A continuation of the first-year sequence and includes a functional review of language structure and vocabulary. Primary emphasis is development of conversational skills, with topical reading and some writing. Course grade is primarily based on daily performance, but there are quizzes, a midterm, and a final. Elementary Spanish or equivalent is prerequisite. Students continue a functional review of language structure and build vocabulary.
Primary emphasis is on conversational skills, with topical and literary readings, and some writing.
The aims of this course are to improve the learner's ability to understand and speak fluent Spanish. A native speaker instructor guides the student, but the learner does most of the talking. Emphasis in small classes is on vocabulary building and some basic structures. Daily participation is necessary. A review of Spanish grammar, designed to aid the student in building vocabulary, translating from English to Spanish, and writing compositions.