* COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH: Emphasize the use of Spanish in authentic communication contexts from the beginning, focusing on practical language use for everyday situations such as greetings, introductions, and simple interactions.
*TASK-BASED LEARNING: Design tasks and activities that require learners to complete meaningful tasks using Spanish, such as role-plays, simulations, and problem-solving exercises related to real-life situations.
* INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES: Incorporate interactive activities such as pair work, group discussions, and games to encourage active participation and engagement among learners, fostering communication and collaboration.
*STRUCTURES INPUT: Provide learners with structured input through presentations, explanations, and guided practice activities to introduce new vocabulary, grammar structures, and language functions in context.
*REPETITION: Reinforce learning through repetition of language items, incorporating regular review sessions and practice exercises to consolidate knowledge and improve retention.
* CULTURAL INTEGRATION: Integrate cultural elements into lessons to enhance learners' understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures, customs, and traditions, fostering cultural awareness and appreciation.
* REAL-WORLD APPLICATION: Create opportunities for learners to apply their language skills
ASSESSMENT:
* Formative Assessments: monitor learners' progress and provide feedback. quizzes, short written assignments, and oral assessments after each unit or topic covered.
* Speaking Assessments: simple conversations, role-plays, or presentations on familiar topics. Assessments could focus on pronunciation, vocabulary use, and ability to communicate basic information.
*Listening Comprehension: listening to short audio clips or dialogues and answering comprehension questions. Focus on their ability to understand basic spoken Spanish in everyday situation.
*Reading Comprehension: short stories,, or emails, and asking comprehension questions.