Learning Spanish: Introduction to the Spanish Language

Begin by looking at both the “whats” of Spanish (elements such as grammar and vocabulary), and the “hows” – how to study, practice, and learn the language most effectively. Start with identifying cognates (Spanish words that are similar to their English equivalents), hearing the five Spanish vowel sounds, and practicing basic greetings, responses, and goodbyes. This lecture, presented by Bill Worden, is from Learning Spanish: How to Understand and Speak a New Language. Experience the fun, intellectual challenge, and practical benefits of learning Spanish, one of the world’s most useful and beautiful languages. In this brilliantly designed course, you’ll get “under the hood” of the language, using an approach your teacher has refined for over 20 years to empower adult learners. Even if you think you lack aptitude for languages, these lectures will have you conversing in Spanish.

•  Demonstrate understanding of different ways to ask and answer “How are you?” in Spanish
•  Pronounce and differentiate between the five vowel sounds in Spanish
•  Use appropriate greetings and farewells in Spanish to initiate and end conversations
•  Identify and understand common cognates between Spanish and English