Fecha

En clase

FYI only. Student Audio CD mp3 is available here.

Fecha para entregar la tarea

Homework in this column has to be turned in.

1. Staple any loose sheets.
2. Put your name on it
3. Label the homework with page number and name of activity.

Course syllabus,

HLRC - ejercicios con Spanish Partner, audio y video, intro to this web page.

Compre el libro de texto y el libro de actividades CAMINOS en la libraría de Creighton.

Lección 8A; Prepare (306 + 308);

entrevistas en grupos, 

Tarea: Prepare to answer the first 10 questions without much hesitation! You need to install Macromedia's Shockwave Player for this program.

Listen to our first MP3-cast, día01 (7.6 Mb; 8 min)

Practice verb conjugation with present tense: Link1,

Send my an email with subject line "SPN201" and your complete email address in the body of the message - but listen to the MP3-cast first.

We will cover TB (309-312); Numbers; Subjunctive intro, preview regular verbs (311-313) at home.

Textbook = TB
Workbook = WB

Start working with the workbook. Always work parallel, e.g. WB (115-117) should be complete before today's class. Stay current with the workbook. The answers are in the back of the book. Check those after you completed the exercises.

Subjunctive intro, preview TB (311-313) at home.

Review your knowledge on numbers here (10-15 min.): This is Shockwave with Audio, so wait until it's downloaded.

Practice body parts (scroll down to 'El Cuerpo') [nothing to turn it, just review it]. More vocab (voluntary).

Log into Caminos on Blackboard a watch all previous Video episodes up to chapter 7b. This is also a good review for those of you who already watched it last semester in SPN102.

TB (314-317) To get the most out of today's fast paced session, pretend that TB (316-317) A, B, C and D are "take home quizzes", which we will prepare in class. If you spend "thinking time" at home, then you get feedback of your knowledge in class;
For general knowledge, review (review numbers first here(added at 9:30 pm): then ==> Numbers;

FYI: Subjunctive exercises:
1.links to more exercises (María Mena) scroll to bottom of page.
2. Spanish Verb Conjugation Trainer - Subjunctive
3. Spanish Partner Online (PLU) - scroll down to 'Subjunctive'. Work sequentially from top to as far down as needed for 8A.
4. Sp.FlashCards Subjunctive is at bottom of page, e.g. 'Wanting and Wishing' etc.

No olviden trabajar en su libro de trabajo (Activities Manual) cada día.

Ahora hay materiales suplementarios en Blackboard (added at 8 pm)

TB (317 wrap up); TB (320-323) please preview at home; Lectura TB (327-330);

Guía para examen;

Time permitting: El Parkour video (Windows Media Video) y texto (check it out before class). TAREA: If you were the parents of one of them, what wishes, fears etc. would you tell him? (subjunctive mood)

1. TB (322) Do Actividad A and B as preparation for class.

2. Lectura TB (327-330) This vocabulary will help you in the Prueba.

Not sure about a verb conjugation?
Try 'Verbix.com'

Please make sure you know how to find and submit the correct ACE Practice Tests by Monday: Más práctica and 2 videopruebas (I and II) are due. You need Quicktime to watch the Videopruebas.

Remember to go to our SPN 102 Blackboard class and listen to the audio.

Prueba 1 (Lección 8A)

AFTER the exam, time to practice numbers:

Starting Monday afternoon, please continue studying with 8B- El mercado TB(331-332). Here is a more current 'Tasa de cambio' (x-rates) or local backup.

Programa 1 y programa 2 para aprender los números.

Not sure about a verb conjugation?
Try 'Verbix.com'

(local backup 20 de enero de 2006)

D U E T O D A Y ! If you are very busy on Sunday, then complete these assignments earlier.

1. Workbook 8A (115-122) & Lab Manual 8A (213-214) due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Tests by Monday: Más práctica and 2 videopruebas (I and II) are due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

TB (336) B

FYI: detailed explanation on subjunctive in noun-clauses (what we are learning right now)

Turn in Video Worksheet 8a, which you received on 1-25 (Wed.) in class.

Turn in handout on subjunctive or indicative (received on 1-25 (Wed.) in class.

TB (338-341); definite article;

Videos in which you find use of the definite article: video_1, video_2,

FYI: Watch 8 min. tutorial on present subjunctive (nonn-clauses) beta version: WMV format;

Be prepared to answer FAST in class to questions 11-20 (Shockwave).
¡ La práctica hace al maestro!

BKNelson (Colby.edu) interactive exercises with feedback. Excellent practice for subjunctive vs. indicative. ¡La práctica hace al maestro!

(8 min. tutorial on Subjunctive) 

TB (344-346); Repaso de la lección 8B.

¡Ojalá que llueva café!
1. Listen to song, 2. Make a list of all subjunctive forms in this song, 3. Write the infinitives next to them.

Remember to go to our SPN 102 Blackboard class and listen to the audio.

Prepare TB (341) A.

Link posted by request for practicing grammar: BKNelson

¡Ojalá que llueva café!
1. Listen to song, 2. Make a list of all subjunctive forms in this song, 3. Write the infinitives next to them.

TB (346) B, [Verdadero / Falso] Submit your homework via email, subject line 'spn201'.

Please have all ACE Practice Tests done before the Prueba

Prueba 2 (Lección 8B)

Pregunta: ¿Cuánta gente vive in Canadá y México?
Repuesta: Población en
Canadá y México.

1. Workbook 8B (123-127) & Lab Manual 8A (215-216) & Video Worksheet 8b, due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección B; Más práctica, Videoprueba III and IV y Repaso for this chapter. Submit the results via email before the Prueba.

Lección 9A, La cocina sana; TB (350-353).

Videos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,

FYI only: RSS Podcast feed created

TB (353) A. Write out on sheet of paper and underline the verb.
TB (351) B. Make a list of foods and drink you had yesterday - at least 6 items.

TB (354-357)

FMI (for my information) If you have an iPod or other PDA/MP3 or MP4 player/ or WMV on your portable, please try to subscribe to my RSS feed and let me know if it works. Computer users - please read the info on the RSS feed and try a Podcatcher program. Muchas gracias.

Viernes,
10 de
febrero

TB (357-361)

Listen to YOUR sentences from Wednesday!
 

Mapa de Saltillo, México.

Cocina méxicana/
Pozole (historia)

Preview tú-commands (TB 358-360)

TB (360) C. Write on sheet of paper and underline the verb.

Video: What is this law about? At what age is it legally permitted to smoke in Spain? What size of restaurants are affected? Is smoking allowed at work? Is tobacco advertisement permitted? Take notes - en español si puedes- on paper.

Listen to YOUR sentences from today!

Today we meet in the HLRC; Repaso; Canción_4; Spanish Partner;

Vtrain homepage; Also see large collection of available training files here; I prepared several Spanish VOK files for Vtrain here, so you can get started at home.

Canción_4 (3.6 MB download - Shockwave) and print the worksheet (or use class handout) 'go to web pages' ==> Link 1.

A 5 Min. Vtrain Tutorial (WMV); Better quality (WMV 1mbps); Look at some screenshots.

Prueba 3 (Lección 9A)

Practice tú-commands and pronouns with audio and feedback(scroll down Los Mandatos Informales);

1. Workbook 9A (129-135) & Lab Manual 9A (217-218) Video Worksheet 9a (added 2-17 at noon), due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección A; Más práctica,videoprueba I and II. Submit the results via email on time.
 

TB(371-374); Photostory link is fixed (see Monday).

Worksheet TB(371) RTF; 22preguntas RTF;

FYI only: one of a few good sites for international online TV stations: Spain.

Added TV & Radio page for Langlab

TB(379-381)

Repaso; TB(382-383) Videodrama;

1. Workbook 9B (136-142) & Lab Manual 9B (219-220) Video Worksheet 9b, due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección B; Más práctica, Videoprueba III and IV y Repaso for this chapter. Submit the results via email on time.

Descanso

Descanso

primavera

TB(388-391);

VTrain files expanded to include conjunctions (incl. page 399 + 372). ¡Viva el subjuntivo!

Read more on Conjunctions.

Be ready to answer these questions with some detail without too much hesitation!

1. ¿Cómo pasaste el descanso de primavera?
2. ¿Qué has hecho el lunes, martes, ... la semana pasada?

Please review those parts of the subjunctive that we have covered so far. No written homework to turn in.

Like to practice the pronunciation of the 'r' like in -ra, -ras,-ra,-ramos,-rais,-ran or Flor? Watch this and repeat (WMV)

Lean el chat con una estudiante de España.

Check Blackboard for Study Guide and other resources.

TB(401-404); Repaso; Videodrama;

Review of PPT presentation in Flash format (Flash 7 plugin required)

Prueba 4 (Lección 10A)

TB(431-433); Canción;

Check out the updated VTrain page. This link was added very late tonight and is not "homework" for Wed.

Turn in worksheet of 'canción'; TB(432) A, write out all sentences, underline the verb.

TB(435-437)

This request is added very late, so it's not mandatory :-)
Take this 1 minute survey, then see the results. (11 a.m.)

Página 436

TB(440); Repaso; Videodrama; Record your voices; Discuss picture on page 440.

Página 437 (RTF)

Prepara DOS oraciones escritas en papel con la forma del futuro (ve pág.431) y practica decirlas en voz alta.

Practice online, read the explanations and scroll down for interactive exercises.

1. Workbook 11A (159-164) & Lab Manual 11A (227-230) Video Worksheet 11A, due before the Prueba. No exceptions.

2. ACE Practice Test Lección A; Más práctica,videoprueba I and II. Submit the results via email on time.

TB(442-445);

Descanso para celebrar Pascua. ¡Felices Pascuas!

TB(448-451); evaluations, administrative organization

Viernes,
21 de
abril

TB(454-456); Green below is voluntary.

Canción 3 y otra información cultural sobre el tema de la violencia doméstica en España.

3.
información para SPN 102

Mujeres en Cifras (Ministerio de Trabajo y Asuntos Sociales)

local link of Terra (from 2004; website disappeared 2005)

Green below is voluntary.

1.Download worksheet (RTF), then listen to Canción 3 (2.7 Mb, wait until completely downloaded!) and fill in the blanks.
2.Official Bebe website with Video (ver el video) of Malo.

5. Victor Manuel, El club de las mujeres muertas VIDEO (El País)

4.Telediario: New law to protect women [25 de junio de 2004] (Quicktime6+, 5Mb); or Windows Media Player format

1. Please send your Powerpoint presentations to me asap, but not later than Saturday afternoon.

2. IMPORTANT (free with XP) TECH LINKS for presentation on Wednesday.
1a Download Photostory 3
1b Photostory 3 Tutorial
2a Download Producer
2b Producer Tutorial
(want to explore full video with Movie Maker 2? Explore here)

3. Check the huge link collection listed for week 17. These are study links for the final.

Finish 11 B today.

Repaso Capítulos 8-11; Verb tables TB(484-498);

Homework moved to Friday, so you can focus on your presentation.

Hoy no hay clase. Si tiene ganas, visite las presentaciones de los famosos 'eFellows'.

Study practice for final:
(Selected links taken from this page (Maria Mena)).

(moved from Monday)

1. Workbook 11 B (159-164) & Lab Manual 11 B (227-230) Video Worksheet 11b due today!

2. ACE Practice Test Lección B; Más práctica, Videoprueba III and IV y Repaso for this chapter. Submit the results via email on time.

Please download and print this worksheet, then listen to the song and fill in the blanks.

Turn in worksheet for Canción 1

Español 201
(Chapters 8-11)
Friday, May 5th
at 8 a.m. in our regular classroom

Spanish Live TV & Radio: look for 'en directo' on left side.
RNE en Directo (yellow left)
TVE en Directo (blue on left)

FYI: Authentic Spanish dialogues for On-Campus users.

2 CDs with Top 100 songs, los números uno, Cadena 100
Practice (no feedback) subjuntivo;