Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to introduce yourself in Spanish, count from 1 to 20, and have a basic understanding of Spanish culture.

Materials and Prep

• Pen and paper
• Access to a Spanish-English dictionary or online translation tool
• Optional: Spanish language learning app or website

No prior knowledge of Spanish is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Activity 1: Introduce Yourself in Spanish

Write down a short self-introduction in English, and then translate it into Spanish using a dictionary or online tool. Practice saying it out loud until you feel comfortable.

• Activity 2: Counting in Spanish

Practice counting from 1 to 20 in Spanish. Write down the numbers and their corresponding Spanish words. Repeat them out loud to improve pronunciation.

• Activity 3: Spanish Culture Research

Choose a topic related to Spanish culture that interests you, such as food, music, or holidays. Research and write a short paragraph about it in English. Then, try to find the Spanish translation for key words or phrases related to your chosen topic.

Talking Points

• Introducing Yourself: "Hola, me llamo [Your Name]. Soy de [Your City]. Tengo [Your Age] años. Me gusta [Your Hobbies or Interests]."
• Counting in Spanish: "Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez, once, doce, trece, catorce, quince, dieciséis, diecisiete, dieciocho, diecinueve, veinte."
• Spanish Culture Research: "For my Spanish culture research, I chose [Your Chosen Topic]. In Spanish, [key word/phrase translation] means [translation]. This is important because [explain significance]."