Beginning Spanish 4Program Schedule: March 27- May 15This class will meet weekly from 11 a.m. - noon on Fridays. Recommended Ages: 6th-12th grades Cost: $105 (Members), $140 (Nonmembers)Beginning Spanish 4 continues the journey from Beginning Spanish 3, using communicative methods such as Total Physical Response and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling. Students are encouraged to try their best and progress at their own pace, understanding that mistakes are a natural and necessary part of language development.Attendees can expect to learn:Communication: We will further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. The teacher will speak primarily in Spanish, and students will be encouraged to use Spanish at their own level throughout class.Vocabulary: The focus will be on acquiring more high-frequency Spanish words and phrases, expanding on what was learned in Beginning Spanish 3. Movement: Students will continue using movement to reinforce vocabulary through Total Physical Response.Grammar: Students will strengthen and expand their understanding of Spanish grammar, building on concepts learned in previous courses.Storytelling: The class will continue collaborating to create and act out original stories in Spanish using Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling.Reading: As fluency grows, students may be asked to read in Spanish at home to reinforce class learning.Meet the program instructor: Kate Swartley Kate Swartley has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Goshen College and a Master's Degree in Spanish from Bowling Green State University. She taught Spanish for seven years at five different universities (BGSU, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Bluffton (OH) University, Hesston College and Bethel College) and community classes for adults. She has worked as an ESL teaching assistant at the elementary school level and a social worker at the middle school and preschool levels. She has studied and lived abroad in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Spain and Japan. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are agreeing to our participant release, participant policies, and social contract.Sign in or register today to become a member of Learning Lab Wichita and receive discounted program and event opportunities!
Beginning Spanish 4
Program Schedule: March 27- May 15
This class will meet weekly from 11 a.m. - noon on Fridays.
Recommended Ages: 6th-12th grades
Cost: $105 (Members), $140 (Nonmembers)
Beginning Spanish 4 continues the journey from Beginning Spanish 3, using communicative methods such as Total Physical Response and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling. Students are encouraged to try their best and progress at their own pace, understanding that mistakes are a natural and necessary part of language development.
Attendees can expect to learn:
- Communication: We will further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. The teacher will speak primarily in Spanish, and students will be encouraged to use Spanish at their own level throughout class.
- Vocabulary: The focus will be on acquiring more high-frequency Spanish words and phrases, expanding on what was learned in Beginning Spanish 3.
- Movement: Students will continue using movement to reinforce vocabulary through Total Physical Response.
- Grammar: Students will strengthen and expand their understanding of Spanish grammar, building on concepts learned in previous courses.
- Storytelling: The class will continue collaborating to create and act out original stories in Spanish using Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling.
- Reading: As fluency grows, students may be asked to read in Spanish at home to reinforce class learning.
Meet the program instructor: Kate Swartley
Kate Swartley has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Goshen College and a Master's Degree in Spanish from Bowling Green State University. She taught Spanish for seven years at five different universities (BGSU, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Bluffton (OH) University, Hesston College and Bethel College) and community classes for adults. She has worked as an ESL teaching assistant at the elementary school level and a social worker at the middle school and preschool levels. She has studied and lived abroad in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Spain and Japan.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are agreeing to our participant release, participant policies, and social contract.
Sign in or register today to become a member of Learning Lab Wichita and receive discounted program and event opportunities!