Spanish

Course length: Full year

Course number: 161102

Course description:  Introduction to Spanish is a beginner-friendly course designed to spark students' interest in the Spanish language and cultures. Aligned with the Kentucky World Language Standards, this course provides an engaging, interactive experience that focuses on developing basic communication skills while fostering an appreciation for Spanish-speaking communities.

Students will:

• Learn essential vocabulary and phrases for everyday interactions.
• Develop listening and speaking skills through songs, games, and dialogues.
• Explore reading and writing in Spanish with simple texts and activities.
• Gain insight into cultural traditions, holidays, and geography of Spanish-speaking countries.

This course serves as a foundation for Spanish 1, helping students build confidence in language learning while developing cultural awareness and global connections.

Course length: Full year (students who earn a B or higher will receive one high school credit)

Course number: 161108

Course description:  Spanish 1 is an introductory course designed to develop students' foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Using the Kentucky World Language Standards, students will engage in real-world communication while exploring cultural perspectives, practices, and products of Spanish-speaking communities.  By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in basic conversations, understand familiar phrases, and express simple ideas in Spanish. Successful completion of this course may fulfill one high school world language credit.

Students will:

• Develop interpersonal communication skills through conversations, role-playing, and collaborative activities.
• Strengthen interpretive communication by listening to authentic materials and reading short texts.
• Build presentational communication skills through writing and speaking exercises.
• Explore cultural comparisons to deepen their understanding of global perspectives.

Course length: Full year (students who earn a B or higher will receive one high school credit)

Course number: 161109

Course description:  Spanish 2 builds upon the foundational skills developed in Spanish 1, focusing on increased fluency and proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Aligned with the Kentucky World Language Standards, this course emphasizes real-world communication and a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.  By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate with greater confidence, understand more detailed conversations and texts, and apply their language skills in a variety of contexts. Successful completion of this course may fulfill one high school world language credit.

Students will:

• Engage in more complex interpersonal communication, expressing opinions, preferences, and past experiences.
• Strengthen interpretive communication by analyzing longer texts and authentic media sources.
• Develop presentational communication skills through written essays, speeches, and multimedia projects.
• Expand their knowledge of cultural traditions, customs, and global connections.