
¡Hola! Welcome to the class! I am so excited that you have chosen to learn Spanish with us!
My name is Professor Josh Sanderson and I am the instructor for this course. I have been practicing and teaching Spanish for more than a decade. I want to share everything I know about basic Spanish with other people passionate about the language. I want to help you reach your Spanish-language goals. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have.
First and foremost, this course is all about learning the essentials of Spanish. We focus a lot on common phrases used, pronunciation and vocabulary. Don't worry! The course is NOT grammar intensive, but you will get the key and most important grammar tidbits throughout. The end goal is for you to be able to speak and also understand basic Spanish.
What makes my course unique:
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Greeting and goodbyes are SUPER important to learn.
Imagine not knowing how to say "hello" to someone who only speaks Spanish! No fear, I will teach you exactly what you need know to instantly impress someone who speaks Spanish.
Watch this lesson to learn:
After the lesson, download the attached PDF file for future reference and for extra practice!
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This fun and animated video will give you even MORE practice. Practice makes perfect, right?
If you keep this up, you are going to be a Spanish pro in no time!
Let's practice what we have learned!
Wouldn't it be great to sound like a native Spanish speaker? Get ready! In this lesson, I will teach you the basics of vowel pronunciation in Spanish and get you headed in the right direction. This video is fun and easy-to-follow!
(You will need to practice saying these vowels out loud, so make sure you aren't watching this in a library!)
Consonants are super important!
The great thing about consonants in Spanish, is that they are pretty similar to those in English. We aren't going to focus too much on the consonants that are pronounced the same in English as they are in Spanish, why? You already know them!
This video is all about learning the consonants that are different in Spanish. I will give you a bunch of examples and practice. You will be a pro in no time!
Get ready to learn all about nouns and gender in Spanish!
What is a noun? A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In Spanish, each noun is assigned a gender, so it is either masculine or feminine. Way different than English, right!
In this lesson I am going to teach your some basic rules on how you can identify whether a noun is feminine or masculine. I will also give you a few secrets on how to identify those tricky nouns.
You can do it! Let's get going!
Let's talk about articles. An "article" is essentially the word "the" or "a" in Spanish. Easy right?
An article is also a word that is used to "point" to a noun. What do I mean by that? Watch this video to find out. I'll teach you everything you need to know.
By the end of this video, you will know what the definition of an "article", and the two different types of articles. I will give you clear, simple and fun examples.
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Have you ever wished to tell someone what day an event will be held? Maybe you have a coworker you would like to impress by telling him or her the day of the week of your next party. If so, this lesson is absolutely for you. It is the kind of vocabulary that will form the basis of your speech in Spanish.
By the end of this video, you will have learned every day of the week. I will teach you using fun pictures and examples.
You can do it! I believe in you!
Spring, summer, fall and winter...everyone has a favorite time of year.
Wouldn't it be great to talk about your favorite season of the year and some of the aspects that make it so wonderful?
For instance, summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill, swim at the pool and frolic on the beach; while winter is a great time for cuddling up, playing in the snow and celebrating special holidays with family and friends. Whichever season is your favorite, you should learn to talk about it in Spanish. It will enhance you ability to communicate and really impress other Spanish speakers.
Not only am I going to teach you the seasons, I am going to teach you how to say the 12 months of the year and also to describe the weather.
Let's do it!
Counting is absolutely critical! We use numbers all the time to help describe and specify things.
When you learn your numbers in Spanish, you will be able to:
Check out this video to learn the most frequently used numbers in an easy and engaging lesson format!
You are doing amazing! Keep up the good work!
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about what you are learning, I would love to connect with you!
Congrats! You have learned the numbers 1-10! You are now ready to expand your knowledge and learn 11-100!
Counting is absolutely critical! We use numbers all the time to help describe and specify things.
When you learn your numbers in Spanish, you will be able to:
Check out this video to learn the most frequently used numbers in an easy and engaging lesson format!
You are doing amazing! Keep up the good work!
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about what you are learning, I would love to connect with you!
Who doesn't love food? I sure do!
Learning the various foods in Spanish will help you immensely in your everyday life. for instance, you will be able to understand EXACTLY what you are ordering when you go to a Hispanic restaurant. You will also be able to modify your order easily and effectively.
A great way to practice your Spanish vocabulary is by going to the supermarket and quizzing yourself on how to say the various items in the store. This lesson will give you a jump start on the most popular food items people have on their shopping lists.
Fun side note: If you were to go into a supermarket in the United States, you would most likely see items that have both the English AND the Spanish word for it. For instance, if you were to grab a loaf of bread, you might see "pan" on the label as well.
In the United States, being able to communicate in Spanish is imperative! You see Spanish everywhere.
People are always referring to the time of day when they speak, whether they be talking about appointments, meetings or when they will take their lunch breaks. Basically. being able to tell time in Spanish is critical to communicating effectively to just about anyone.
In this lesson, you will learn the basics of telling time and also how to tell time on the hour.
I make it super simple and give you a ton of examples. I want you to succeed!
Note: Check out the attached PDF! Print it out or add it to your desktop folder!
Awesome! You now know the basics of telling time in Spanish and can also tell time on the hour! Rock on!
People are always referring to the time of day when they speak, whether they be talking about appointments, meetings or when they will take their lunch breaks. Basically. being able to tell time in Spanish is critical to communicating effectively to just about anyone.
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell time using the minutes :01-:30. (This is another great example of how knowing your numbers can help you out in other areas of communicating in Spanish.)
I make it super simple and give you a ton of examples. I want you to succeed!
Note: Check out the attached PDF! Print it out or add it to your desktop folder!
Wow! You are moving right along! Get ready to complete your knowledge of telling time using specific minutes of the hour.
In the United States, being able to communicate in Spanish is becoming super important.
People are always referring to the time of day when they speak, whether they be talking about appointments, meetings or when they will take their lunch breaks. Basically. being able to tell time in Spanish is critical to communicating effectively to just about anyone.
In this lesson, you will learn how to tell time using the minutes :31-:59 of the hour.
I make it super simple and give you a ton of examples. I want you to succeed!
Note: Check out the attached PDF! Print it out or add it to your desktop folder!
Not only do I want to teach you how to say the exact hour and minute, I also want to teach you something a bit more complex. I want to teach you several commonly used Spanish phrases that are related to telling time.
This lesson will teach you some really fun expressions that will take your Spanish to the next level.
You are on a roll! Keep on going!
Feel free to start a discussion or send me any messages! I love to see my student succeed and I want to be there every step of the way.
Note: Check out the attached PDF! You can download it and print it out!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to say "I" or "you" in Spanish? Once you master subject pronouns in Spanish, you will be well on your way to knowing how to to create any sentence you want. The subject pronouns are the actors of our sentences. For instance, think about one of your favorite movie scenes, if we couldn't say who was carrying out the actions (the verbs) in that scene, the whole scene would be impossible to describe to someone else.
Subject pronouns are SUPER easy to learn and really form the foundation of your Spanish language knowledge.
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Knowing verbs can help you create complex sentences in the future.
A verb is how you describe an action someone is doing, like talking or running. Verbs form one of the most critical aspects of sentences and they contribute to the overall message you are trying to relay. Without verbs, it would be nearly impossible to communicate effectively.
One of the most commonly used verbs in Spanish is the verb "tener". But, what does this verb mean? Check out this lesson to learn how you can start using this verb in your everyday conversations.
Hola (hello),
Welcome to the course. I hope you are ready for engaging lectures, lots of useful vocabulary, and helpful tips and advice to help you on your language-learning journey.
Let me introduce myself:
I'm your instructor, Josh. I'm a real person who really wants to see you succeed. In fact, many years ago, I started EXACTLY where most of you are now. I had a strong desire to learn Spanish. I saw how useful it was in everyday life... but I also wanted to learn at my own pace and from an instructor who knew what he/she was talking about.
Over time, I practiced regularly to perfect my Spanish skills. I found that I loved speaking Spanish so much that I wanted to teach others as well. So, that is exactly what I did.
I have been teaching Spanish at the college level for over a decade.
So, who did I make this course for?
This course is designed for those who want to learn basic vocabulary and useful phrases in Spanish. There are no prerequisites for this class. All you need is a computer and internet access.
Sign up and start learning Spanish today.
Within a few minutes of starting the course you will be able to say your first phrases in a new language.
You've always wanted to learn a new language. The time is now. Let's do it.