West Des Moines Community Schools Community Education

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.

Required Textbooks (Available at Amazon.com in paperback or e-edition-we recommend paperback) Both books include audio recordings and flashcards to aid in vocabulary at www.mhlanguagelab.com

• Easy Spanish Step-by-Stepby Barbara Bregstein 
  • Published by McGraw-Hill // ISBN 978-0-07-146338-8 // MHID 0-07-146338-0 // Approximate Cost: $14 in paperback, $9 e-edition (we recommend paperback)
• Easy Spanish Reader Premium Third Edition by William T. Tardy 
  • Published by McGraw-Hill // ISBN 978-0-07-185019-3 // MHID 0-07-185019-8 // Approximate Cost: $14 in paperback, $9 e-edition (we recommend paperback)

To progress through this course you will:

• Read the print readings.
• Have the option of accessing the online readings.
• Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides.
• Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned.
• Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants.
• The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Discussion:

• The discussion for each unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night.
• Your instructor will log into the discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make comments, and respond to comments by you and the other participants.
• We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each day to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.