Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

  • 4.6
Approx. 16 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn essential Spanish vocabulary and phrases for meeting and interacting with people with this course. You'll gain confidence in your language skills and be able to communicate effectively with native speakers.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn practical vocabulary and phrases for meeting and interacting with people in Spanish
  • Gain confidence in your language skills
  • Improve your ability to communicate effectively with native Spanish speakers

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

  • Bilingual Customer Service Representative
    • USA: $38,000 - $51,000
    • India: ₹ 3,00,000 - ₹ 5,00,000
    • Spain: €18,000 - €27,000
  • Tour Guide
    • USA: $22,000 - $44,000
    • India: ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 5,00,000
    • Spain: €12,000 - €20,000
  • Bilingual Sales Representative
    • USA: $45,000 - $65,000
    • India: ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 7,00,000
    • Spain: €22,000 - €30,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Master essential Spanish vocabulary and phrases for meeting people
  • Develop confidence in your ability to communicate with native Spanish speakers
  • Expand your cultural understanding of Spanish-speaking countries

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

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

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Self-paced online course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive activities

Similar Courses

  • Spanish for Business and Work
  • Spanish for Healthcare Providers

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Notable People in This Field

  • Javier Muñoz
  • Ana Serrano

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Description

¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and expressions. You will be able to talk about yourself, your family and friends in the present tense, and begin to explore the cultural context of the Spanish-speaking world through a series of videos and interactive activities, including speaking, reading and writing exercises. The adventure begins here, so ¡vámanos!

Outline

  • Module 1: Talking About Family and Friends
  • Course Introduction
  • Module Introduction
  • Introduction to Vocabulario
  • Introduction to Gramática
  • Pronunciation Tips
  • Subject Pronouns
  • Gender and Number Agreement
  • Linking Nouns with Other Expressions
  • The Verb Tener
  • Verbs that End with -AR
  • Numbers 1-10
  • Perspectivas Introduction: La Familia
  • Perspectivas: La Familia
  • Perspectivas Summary: La Familia
  • Module Summary
  • How to be Successful in this Course
  • Family and Friends Vocabulary List
  • Module 1 Vocabulary Activity
  • Typing Spanish Accents and Punctuation
  • Module 1 Vocabulario Review A
  • Module 1 Vocabulario Review B
  • Module 1 Writing Practice
  • Module 1 Gramática Review
  • Perspectivas Comprehension Check
  • Module 1 Review
  • Module 2: Talking About the Body
  • Module Introduction
  • Introduction to Vocabulario
  • Introduction to Gramática
  • The Verb Estar
  • Expressions for Physical Sensations
  • -AR, -ER, -IR Regular Verbs
  • Numbers: 1-100
  • Perspectivas Introduction: El Cuerpo Enfermo
  • Perspectivas: El Cuerpo Enfermo
  • Perspectivas Summary: El Cuerpo Enfermo
  • Module Summary
  • The Body 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 Quiz
  • Module 2 Review
  • Module 3: Talking About Places and Weather
  • Module Introduction
  • Introduction to Vocabulario
  • Introduction to Gramática
  • Ser vs. Estar
  • The Verb Hay
  • –AR, -ER, -IR Stem-changing Verbs
  • Talking About the Weather
  • Expressing Obligations
  • Possessive Adjectives
  • Making Comparisons of Inequality
  • Perspectivas Introduction: La Plaza Central
  • Perspectivas: La Plaza Central
  • Perspectivas Summary: La Plaza Central
  • Module Summary
  • Places and Weather 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 Quiz
  • Module 3 Review
  • Course Peer Review Activity
  • Course Summary

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for the Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People course on Coursera to learn what others think about the program. Users generally had a positive experience with the course, praising its engaging content and helpful instructors. Many users appreciated the focus on practical vocabulary that could be used in real-life situations.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical vocabulary that could be used in real-life situations

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging content
  • Helpful instructors
  • Clear explanations
  • Great for beginners
  • Good pace

Cons from User Reviews

  • Limited scope
  • Not enough advanced content
  • No interaction with other students
  • No feedback on assignments
  • Lack of opportunities for speaking practice
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
Dr. Robert Blake
University of California, Davis
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