.
Throughout the course, interactive multimedia resources will be utilized to enhance learning and keep students actively engaged.
By the end of the course, students will have gained a basic proficiency in Spanish that will prepare them for further language study and cultural exploration as they continue their educational journey.
Materials Required: Access to a computer or tablet with an internet connection, headphones or speakers, and any additional materials specified by the instructor for specific activities.
Note: Parental involvement and support may be necessary for younger learners to navigate the online platform and participate in course activities effectively.
Who this course is for:
- Individuals from 1 to 100 years old passionate about languages who believe in the benefits of early language learning and want to provide children with opportunities to learn Spanish in a fun and interactive online setting.
Instructor
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Leonardo Velásquez who was born in Venezuela, studied at the University of Zulia and obtained the title of Bachelor of Education, Science and Technology of Education, also pursued a postgraduate degree in Educational Psychology at the Rafael Urdaneta University. Since he was 10 years old, he has been immersed in the world of theater and puppets, he has done different acting courses with international teachers and he has resided in Brazil, training with the teacher Augusto Boal.
His commitment to art and education motivated him to create the company Balalin Balalan Creative Activities for Children in 2001, since then his company has been offering entertaining and educational shows for the whole family throughout the Venezuelan territory collaborating with various non-profit institutions and taking the puppets to every possible corner.
He has been living in Houston, Texas for 10 years, little by little his proposal was constantly taking shape and now his company is known as Mr. Leo Puppet Show & Entertainment, he also works as a Spanish teacher at various educational institutions in the city and its surroundings.