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Description
Focusing on conversational Spanish, Speedy Spanish emphasizes words, phrases, and sentences prior to introducing grammar. This is a wonderful way to encourage elementary to middle school students to converse with neighbors or classmates whose primary language is Spanish, or use it to lay a foundation for upper-level foreign language studies!
Currently, there are two levels (years) available. Level 1* teaches 500 vocabulary words including numbers 1-10, months of the year, seasons, foods, and other everyday words. Level 2*, reviews Level 1 vocabulary before teaching 500 additional vocabulary words covering foods, body parts or common health concerns, and other words typically used in conversation. Integral to both levels are memorization of Bible verses and songs in Spanish, as well as traditional church expressions or references.
Speedy Spanish is now printed by Christian Light Education. Level 1 has been updated (2023), and course components include student Workbooks A and B, Audio Files (purchased on a USB drive), Vocabulary Word Card Packet, and a Teacher’s Guide.
Each Workbook provides 30 lessons plus reviews & tests after every 5 lessons (total of 36 lessons). You will complete A and B in one school year. Instructions are written to the student and include a suggested 5-day schedule: Monday (Part 1) emphasizes vocabulary. Tuesday (Part 2) involves sentence practice. Students read and listen to practice sentences in Spanish. Wednesday (Part 3) has matching exercises for Spanish words and sentences with their English translations. Thursday (Part 4) includes memorization of Bible verses and songs in Spanish. Bible Word Match activities are also included to enrich vocabulary. Friday (Part 5) is a review day, where students play a vocabulary flash card game using the included flashcards. No answers are included. The Student Books are consumable and non-reproducible.
Vocabulary Word Card Packet (aka Flash Cards) go with Spanish 1. Cards have Spanish on the front and English on the back. The cards are used to review vocabulary words. You will have to cut them apart before using.
Level 1 requires Audio Files that come on a USB drive. It includes the pronunciation model for the student to follow via words, phrases, memory verses, and songs. There are no answers here. You will need the teacher guide for answers.
The now required Teacher’s Guide includes reduced student pages with answers filled in, extra practice sentences, explanations and additional activities.
*Spanish 1 has been revised and the components are reflected in the description. Spanish 2 is still in the older version with audio CDs.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.