About - Clase De Español 1 for Seattle Christian Homeschool
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Hi My name is Rigo Tovilla. I am a native Spanish speaker that was born in Mexico City, Mexico. I moved to Los Angeles at the age of 5. I grew up speaking Spanish at home with my parents and extended family. I loved Spanish so much I took it as my foreign language requirement in high school. who am I kidding? I took it because it was easy
Hi My name is Rigo Tovilla. I am a native Spanish speaker that was born in Mexico City, Mexico. I moved to Los Angeles at the age of 5. I grew up speaking Spanish at home with my parents and extended family. I loved Spanish so much I took it as my foreign language requirement in high school. who am I kidding? I took it because it was easy for me. Sorry Mrs. Mendoza! But thank you Mrs. Mendoza! Inspired by my high school Spanish teacher, (you guessed it, Mrs. Mendoza) I took some college level Spanish classes after high school as I wanted to be a high school Spanish teacher as well, I would try to be as cool as her! I took a few Spanish Literature Classes, and yes, some more Spanish grammar.
Life happened and I changed my career trajectory. Over the years though, God has allowed me to fulfill the desire to teach, and now specifically it comes full circle where God is allowing me to be your Spanish teacher for this coming 2024-2025 school year!
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This page will hold documents and files related to the class. I plan to post videos and audio files for the pronunciation of the Monthly Challenge Phrases. If possible I plan to record some helps related to the class, if not the recorded class itself. I will put links to the books, curriculum, and other material or YouTube videos that can
This page will hold documents and files related to the class. I plan to post videos and audio files for the pronunciation of the Monthly Challenge Phrases. If possible I plan to record some helps related to the class, if not the recorded class itself. I will put links to the books, curriculum, and other material or YouTube videos that can be helpful. Your parents will be responsible to check that there aren't any inappropriate commercials on your access channel (Parents, please turn on any kind of child safety, commercials are linked and tailored to the account that opens the video. Come back through the weeks for new added material.
Why am I doing this?
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Why am I doing this?
I failed to better teach my kids to speak Spanish. This is my way of making up for that!
Guac with me on this Spanish journey and let's Taco-'bout it!
Clase de Español - SCHC
Spanish 1 Class - Syllabus
Plan de Estudio - Español 1
(Spanish 1 – Syllabus)
Información de Contacto(Contact Information)
· Mi nombre es (My name is): Rigoberto Tovilla Fuentes Jr.
· Mi sitio web es (My website is): https://Tovilla.Life/español-1
Calificación (Grading)
· Participación (Participation) – 25%
o Class participation
o Mid-week check-in prior to class
o Call with questions.
o Hour Help (Optional)
· Tareas y Proyectos de Clase (Homework and Class Projects) – 25%
o Weekly Chapter Reading and Workbook prior to class
o Monthly Challenge – The student will have a challenge to complete each month
· Exámenes y Pruebas (Test and Quizzes) 20%
o There will be a test every 2-3 weeks
o There will be pop-quizzes at random
· Examen Final Escrito (Written Final Exam) – 20%
· Examen Final Oral (Oral Final Exam) – 10%
o The Student Showcase will be the Oral Final Exam. Participating will not be forced but will affect the overall grade in the class.
Lo Que Ocupas (What You Need)
· Biblia (Bible): Traducción (translation) – La Biblia de las Américas
· Libro (Book): Complete Spanish: Step-By-Step, Premium Second Edition by Barbara Bregstein (McGraw-Hill)
· Diccionario de Ingles a Español (Spanish to English Dictionary)
· Libro Opcional (Optional Book): Basic Spanish: Total Language Study Program, Premium Third Edition by Dorothy Richmond (McGraw-Hill)
· Aplicación Opcional (Optional App): Duolingo
· Libro Opcional (Optional Book): El leon, la bruja y el ropero (The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Spanish Edition) por (by) C. S. Lewis.
· Útiles de Clase (School Supplies): Paper & Binder/Notebook & Binder
o Pencils and Pens will be provided in class and to take home.
o They will be required to have every Friday.
Currículo (Curriculum)
· We will be studying Spanish, as a foreign language, as a tool for evangelism, and as a way to learn about other cultures that have been influential in the US, and our local communities. There will be approximately 1-1.5 hours of homework daily.
· To learn Conversational Spanish with a framework of Spanish grammar rules and spelling.
· By emphasizing conversational practice through vocabulary list, workbook practice, but most importantly class discussions and Monthly Challenges.
· Every week I will be spending time in class going over workbook lessons in a relaxed conversational atmosphere. I will have the kids repeat things back often. We will also be having conversations with a Christian emphasis, such as “How to Present the Gospel”.
· Speaking English will be acceptable but there must be an effort to speak Spanish or use Spanish words as much as possible.
· I will make myself available during the week, throughout the day for quick questions and weekly check-ins, and during the evening for up to an hour per student. The hour must be scheduled in advance. No more than once a week for the hour window. Calls throughout the day can be as many as needed.
· If I don’t know the answer, I will find it out and get back to you!
· My goal is for everyone in the class to be able to order tacos (speaking Spanish only) by the end of the first semester… and hold a basic conversation in Spanish by the end of the year.
Agenda Semanal de la Clase (Weekly Class Schedule)
· Septiembre 13 (September 13th) – Introduction
o Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Contents, Preface, Guide to Pronunciation, The Alphabet, Greetings and Salutations (In class reading)
o September Challenge: Say “Hola Mi Nombre Es_______.” to someone, and explain that you are learning Spanish.
· Septiembre 20 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 1
o Conversation: What is the Gospel?
· Septiembre 27 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 2
o Conversation: Philippians 4:13
o Challenge Due
· Octubre 4 (October 4th) – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 3 & 4
o Conversation: Evangelism 101 – Basic Intro
o October Challenge: Tell some one at church “Buenos dias (buenas tardes/buenas noches) hermano/a ___________, Dios te bendiga!”, and explain that you are learning Spanish.
· Octubre 11 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 5
o Conversation: John 3:16
· Octubre 18 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 6
o Mexico, Latin America, the Carribean, and Spain
· Octubre 25 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 7
o Conversation: John 11:35
o Challenge Due
· Noviembre 1 (November 1st) – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 8
o Conversation: Narnia
o November Challenge: Tell 3 people in your life, “Estoy agradecido/a por ti en mi vida! Feliz Dia de Acción de Gracia.”
· Noviembre 8 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 9
o Conversation: Genesis 1:1
· Noviembre 15 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 10
o Conversation: Superheroes
· Noviembre 22 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 11
o Conversation: Matthew 4:4
o Challenge Due
· Noviembre 29 – Vacaciones de Acción De Gracia: No Hay Clase (Thanksgiving Break: There’s No Class)
o November Challenge Due Date Extension (If Needed)
· Diciembre 6 (December 6th) – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 12
o Conversation: How to order tacos
o December Challenge Optional - Watch a Holiday Movie in Spanish (Optional: with English Subtitles)
· Diciembre 13 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 13
o Conversation: Isaiah 9:6
· Diciembre 20 – Vacaciones de Navidad: No Hay Clase (Christmas Break: There’s No Class)
· Diciembre 27 – Vacaciones de Navidad: No Hay Clase (Christmas Break: There’s No Class)
o Optional Challenge Due
· Enero 3 (January 3rd) – Vacaciones de Navidad: No Hay Clase (Christmas Break: There’s No Class)
o January Challenge: Say “Feliz Año Nuevo!” to 5 spanish speakers.
· Enero 10 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 14
o Conversation: Happy New Year
· Enero 17 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 15
o Conversation: Psalm 8:3-4
· Enero 24 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 16
o Conversation: Favorite Book
· Enero 31 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 17
o Conversation: Joshua 1:9
o Challenge Due
· Febrero 7 (February 7th) – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 18
o Conversation: Valentines Day
o February Challenge: Create a Spanish introduction to meeting a stranger.
· Febrero 14 – Vacaciones de Medio-Invierno: No Hay Clase (Mid-Winter Break: There’s No Class)
· Febrero 21 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 19
o Conversation: 1 Timothy 4:12
· Febrero 28 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 20
o Conversation: Amazing Grace
o Challenge Due: Discuss in class
· Marzo 7 (March 7th) – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 21
o Conversation: Daniel 1:19, 2:26, 2:49
o March Challenge: Start a conversation with someone in Spanish
§ Use your written/memorized intro to start it.
· Marzo 14 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 22
o Conversation: Jobs
· Marzo 21 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 23
o Conversation: Ephesians 2:8
· Marzo 28 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 24
o Conversation: April Fools
o Challenge Due
· Abril 4 (April 4th) – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 25
o Conversation: Ecclesiastes 12:8
o April Challenge: Visit a Spanish speaking church
· Abril 11 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 26
o Conversation: 1 John 1:9
· Abril 18 – Dia Festivo “Viernes Santo” (Holy Friday): No Hay Clase (Holiday “Good Friday”: There’s No Class)
· Abril 25 – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 27 & 28
o Conversation: Spanish Slang
o Challenge Due
· Mayo 2 (May 2nd) – Complete Spanish (Español Completo) – Chapter (Capitulo) 29 & 30
o Conversation: What did you learn?
o May Challenge: Memorize your favorite Bible verse in Spanish
o May Challenge #2: Give me your taco order in Spanish
· Mayo 9 – Examen Final Escrito (Written Final Exam)
· Mayo 16 – Tacos!
o Challenge #2 Due
· Mayo 19 – Examen Final Oral (Oral Final Exam) – Student Showcase (Espectáculo Estudiantil)
o Challenge Due: Share your favorite Spanish verse in Spanish
I look forward to meeting and getting to know every one of you!