Eden Prairie Community Education

This course provides a fun, engaging introduction to Spanish. Learn basic sentence construction, verbs, pronunciation, and useful travel phrases and tips for Spanish-speaking countries. Participants will enjoy practicing together, sharing common interests, and gaining practical language skills for an enjoyable experience. These are the key instructional objectives based on the course description: 1. Basic Sentence Construction: Students will learn to form simple sentences and phrases in Spanish. 2. Verb Usage: Students will understand and use essential verbs in basic conversations. Some differences between Spanish and English verbs. 3. Pronunciation: Students will practice and improve their Spanish pronunciation for better communication. 4. Vocabulary: Students will acquire some basic and useful vocabulary. 5. Cultural Insight: Students will gain cultural knowledge by discussing travel experiences and common interests with fellow participants as well as learning the peculiarities of different Spanish speaking countries. 6. Practical Application: Students will practice conversational Spanish in a fun and engaging environment. The instruction format includes a combination of instructor-led lessons, group discussions, and interactive practice. Students will engage in guided conversations, pronunciation exercises, and group activities to reinforce learning in a fun and supportive environment. **This class is recommended for Seniors who are 55+, but anyone 18+ is welcome to sign up!

Participants should have attended Spanish for Beginners: 1 with Jorge and/or have some prior knowledge of the Spanish language. The program builds on what we covered in Level 1, adding new verbs, vocabulary, and an introduction to the past tense for verbs. The instructor will adjust and modify the course according to the needs of his students. Class Overview: Objective: To build upon foundational Spanish knowledge, enabling students to confidently engage in conversations, understand basic grammatical structures, and gain cultural insights into Spanish-speaking countries. Course Content 1. Grammar Expansion of regular and irregular verb conjugations in the present tense (ir, tener, hacer, querer, venir). Introduction to the preterite tense for expressing past actions, including both regular and common irregular verbs (fui, hice, quise, tuve). Reflexive verbs for describing daily routines and self-directed actions (levantarse, ducharse, llamarse). Use of subject pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros, etc.) and object pronouns (me, te, lo/la, nos, les). Possessive adjectives and pronouns (mi, tu, su, nuestro, mío, tuyo, suyo). Building complex sentences with conjunctions (porque, pero, aunque, entonces, así que). 2. Vocabulary Thematic vocabulary covering: Daily routines and activities. Food and dining. Travel and directions. Shopping and common items. Family and relationships. Expansion of question words (qué, cómo, cuándo, cuánto, quién). 3. Communication Skills Practical conversational scenarios: Ordering food in a restaurant. Asking for and giving directions. Describing daily routines and past experiences. Emphasis on pronunciation and fluency. Strategies for asking questions and providing explanations. 4. Cultural Insights Introduction to traditions, holidays, and daily life in Spanish-speaking countries. Use of idiomatic expressions for everyday communication (tener hambre, estar en las nubes). The instruction format includes a combination of instructor-led lessons, group discussions, and interactive practice. Students will engage in guided conversations, pronunciation exercises, and group activities to reinforce learning in a fun and supportive environment. Although this class is for recommended for Seniors who are 55+ who have completed Spanish for Beginners: 1 or has prior knowledge of Spanish, if you are 18+ and are interested in the class, please contact to Choua Lee at clee@edenpr.org.

KinderCamp for Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion: Calling all soon-to-be Kindergarten Eagles! Get ready to spread your wings and soar to a confident start in Kindergarten! Welcome to KinderCamp, where students embark on a thrilling adventure to unlock the secrets of a "typical" Kindergarten day and embrace what it truly means to be part of the vibrant Eden Prairie Eagle family, right at your elementary school. Led by our passionate team of Eden Prairie Schools teachers, KinderCamp isn't just any ordinary program – it's a whirlwind of fun-packed activities designed to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and build the confidence needed to kick off the school year! From interactive storytelling to hands-on learning adventures, KinderCamp is a chance to dive into the wonders of Kindergarten life and discover the endless possibilities that await. At KinderCamp, it's not just about the lessons inside the classroom – it's about forming connections that last a lifetime. Students will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the amazing faces that make our school community inspire others, from friendly staff members to future classmates! And here's the best part – while KinderCamp is bursting with excitement, it's also a safe space where every student can spread their wings and explore at their own pace. Need transportation for your student? Eden Prairie residents who register for KinderCamp by August 1 receive busing! Join us at KinderCamp and let the adventure begin – because here, every day is a chance to inspire others, dream, and become the incredible Kindergarten Eagle you were always meant to be! Please register your students for ONE KinderCamp session!