This course is taught using Spanish and introduces learners to more grammar and functional phrases to start communicating in English. Through short dialogues and stories on familiar situations, learners practice expressions to make small talk, get and give directions, make appointments, ask for help, and more. Learners also review the simple present tense, question formation, imperatives, and ordinal numbers.
- A course for English Language Learners. The course is taught in Spanish and English.
- NRS Level (National Reporting System): Low Beginner
- BEST Plus® SPL (Student Performance Level): 1-2
- Each unit is a collection of short lessons that are 3 minutes or fewer. Units usually take an hour to complete.
Unit 1: Meeting New People
Learn to greet people using basic phrases and to introduce oneself to someone.
Unit 2: Place of Origin
Learn to ask someone where they are from and say their residence of origin.
Unit 3: Introducing People
Learn nationalities and use them to describe where people are from and favorite foods.
Unit 4: Small Talk and Hobbies
Learn and practice questions with “Do” and “Does” in the affirmative and negative. Talk about simple hobbies with simple present verbs (live, play, and like).
Unit 5: Following Instructions
Learn simple phrases for giving instructions. Learn ordinal numbers and transitional words (then, next) when giving and receiving instructions.
Unit 6: Making an Appointment
Use basic phrases to make appointments. Tell time for schedules.
Unit 7: Personal Information
Learn how to give information, like an address, phone number, and birthday. Learn numbers 100-100.
Unit 8: Asking for Help
Learn simple questions to ask for help and to respond politely to a request. Learn pronouns of possession.
Unit 9: Getting Directions
Ask and answer simple questions and commands regarding directions. Learn vocabulary related to getting around (drive, parking, etc).
Unit 10: Final Review
38 questions to review content in all units.
Unit 11: Final Assessment
50 questions to review content in all units.