In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about the Spanish language and in-depth information about the many places it is spoken.
| Lesson |
Title/Topic |
Topic |
Function |
Summary |
| #1 |
All About Spanish! |
Top 5 Reasons to Learn Spanish |
Learning about Spanish-speaking countries and the Spanish language |
Top Five Reasons to Study Spanish |
| #2 |
All About the Spanish Alphabet |
Haggling |
Understanding the Spanish alphabet |
About the Spanish alphabet |
| #3 |
All About Spanish Grammar |
Haggling |
Understanding the characteristics of Spanish Grammar |
Sentence and Verb Grammar, Noun and Adjective Grammar |
| #4 |
All About Spanish Grammar |
Visas |
Understanding the characteristics of Spanish Pronunciation |
Vowels, Consonants |
| #5 |
Top 5 Essential Spanish Phrases |
Buying a ticket |
Using the top 5 must-know phrases in Spanish |
#1 Must-Know Phrase: Hola, buenos días (buenas tardes, buenas noches)
#2 Must-Know Phrase:Perdón.
#3 Must-Know Phrase: ¿Cómo? No entiendo. ¿Habla ingés?
#4 Must-Know Phrase: ¿Me podría ayudar?
#5 Must-Know Phrase: Una cerveza, por favor... Gracias.
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| #6 |
Quiz |
Visas |
Testing yourself on Spanish-speaking countries |
5 quiz questions testing your knowledge on Spanish-speaking countries |
| #7 |
All About Cuisines of the Spanish-Speaking World |
Misunderstandings |
Talking about famous Spanish dishes |
Table Manners in the Spanish-Speaking World, Five Dishes from the Spanish-speaking World that Everybody Should Try, The Rich Culinary and Literary Traditions of Spanish-Speaking Countries |
| #8 |
Five Things You Should Know About Spanish Speaking Cultures |
Misunderstandings |
Understanding daily life and society in Spanish-speaking cultures |
The Kiss and the Handshake, La hora latina, Lunch Time, Regional Accents, Flirting and Sexual Harassment |
| #9 |
Five Famous Festivals |
Misunderstandings |
Understanding important festivals |
Sanfermines-"The Running of the Bulls", Puente Guadalupe-Reyes - "Christmas Season", Semana Santa - "Holy Week", Día de los Muertos - "All Souls Day", Carnaval - "Fat Tuesday" |
| #10 |
All About Latin American Pop Culture |
Meeting people |
Talking about Latin American pop culture |
Pop Culture in Latin America: Popular Music, Cinema, Popular Television, Foreign Fashion Influence, Popular Celebrity and Sports Figures |
| #11 |
Top Five Tools to Learn Spanish |
Taxis |
Using the top 5 most useful tools to help you learn Spanish |
Top 5 Useful Tools for Learning Spanish:
1. A Spanish Dictionary
2. A Verb Conjugator
3. Spanish Grammar Reference
4. Learning through Spanish Entertainment
5. Spanish-speaking Friends and Loved Ones |
| #12 |
Top Five Mistakes Not to Make When Using Spanish! |
Taxis |
Avoiding five language mistakes when learning Spanish |
Top Five Most Common Mistakes of People New to Spanish
Common Error #1: Crimes against Gustar
Common Error #2: -r Fixation
Common Error #3: Who You Callin' Tú?
Common Error #4: Order! Order!
Common Error #5:Silent -h means SILENT! |
| #13 |
Spanish Phrases You Won't Learn in Class |
Getting robbed |
Using Spanish phrases you won't learn in the classroom |
Top 5 Phrases Your Teacher Will Never Teach You:
1. The "Dude" Words
2. The "Wow" Words
3. Pedo
4. Compliment Everyone (Hola Guapo)
5. "Cool!" |
| #14 |
Top Five Phrases You Will Hear in a Classroom |
Making mistakes |
Using Spanish phrases useful for the classroom |
5 Useful Phrases for the Classroom in Spanish:
1. Perdón, tengo una pregunta...
2. ¿Cómo se dice...(en español)?
3. ¿Qué quiere decir?
4. ¿Cómo se escribe?
5. ¡Salud! ¡Dinero! ¡Amor!
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| #15 |
JP and Fernando's Five Favorite Phrases |
Making mistakes |
Using the hosts' favorite Spanish phrases |
SpanishClass101's Favorite Pet Phrases in Spanish:
1: chido ("cool")
2: Te la pelaste. ("You got the shaft.")
3: a toda madre ("excellent")
4: ¿Sale? ¡Sale! ("Cool? Cool.")
5: ¡Neta! ("For real!") |
