First Step Español is an introductory course for young students in Spanish. The ten video lessons were designed to motivate as a group of children learn French from their neighbor who has just moved from France. In keeping with guidelines for the teaching of foreign language, this new neighbor only speaks French to the children as he teaches them. Through the use of graphics, music, and fast-paced video segments in addition to the native speaker/children scenarios, words are presented in context. Emphasis is on the "spoken" word rather than the "written" word. Cultural components are added when appropriate.
There are ten lessons in each series. Begin with First Step 101-110, then progress to Next Step 201-210, and then on to Another Step 301-310.
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An introduction to speaking Spanish focusing on greetings and introductions to various people and family members. Vocabulary used in this episode: Good Morning / Buenos Dias Hello / Hola Good Bye /...
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Learn more about using Spanish in the home, including rooms and furniture. Also includes basic number and color vocabulary. Vocabulary used in this episode: Masculine (Feminine) Colors / Los colores...
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Learn more vocabulary words related to food and shopping by using Spanish to speak about groceries. Vocabulary used in this episode: Masculine (Feminine) Colors / Los colores green / verde (verdes)...
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Learn more about using Spanish to speak about parts of the body at the doctor. Vocabulary used in this episode: The Body / El cuerpo mouth / la boca nose / la nariz head / la cabeza face / la cara ear...
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Learn how to use Spanish when you go shopping. Vocabulary used in this episode: pants / el pantalón (los pantalones) shirt(s) / la camisa (las camisas) dress(es) / el vestido (los vestidos) skirt(s) /...
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Learn how to speak about life on a farm in Spanish. Vocabulary used in this episode: animal(s) / el animal (los animales) cat / el gato (los gatos) la gata (las gatas) dog / el perro (los perros) la...
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Learn to use Spanish vocabulary when visiting in a school. Vocabulary used in this episode: school / la escuela crayon(s) / la crayola (las crayolas) glue / la goma paper(s) / el papel (los papeles)...
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Using Spanish around the community. Vocabulary used in this episode: school / la escuela (las escuelas) restaurant / el restaurante (los restaurantes) store / la tienda (las tiendas) cinema / el cine...
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Using Spanish to speak about holidays and celebrations. Vocabulary used in this episode: Monday / el lunes Tuesday / el martes Wednesday / el miércoles Thursday / el jueves Friday / el viernes...
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Learn how to speak about basic birthday and outdoor activities in Spanish. Vocabulary used in this episode: Birthday party / la fiesta de cumpleaños cake, la torta candles / las velas How old are you...