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Spanish Vocabulary

Meeting People

Dr. Robert Blake

¡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!

What you'll learn

Pronounce Spanish vowel and consonant sounds
Practice basic vocabulary related to family, friends, the body, places, and weather
Apply subject pronoun grammar rules to Spanish communication and count from 1-10 in Spanish
Conjugate verbs that end in -ar and the verbs tener and ser in present tense
Count up to 100 in Spanish
Conjugate regular verbs that end in -ar, -er, and -ir in present tense
Distinguish between the use of the verbs ser and estar
Conjugate irregular present tense verbs

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Learning objectives

Pronounce spanish vowel and consonant sounds
Practice basic vocabulary related to family, friends, the body, places, and weather
Apply subject pronoun grammar rules to spanish communication and count from 1-10 in spanish
Conjugate verbs that end in -ar and the verbs tener and ser in present tense

Count up to 100 in spanish
Conjugate regular verbs that end in -ar, -er, and -ir in present tense
Distinguish between the use of the verbs ser and estar
Conjugate irregular present tense verbs

Pronounce spanish vowel and consonant sounds
Practice basic vocabulary related to family, friends, the body, places, and weather
Apply subject pronoun grammar rules to spanish communication and count from 1-10 in spanish
Conjugate verbs that end in -ar and the verbs tener and ser in present tense
Count up to 100 in spanish
Conjugate regular verbs that end in -ar, -er, and -ir in present tense
Distinguish between the use of the verbs ser and estar
Conjugate irregular present tense verbs

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, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Taught by Dr. Robert Blake, a seasoned instructor in Spanish

Suitable for a beginner with no prior knowledge of Spanish

Provides a solid foundation with basic vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation

Emphasizes practical communication with a focus on present tense

Embraces interactive learning through speaking, reading, and writing exercises

Covers cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world

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Learners who complete Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Spanish Teacher

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Foreign Language Interpreter

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Spanish Translator

Spanish translators translate written text from Spanish to English and vice versa. They may work in a variety of settings, including publishing houses, government agencies, and businesses. In their work, they often translate a variety of documents, including books, articles, and marketing materials. This course can help aspiring Spanish translators develop the skills they need to read and write Spanish fluently, understand the nuances of both Spanish and English grammar, and translate Spanish text into English in a way that is both accurate and culturally appropriate.

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Customer Service Specialist

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Sales Representative

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Business Development Manager

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Marketing Manager

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Project Manager

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Operations Manager

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Human Resources Manager

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Financial Analyst

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Management Consultant

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Entrepreneur

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Speech Therapist

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Occupational Therapist

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We've selected 13 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People.

El nacimiento de los corresponsales de guerra.

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This dictionary is the official dictionary of the Spanish language. It comprehensive dictionary that includes all the words in the Spanish language, as well as their definitions and usage notes. It good resource for students who want to improve their vocabulary and their understanding of Spanish grammar.

(Español) El nacimiento de los corresponsales de guerra

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Diccionario del español actual

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This dictionary popular choice for Spanish learners. It comprehensive dictionary that includes all the words in the Spanish language, as well as their definitions and usage notes. It good resource for students who want to improve their vocabulary and their understanding of Spanish grammar.

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