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Spanish. Why learn Spanish ?. Spanish is one of the world’s most romantic languages. It is the official language of 19 countries It is one of the six official languages spoken in the United Nations 30% of the American population speaks Spanish 27% of the people in New York City are Hispanic - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Spanish is one of the world’s most romantic languages.
It is the official language of 19 countries
It is one of the six official languages spoken in the United Nations
30% of the American population speaks Spanish
27% of the people in New York City are Hispanic
Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world
More Job opportunities
Ease of communication
Involvement in different reunions
World travel would be made easier
el café: the coffee
el hotel: the hotel
el aeropuerto: the airport
el gimnasio: the gym
el carro: the carel restaurante: the restaurant
Many English words are derived from Latin origin.
By learning Spanish, difficult vocabulary words are easier to break down.
Learning Spanish can also lead to a future in French, Italian, Portugues, etc.
Let’s begin to learn Spanish
Music is frequently used in Spanish class. It helps develop listening skills, promotes proper speaking habits, and exposes you to different kinds of cultures.
Music La Cueca - The national dance of Bolivia & Chile Cumbia - The traditional dance from Colombia Flamenco - The traditional Spanish fold dance which
originated in Spain Jarabe Tapaleo - The official Mexican Dance Mambo - Originated in Cuba Tango - Originated in Argentina Merengue - The traditional dance of the Dominican
Republic Salsa - A mix of different spanish countries, such as Cuba,
Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
Spanish exposes you to different dances from exotic countries.
In Spanish, songs like these are heard:
Food and the Culture it BringsWe can learn
about different cultures by observing the foods they eat.
In Spanish classes, many students enjoy bringing in festive dishes from other countries to class.
Spanish Cuisine
Flan FricasseeMashed Plantaiins (Mangu)
PastelistosRice & Beans Quesadilla
List of Spanish Classes Offered at Fieldstone Secondary School
Course Level
Description Subsequent Placement
IA 8th grade students first year of Foreign Language
Level I B/R 9th gradeLevel 2A -9th grade
Spanish I N/S
8th grade students in Native Speaker Level 2 N/S
I B/R 9th grade students in second year of language
Level 2-10th grade
2 9th grade students who passed the proficiency exam (usually students from I X)
Level 3A –10th grade
2N/S 9th grade Native Speakers
3 N/S 10th grade
1R 9th grade students who have never taken a Foreign Language
Level 2 10th grade
1C 9th grade students who failed level IA with very low scoresThis is a terminal courses designed for students to meet state requirements.
**1R in 10th grade (If students want to continue)
What’s the best way to make sure Spanish remains entertaining and enlightening?
I WANT YOU TO TAKE SPANISH!!!
The Spanish 5 Class would like to thank you for your time and your
participation. We hope you do choose
to make the world better by learning another language.
Presentation Provided By:
Alibel Bello
Gabriella Brigandi
Michelle Connolly
Fabiola Delgado
Alexa Fox
Alisha Lopez
Alex Nestle
Cielo Ramirez
Franchesca Sanchez
Veronica Tavarez
Okeli Tuke
Julio Veras
Special Thanks To
Our Beloved Teacher
Mrs. Reina Martinez
World Languages Coordinator
