Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

  • 4.6
Approx. 17 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed to help learners improve their Spanish vocabulary and cultural knowledge. Through a series of engaging video lessons, students will learn new words and phrases while exploring the customs and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn new Spanish vocabulary words and phrases
  • Explore the cultural traditions of Spanish-speaking countries
  • Improve your listening and speaking skills in Spanish

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $34,000 - $49,000
    • India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹4,50,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €25,000
    • USA: $34,000 - $49,000
    • India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹4,50,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €25,000

    • USA: $29,000 - $43,000
    • India: ₹2,50,000 - ₹3,75,000
    • Spain: €15,000 - €20,000
    • USA: $34,000 - $49,000
    • India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹4,50,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €25,000

    • USA: $29,000 - $43,000
    • India: ₹2,50,000 - ₹3,75,000
    • Spain: €15,000 - €20,000

    • USA: $40,000 - $60,000
    • India: ₹3,50,000 - ₹5,50,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €30,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Improve your Spanish vocabulary and comprehension
  • Gain cultural knowledge and understanding
  • Develop your listening and speaking skills in Spanish

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of Spanish grammar and sentence structure
  • Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes and exercises

Similar Courses

  • Spanish for Beginners
  • Advanced Spanish Grammar

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Benny Lewis
  • Maria Ortega Garcia

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Description

¡Bienvenidos! This second course in the specialization will build on the basic vocabulary you learned in the first course, and you will begin to build the skills necessary to express your likes and dislikes orally and in writing. You’ll also begin to explore the some of the common cultural experiences of the Spanish-speaking world through a visit to the marketplace. A series of interactive activities and videos will provide opportunities for practice and continued exploration of the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world.

Outline

  • Talking About the Market and Food
  • Course Introduction
  • Module Introduction
  • Introduction to Vocabulario
  • Introduction to Gramática
  • Forming Questions
  • Indirect Object Pronouns
  • Expressing Likes and Dislikes
  • Making Requests Politely
  • More Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense
  • Useful Expressions
  • Perspectivas Introduction: El Mercado
  • Perspectivas: El Mercado
  • Perspectivas Summary: El Mercado
  • Module 1 Summary
  • How to be Successful in this Course
  • Market and Food Vocabulary List
  • Module 1 Vocabulary Activity
  • Typing Spanish Accents and Punctuation
  • Module 1 Vocabulario Review A
  • Module 1 Vocabulario Review B
  • Module 1 Gramática Review
  • Module 1 Writing Practice
  • Perspectivas Comprehension Check
  • Module 1 Review
  • Talking About Daily Routines
  • Module 2 Introduction
  • Introduction to Vocabulario
  • Introduction to Gramática
  • Reflexive Pronouns to Express Daily Routines
  • Reflexive Pronouns to Express Changes of State
  • Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Calendar Expressions
  • Two Ways of Expressing Events From the Recent Past
  • More Expressions with Tener and Dejar De
  • Perspectivas Introduction: Rutina Diaria
  • Perspectivas: Rutina Diaria
  • Perspectivas Summary: Rutina Diaria
  • Module 2 Summary
  • Daily Routines Vocabulary List
  • Module 2 Vocabulary Activity
  • Module 2 Vocabulario Review A
  • Module 2 Vocabulario Review B
  • Module 2 Gramática Review
  • Module 2 Writing Practice
  • Perspectivas Comprehension Check
  • Module 2 Review
  • Talking About Leisure
  • Module 3 Introduction
  • Introduction to Vocabulario
  • Introduction to Gramática
  • The Future: Ir + a + Infinitive
  • Direct Object Pronouns
  • Indirect and Direct Object Pronouns Together
  • The Passive Voice and Impersonal Subjects
  • More Useful Expressions
  • Perspectivas Introduction: La Música
  • Perspectivas: La Música
  • Perspectivas Summary: La Música
  • Module 3 Summary
  • Course Summary
  • Leisure Vocabulary List
  • Module 3 Vocabulary Activity
  • Module 3 Vocabulario Review A
  • Module 3 Vocabulario Review B
  • Module 3 Gramática Review
  • Module 3 Writing Practice
  • Perspectivas Comprehension Check
  • Module 3 Review

Summary of User Reviews

Learn Spanish vocabulary and cultural experience with this course on Coursera. Students have praised the course as engaging and informative, with an excellent focus on cultural immersion. Many users found the instructor to be knowledgeable and helpful.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course provides an excellent focus on cultural immersion.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and informative course content
  • The instructor is knowledgeable and helpful
  • Provides a good foundation for learning Spanish
  • Great for beginners

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users have reported technical difficulties with the platform
  • The course may not be challenging enough for advanced Spanish speakers
  • Some users have found the pace of the course to be too slow
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
Dr. Robert Blake
University of California, Davis
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