Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

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Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

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About this course: ¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and expressions. You will be able to talk about yourself, your family and friends in the present tense, and begin to explore the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world through a series of videos and interactive activities, including speaking, reading and writing exercises. The adventure begins here, so ¡vámanos!

Who is this class for: This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning the Spanish language and/or has the need to learn Spani…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
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About this course: ¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and expressions. You will be able to talk about yourself, your family and friends in the present tense, and begin to explore the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world through a series of videos and interactive activities, including speaking, reading and writing exercises. The adventure begins here, so ¡vámanos!

Who is this class for: This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning the Spanish language and/or has the need to learn Spanish for personal, professional or academic purposes, especially if you focus on oral proficiency.

Created by:  University of California, Davis
  • Taught by:  Dr. Robert Blake, Professor & Director

    UC Consortium for Lanuage Learning & Teaching (UCCLLT)
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WEEK 1


Module 1: Talking About Family and Friends



The first module introduces Spanish grammar and pronunciation and you will begin to build your Spanish vocabulary. By the end of the module, you’ll be able to talk about yourself and your family and will be able to count to 10 in Spanish. We’ll also discuss and practice the “ar” verbs and the useful verb tener. By the end of the module you will have started laying the foundations of your vocabulary.


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  1. Video: Course Introduction
  2. Reading: How to be Successful in this Course
  3. Video: Module Introduction
  4. Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
  5. Reading: Family and Friends Vocabulary List
  6. Reading: Module 1 Vocabulary Activity
  7. Practice Quiz: Module 1 Vocabulario Review A
  8. Practice Quiz: Module 1 Vocabulario Review B
  9. Video: Introduction to Gramática
  10. Video: Pronunciation Tips
  11. Video: Subject Pronouns
  12. Video: Gender and Number Agreement
  13. Video: Linking Nouns with Other Expressions
  14. Video: The Verb Tener
  15. Video: Verbs that End with -AR
  16. Video: Numbers 1-10
  17. Reading: Typing Spanish Accents and Punctuation
  18. Practice Quiz: Module 1 Writing Practice
  19. Practice Quiz: Module 1 Gramática Review
  20. Video: Perspectivas Introduction: La Familia
  21. Video: Perspectivas: La Familia
  22. Video: Perspectivas Summary: La Familia
  23. Discussion Prompt: Your Family
  24. Practice Quiz: Perspectivas Comprehension Check
  25. Video: Module Summary

Graded: Module 1 Review

WEEK 2


Module 2: Talking About the Body



In module 2, you’ll continue to build your Spanish vocabulary and will be able to talk about the body and physical sensations using the verb estar. Building on the vocabulary you learned in the first module, you will also able to count to 100. Throughout the module, we’ll practice conjugating the “ar,” “er” and “ir” verbs in the present tense.


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  1. Video: Module Introduction
  2. Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
  3. Reading: The Body Vocabulary List
  4. Reading: Module 2 Vocabulary Activity
  5. Practice Quiz: Module 2 Vocabulario Review A
  6. Practice Quiz: Module 2 Vocabulario Review B
  7. Video: Introduction to Gramática
  8. Video: The Verb Estar
  9. Video: Expressions for Physical Sensations
  10. Video: -AR, -ER, -IR Regular Verbs
  11. Video: Numbers: 1-100
  12. Practice Quiz: Module 2 Gramática Review
  13. Practice Quiz: Module 2 Writing Practice
  14. Video: Perspectivas Introduction: El Cuerpo Enfermo
  15. Video: Perspectivas: El Cuerpo Enfermo
  16. Video: Perspectivas Summary: El Cuerpo Enfermo
  17. Discussion Prompt: Describe your last illness
  18. Practice Quiz: Perspectivas Comprehension Quiz
  19. Video: Module Summary

Graded: Module 2 Review

WEEK 3


Module 3: Talking About Places and Weather



In this module you’ll continue to build your Spanish vocabulary as we discuss the topics of places and weather. We’ll continue to practice the “ar,” “er” and “ir” verbs, and we’ll introduce some irregular verbs. By the end of the module, you’ll also be able to make comparisons using possessive adjectives. You’ll engage with a native of Mexico and explore her native city.


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  1. Video: Module Introduction
  2. Video: Introduction to Vocabulario
  3. Reading: Places and Weather Vocabulary List
  4. Reading: Module 3 Vocabulary Activity
  5. Practice Quiz: Module 3 Vocabulario Review A
  6. Practice Quiz: Module 3 Vocabulario Review B
  7. Video: Introduction to Gramática
  8. Video: Ser vs. Estar
  9. Video: The Verb Hay
  10. Video: –AR, -ER, -IR Stem-changing Verbs
  11. Video: Talking About the Weather
  12. Video: Expressing Obligations
  13. Video: Possessive Adjectives
  14. Video: Making Comparisons of Inequality
  15. Practice Quiz: Module 3 Gramática Review
  16. Practice Quiz: Module 3 Writing Practice
  17. Video: Perspectivas Introduction: La Plaza Central
  18. Video: Perspectivas: La Plaza Central
  19. Video: Perspectivas Summary: La Plaza Central
  20. Discussion Prompt: Where You Live
  21. Practice Quiz: Perspectivas Comprehension Quiz
  22. Video: Module Summary

Graded: Module 3 Review

Course Peer Review Activity



In the final assignment for this course, you will write a brief introduction about yourself in Spanish (approximately 100-200 words) to tell your peers a little about yourself. You will then record and upload a video of you reading this introduction to the class. Click on the Peer Review activity link below to learn more about this assignment.


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  1. Video: Course Summary

Graded: Introduce Yourself
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