OSHER 140 - Beginning Conversational Spanish

This course is for students with little or no conversational Spanish skills. Students will learn the basics of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, and develop a cultural awareness about everyday life in the Spanish-speaking world. Whether you are planning a trip to a Spanish speaking country or want to communicate with Spanish-speaking people here at home, this class is just the ticket. This course will focus on development of oral-aural skills through conversations and discussions in a relaxed and congenial atmosphere. This class can be repeated several times to build the confidence and skills needed to move to more advanced classes.