BJU Press Spanish 1, 4th Edition is a traditional high school Spanish course with a Christian worldview. You can expect to learn vocabulary, grammar, conversation, cultural awareness, and sharing of the Gospel. Students do not need to have any prior Spanish instruction to begin this course.
In Level 1, you will learn the following skills. Use this as a checklist to see if your student should enter here or consider Level 2.
Grammar: gender/number, adjectives, the verb ser, definite/indefinite articles, masculine/feminine nouns/articles, regular -ar verbs, the present tense, gustar, tener, regular -er and -ir verbs, ordinal numbers, where are you going, possessives, hacer, salir, the verb estar, pronouns, present progressive, interrogative, irregular verbs, pensar, superlative, commands, reflexive verbs, and more.
Vocabulary: greetings, introductions, nationalities, numbers 0-100, personality traits, phone numbers, age, days of the week, telling time, family, adjectives, daily activities, celebrations, locations, feelings/emotions, in town, colors, opinions, sports, seasons, weather, food, comparing, daily routines, giving instructions, describing people, and more.
Program Components:
- Student Text: Core textbook with lessons, vocabulary, grammar, readings, and cultural content
- Student Activities: Practice workbook with exercises and separate Answer Key
- Assessments: Quizzes and tests with separate Answer Key
- Teacher’s Edition: Detailed teaching guidance, scripts, and support
- Teacher Companion: At-a-glance lessons with daily objectives, resources, and key questions, all on one page
- Home School Kit: Convenient package with all essential components
- Digital Resources: Listening practice available on AfterSchoolHelp.com and Teacher Tools Online