Next, we dove into the world of\u00a0colors<\/strong>. We learned the names of basic colors such as “rojo” (red), “azul” (blue), “verde” (green), “amarillo” (yellow), and “negro” (black). We practiced identifying colors in everyday objects, which helps us connect vocabulary with our surroundings. \ud83c\udf08<\/p>\n Numbers<\/strong> are another essential aspect of Spanish. We learned to count from 0 to 31 and some basic numbers beyond that. Knowing numbers helps us in everyday situations, such as telling time, discussing prices, and talking about dates. 1\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e33\ufe0f\u20e3<\/p>\n Greetings<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0farewells<\/strong> are crucial for communication. We learned how to say “hola” (hello), “adi\u00f3s” (goodbye), “buenos d\u00edas” (good morning), and “buenas noches” (good evening), among many other expressions. We practiced these expressions in short dialogues, which has allowed us to feel more comfortable interacting in Spanish. \ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n Finally, we focused on some\u00a0basic questions<\/strong> that help us start conversations. We learned how to ask “\u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1s?” (How are you?), “\u00bfQu\u00e9 tal?” (What’s up?), and “\u00bfC\u00f3mo te llamas?” (What is your name?). These questions will help us get to know each other better and engage more in our Spanish interactions. \u2753<\/p>\n Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to our language lessons, we have also been celebrating\u00a0Hispanic Heritage Month<\/strong>. This has been a wonderful opportunity to explore the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. We\u2019ve enjoyed discussions, activities, and presentations that highlight influential figures and diverse customs, deepening our understanding and appreciation of the heritage that shapes the Spanish-speaking world. \ud83c\udf0e\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udf35<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In summary, we have covered many important foundations in our Spanish learning journey. I am very proud of the progress my students have made so far. We will continue to practice and explore this wonderful language together.<\/p>\n Until next time or “hasta pronto”, class! \u270c\ufe0f<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hola everyone! Over the past few weeks, we have been focusing on the fundamentals of Spanish, and I\u2019m excited to share a brief update on what we\u2019ve been learning so far. \u2728 We began our course with the\u00a0Spanish alphabet, which consists of 27 letters. Unlike English, Spanish includes the letter “\u00f1.” It’s essential to familiarize […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":104,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rs_blank_template":"","rs_page_bg_color":"","slide_template_v7":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spanish"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.thesummitprep.org\/highschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/sites\/43\/2024\/09\/IMG_1690-2-225x300.jpg\")
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