JoAnn Harris
Spanish I and II
harrisj@
loudoncounty.org

(865)458-4326
Website

Karen Latus
Spanish I and II
latusk@
loudoncounty.org

(865)458-4326
Website

 

SPANISH I (3021) - Introduces the students to written and spoken Spanish. The emphasis of this course is on the drilling of beginning pronunciation and learning of basic vocabulary. Spanish I also gives the student a background in cultural similarities and differences between their lifestyles and those of the people of the Hispanic world. 1 credit

SPANISH II (3022)
- This course is designed to develop and strengthen the skills learned in Spanish I. It also stresses more vocabulary and mastery of the finer points of grammar and the beginning of reading. 1 credit

Favorite Quick Links

La Biblia

Christmas around the world: Pick a country and learn about Christmas traditions there.

Christmas in Mexico

Christmas in Latin America: This one is in Spanish.

Christmas in Latin America

CIA World Factbook: Information on countries throughout the world gathered by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

Currency Converter: Compare money values for the countries you are researching.

Dia de los muertos: Learn about this special day!

E.L. Easton Spanish dictionary web site. Has some great study resources.

Encyclopedia Britannica: Helps you with research for your school assignments

Latin American Network Information Center: The name says it all. Information about a variety of topics pertaining to Latin America.

About Madrid: Good information for the student or visitor.

Madrid City Guide

Mad About Madrid--Good travel information.

Magazine database: Guide to various magazines written in Spanish.

Road Warrior International Survival Guide: A 158-country handbook for the international business traveler.

Search Iberia: Information about the countries of the Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal.

Shopping: Here's a fun web site that helps you build your vocabulary for numerous household items. Note: This is a commercial web site selling items priced in Mexican pesos. This site is presented only so you can practice your reading skills and learn now words. Purchasing products from this site is not encouraged.

Spanish Unlimited Online: Resources that can help you learn Spanish.

El tiempo del mundo: The Weather Channel's Spanish language site. Good way to practice your weather vocabulary.

www.studyspanish.com: an excellent study resource. It even generates practice tests!

Visas: Know before you go! Frequently asked questions about visas to enter other countries.
Extra credit...these web sites are approved for current events submissions on days when such opportunities are announced:
www.knoxnews.com (The Knoxville News-Sentinel)
www.time.com (Time magazine)
www.newsweek.com (Newsweek magazine)
www.usnews.com (US News & World Reports magazine)
www.newyorktimes.com (The New York Times)
www.miamiherald.com (The Miami Herald)
You may request that others be added to the list, but don't use any others without permission.