Spanish I is year-long course, which is an introduction to the Spanish language and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. The student will receive a solid foundation in the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing through various classroom activities, projects and regular out-of-class preparation. Subject matter will deal with everyday topics such as self, family, home, school, leisure time activities, etc. Much of the class will be conducted in Spanish to promote the use and understanding of the language from the very beginning of study.