PRE: Overview

Lección preliminar - Overview

Introducción (Introduction)

¡Hola y bienvenidos a la clase de español!

We are so happy you’re here! With nearly 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world and the official language in 21 countries. Being able to speak Spanish will give you an insight into the local culture of many incredible destinations and the possibility to connect with people all over the world.

During this course, you will discover the fun of speaking Spanish while building a foundation of basic vocabulary and grammar that can be put into practice at work, with friends, or while traveling.

We are excited to share this journey with you … ¡vamos a aprender español!

Essential Questions

• How do I greet someone in Spanish, formally and informally; ask how the person is, respond to his/her question, and say goodbye?
• How do I tell time in Spanish?
• How do I express the date in its correct format in Spanish?
• How do I express my age in Spanish?
• What are the formal and informal forms of 'you' and when do I use them?
• What are the Spanish interrogatives and how do I use them?
• How do I use nouns and adjectives in Spanish?

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