Age: 13+ Middle School, High School Half Credit
Dwane Thomas, of Visual Latin and Word Up! fame, teaches kids introductory Spanish using an unusual and effective new approach based on Latin grammar.
Dwane Thomas brings his signature humor and clarity to this unique introduction to Spanish. With a strong focus on grammar and connections between Spanish and Latin, students develop an ability to read Spanish with understanding and fluency.
Students will:
- Learn Spanish grammar by comparing it to Latin roots, deepening their understanding of both languages.
- Focus on developing intermediate reading skills, with the goal of reading the Spanish New Testament by year’s end.
- Follow a consistent weekly structure: reading chapters, listening to spoken Spanish, and taking self-graded tests.
- Gain tips and tools from a lifelong language learner and experienced Latin teacher.
- Use Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish and All Spanish Method as primary texts to reinforce grammar and vocabulary.
This half-credit course offers a grammar-focused introduction to Spanish, helping students build a foundation in reading comprehension through engaging connections to Latin.
- 29 videos
- Note: This course provides an excellent introduction to the structure and grammar of the Spanish language, with particular reference to its origins in Latin. However, it is not recommended for high school credit since it does not provide evaluation in spoken Spanish.
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About Instructor
Dwane Thomas
Dwane has been studying languages for most of his life. He grew up in Europe surrounded by the Dutch and German languages. For almost 20 years he has been teaching Latin in the classroom and, more recently, online. Dwane and his wife have three wonderful children whom they homeschooled. Featured in Visual Latin and WordUp!
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