Camilo Macias

Here's a structured and detailed lesson plan for a beginner Spanish class, designed to be engaging and comprehensive:

Lesson Plan: Beginner Spanish
Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to introduce themselves, use basic greetings, and understand simple conversational phrases in Spanish.

Duration:
1 hour

Lesson Outline
1. Warm-Up (10 minutes)
Introduction: Briefly introduce yourself in Spanish and then in English.
Icebreaker Activity: Have students pair up and ask each other simple questions like "What’s your name?" (¿Cómo te llamas?) and "Where are you from?" (¿De dónde eres?).
2. Vocabulary Building (15 minutes)
Greetings and Farewells: Teach common greetings (Hola, Buenos días, Buenas tardes, Buenas noches) and farewells (Adiós, Hasta luego, Nos vemos).
Introduction Phrases: Teach phrases like "My name is…" (Me llamo…), "I am from…" (Soy de…), and "Nice to meet you" (Mucho gusto).
3. Pronunciation Practice (10 minutes)
Phonetics: Introduce the Spanish alphabet and focus on difficult sounds, like the rolling ‘r’ and the ‘ñ’ sound.
Repetition: Have students repeat after you, focusing on correct pronunciation.
4. Interactive Activity (15 minutes)
Role-Playing: In pairs or small groups, students practice a simple dialogue incorporating greetings, introductions, and farewells.
Feedback: Circulate the room, offering corrections and encouraging students.
5. Grammar Basics (10 minutes)
Subject Pronouns: Introduce subject pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/as).
Verb "Ser" (to be): Conjugate the verb "ser" in the present tense and use it in simple sentences.
6. Wrap-Up and Q&A (10 minutes)
Review: Recap the key points of the lesson.
Questions: Open the floor for any questions students might have.
Homework: Assign a short homework activity, such as writing a brief self-introduction in Spanish.