ONLINE: Expanding your vocabulary is key to improving your conversational ability in Spanish. By using a thematic approach, this course allows students to learn vocabulary words in context. This technique allows students to enhance their language acquisition. For example, for the theme la familia, the lesson will focus on words related to the family. Classes will include theme-based lessons followed by in-class practice activities. Students will have opportunities to receive feedback from the instructor as they practice. Students will be required to bring five phrases or sentences related to the theme of each class that they want to learn. This course is for people with some knowledge of Spanish, such as one semester of Spanish. Active participation is strongly encouraged. | Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 12.
Beatrice Parker has a dual degree in political science and Spanish from UNC-Chapel Hill and is pursuing her Master of Social Work degree at UNC-Chapel Hill, with the degree expected this year. She has spoken Spanish for more than 20 years. All her professional work experience has been in bilingual positions. She taught a Spanish course for OLLI last year. Her goals are to make learning Spanish accessible and for her students to become confident when speaking Spanish in their daily lives.