15 Twenty-five Minute Programs
Grade Level(s): 9 -12
Curriculum Area: Foreign Language/Spanish

Designed as a first-year Spanish course, each program contains two basic segments. The introduction teaches vocabulary and structure in context. The second segment features sub-titled documentary sequences exploring three contrasting areas: Santander, with its mountainous Atlantic coastline, bustling, lively Madrid; and Seville, the capital of flamenco. By drawing its language lessons from everyday life, the series teaches students how to communicate in common situations. They learn how to hold a simple personal conversation and also gain insights into the Spanish culture.

Teacher Guide:

Program Descriptions:

1.  ¿Cómo Te Llamas?   (24:18)
Students leam how to say hello and goodbye and vocabulary for female, woman, male, man and boy.

2.  !Mucho Gusto!   (24:14)
Students learn about buying drinks and meeting people and how to introduce themselves and others.

3.  De Compras   (24:27)
This program introduces shopping for food and continues the subject of family and friends.

4.  ¿Dónde?    (24:22)
Students learn about asking where places are, understanding simple directions and telling someone where they live.

5.  De Vacaciones    (24:11)
Students learn how to say they are on holiday, what they think of the place and what languages they speak.

6.  En Coche (24:11)
This Program focuses on directions, ordering snacks and talking about what there is to see.

7.  El Tiempo Es Oro (23:57)
Students learn that time is money, and talk about jobs.

8.  ¿Que Aproveche!  (24:03)
Students learn to order food and drink,

9.  De Tiendas    (24:13)
Una tienda is a shop and de tiandas literally means around the shops or shopping. The program also teaches students how to buy stamps and postcards,

10. Tiempo Libre    (24:20)
Students learn how to say what they like doing and what they are going to do.

11. !Buen Viaje!    (24:18)
This program examines traveling by public transportation: asking about train, bus or plane times, and buying tickets.

12. Cinco Estrellas    (24:33)
This program focuses on booking into hotels and saying a bit more about where you live.

13. Sol y Sombra   (24:20)
Students are taught about the weather and about shopping at the chemist's.

14. Viaje y Vacaciones    (24:34)
Students learn vocabulary about holidays.

15. Haciendo Turismo   (24:20)
Students learn about tourism, and going on visits and buying things.